Advanced Techniques for Chemical and Mechanical Machining of Beryllium

This paper presents advanced methods, procedures, and techniques for the chemical and mechanical machining of beryllium based on the writer’s personal experience and information he has accumulated from the Beryllium Industries’ fabrication experience. Machining techniques included are chemical milling, electrochemical milling, electrical discharge machining, milling, drilling, turning, tapping, grinding, band sawing, and burring.