EDM
Posted by
Richard <phrh@w...
on 2002-12-12 16:16:36 UTC
Back in the 1950's I did some mil spec testing to qualify electrical
components for possible use in aircraft. Some tests were done at an
atmospheric pressure equivalent to 55,000 feet altitude. Sparking
across insulating gaps took place at lower voltage levels and longer
insulating paths were needed to counter this.
My question: Would there be any good benefit if the EDM work-
electrode system were placed in a lowered pressure environment? Could
we see lower voltage discharges and faster cutting? Would it be worth
the effort? Richard
components for possible use in aircraft. Some tests were done at an
atmospheric pressure equivalent to 55,000 feet altitude. Sparking
across insulating gaps took place at lower voltage levels and longer
insulating paths were needed to counter this.
My question: Would there be any good benefit if the EDM work-
electrode system were placed in a lowered pressure environment? Could
we see lower voltage discharges and faster cutting? Would it be worth
the effort? Richard