AGMA 14FTM01

Molecular decomposition process (MDP) is an anodic dissolutionprocess (electrochemical) whereby the work piece is the anode andthe grinding wheel is the cathode. Specific controls of electrical,mechanical and chemical actions are applied to enable the MDPsystem to remove stock without mechanical or thermal deformation.This process enables stock removal rates in sample materials suchas nickel and titanium alloys to occur at rates more aggressivelythan conventional creep-feed grinding. Migrating the system toemploy super-abrasives greatly increases the rate of stock removal.The anodic process implemented permits the perishable wheelgeometry to be preserved which equates to longer perishable lifeand dimensional stability, which enables longer production runswith consistent dimensional results. MDP has proven to produce gearinvolute geometries from “as supplied” blanks with minimal stockfor finishing. Roughing and finishing of forms in full hardened4140 tool steel yielding an MDP produced product with surfaces toless than 1 Ra µin while maintaining dimensional stability toachieve a 1.67 CPK. The MDP system removes large or small amountsof stock while providing a safe work environment for operators andthe environment.

Edition:

14

Published:

10/01/2014

Number of Pages:

11

File Size:

1 file , 2 MB