Abstract
Machining with electrochemical discharges is an unconventional machining technology able to machine several electrically non-conductive material like glass and ceramics. The improvement of machining efficiency of the process continues to be a major challenge for researchers. Electrochemical Discharge Machining has its own problem too. Till date, majority of the researchers have used stationary tool only, but the performance of such tool has been reported to be poor. In present work, Electrochemical Discharge Machining has been conducted on indigenously developed set-up, using various tool kinematics such as rotary, vibratory and vibro-rotary, with a view to enhance process performance. Comparison of stationary, rotary, vibratory and vibro-rotary tool have been done in respect of material removal rate. The Electrochemical Discharge process is influenced by various process parameters such as applied voltage, duty factor, current pulse on time and electrolyte concentration, etc. Electrochemical Discharge Machining of glass under varying process parameters has been reported.