Comparative study of the influence of tool diameter on axial tool wear, cavity formation, and surface integrity in electro discharge drilling of Ti–6Al–4V
Published online on July 29, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Ahead of Print.
Electro discharge drilling (EDD) is widely used for producing deep, high-aspect-ratio holes in difficult-to-machine materials such as Ti-6Al-4V. However, excessive tool wear, limited cavity depth, and poor surface integrity remain major challenges, ...
Electro discharge drilling (EDD) is widely used for producing deep, high-aspect-ratio holes in difficult-to-machine materials such as Ti-6Al-4V. However, excessive tool wear, limited cavity depth, and poor surface integrity remain major challenges, ...