Method for electrochemical machining of complex internal additively manufactured surfaces

    公开(公告)号:US10413983B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-17

    申请号:US15785892

    申请日:2017-10-17

    Abstract: An electrochemical machining system comprises a component having a passage, the passage has an opening and an internal surface formed along the passage, a conductive wire has insulation covering portions of the conductive wire forming gaps having exposed wire; the conductive wire is inserted in the passage; a power source is coupled to the component and the conductive wire forms an electrical circuit, wherein the component comprises an anode and the conductive wire comprises a cathode; and an electrolyte within the passage contacting the internal surface and the exposed wire, wherein the electrolyte comprises a charge-carrying liquid configured to complete the electrical circuit between the cathode and anode.

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