Gap between Tool and Work Surface Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Work Piece Density*Feed Speed)
h = ηe*Vs*e/(re*ρ*Vf)
This formula uses 7 Variables
Variables Used
Gap Between Tool and Work Surface - (Measured in Meter) - The Gap between Tool and Work Surface is the stretch of the distance between Tool and Work Surface during Electrochemical Machining.
Current Efficiency in Decimal - Current Efficiency in Decimal is the ratio of the actual mass of a substance liberated from an electrolyte by the passage of current to the theoretical mass liberated according to Faraday's law.
Supply Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Supply Voltage is the voltage required to charge a given device within a given time.
Electrochemical Equivalent - (Measured in Kilogram Per Coulomb) - The Electrochemical Equivalent is the mass of a substance produced at the electrode during electrolysis by one coulomb of charge.
Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte - (Measured in Ohm Meter) - Specific Resistance of the electrolyte is the measure of how strongly it opposes the flow of current through them.
Work Piece Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - The Work Piece Density is the mass per unit volume ratio of the material of workpiece.
Feed Speed - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Feed Speed is the Feed given against a workpiece per unit time.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Current Efficiency in Decimal: 0.9009 --> No Conversion Required
Supply Voltage: 9.869 Volt --> 9.869 Volt No Conversion Required
Electrochemical Equivalent: 2.894E-07 Kilogram Per Coulomb --> 2.894E-07 Kilogram Per Coulomb No Conversion Required
Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte: 3 Ohm Centimeter --> 0.03 Ohm Meter (Check conversion here)
Work Piece Density: 6861.065 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 6861.065 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Feed Speed: 0.05 Millimeter per Second --> 5E-05 Meter per Second (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
h = ηe*Vs*e/(re*ρ*Vf) --> 0.9009*9.869*2.894E-07/(0.03*6861.065*5E-05)
Evaluating ... ...
h = 0.00025001465707729
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.00025001465707729 Meter -->0.25001465707729 Millimeter (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
0.25001465707729 0.250015 Millimeter <-- Gap Between Tool and Work Surface
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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15 ECM (Electrochemical Machining) Calculators

Specific Resistivity of Electrolyte given Gap between Tool and Work Surface
Go Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Gap Between Tool and Work Surface*Work Piece Density*Feed Speed)
Density of Work Material given Gap between Tool and Work Surface
Go Work Piece Density = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Feed Speed*Gap Between Tool and Work Surface)
Gap between Tool and Work Surface
Go Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Work Piece Density*Feed Speed)
Electrochemical Equivalent of Work given Tool Feed Speed
Go Electrochemical Equivalent = Feed Speed*Work Piece Density*Area of Penetration/(Current Efficiency in Decimal*Electric Current)
Density of Work given Tool Feed Speed
Go Work Piece Density = Electrochemical Equivalent*Current Efficiency in Decimal*Electric Current/(Feed Speed*Area of Penetration)
Specific Resistivity of Electrolyte given Supply Current
Go Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte = Area of Penetration*Supply Voltage/(Gap Between Tool and Work Surface*Electric Current)
Gap between Tool and Work Surface given Supply Current
Go Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Area of Penetration*Supply Voltage/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Electric Current)
Electrochemical Equivalent of Work given Volumetric Material Removal Rate
Go Electrochemical Equivalent = Metal Removal Rate*Work Piece Density/(Current Efficiency in Decimal*Electric Current)
Density of Work Material given Volumetric Material Removal Rate
Go Work Piece Density = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Electrochemical Equivalent*Electric Current/Metal Removal Rate
Volumetric Material Removal Rate
Go Metal Removal Rate = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Electrochemical Equivalent*Electric Current/Work Piece Density
Metal Removed by Mechanical Abrasion per Unit Time given Total Material Removal Rate
Go Metal Removal Rate Due to Mechanical Abrasion = Metal Removal Rate-Metal Removal Rate Due to Electrolysis
Metal Removal Rate Electrolytically Given Total Material Removal Rate
Go Metal Removal Rate Due to Electrolysis = Metal Removal Rate-Metal Removal Rate Due to Mechanical Abrasion
Total Material Removal Rate in Electrolytic Grinding
Go Metal Removal Rate = Metal Removal Rate Due to Electrolysis+Metal Removal Rate Due to Mechanical Abrasion
Volumetric Material Removal Rate given Tool Feed Speed
Go Metal Removal Rate = Feed Speed*Area of Penetration
Resistance Owing to Electrolyte given Supply Current and Voltage
Go Ohmic Resistance = Supply Voltage/Electric Current

Gap between Tool and Work Surface Formula

Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Work Piece Density*Feed Speed)
h = ηe*Vs*e/(re*ρ*Vf)

Tools for ECM

Tools for ECM are made from material chemically resistant to t the electrolyte and also relatively easy to machine. Commonly used materials are brass, copper, stainless steel, and titanium. Tool design is often based upon experience with the process.
A most important factor in the ECM tool design is the provision of a suitable passage through the tool for efficient electrolyte flow through the cutting gap and to prevent stagnation areas.

How to Calculate Gap between Tool and Work Surface?

Gap between Tool and Work Surface calculator uses Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Work Piece Density*Feed Speed) to calculate the Gap Between Tool and Work Surface, Gap between Tool and Work Surface formula is used to find the maximum allowed gap between the tool and the work surface during ECM. Gap Between Tool and Work Surface is denoted by h symbol.

How to calculate Gap between Tool and Work Surface using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Gap between Tool and Work Surface, enter Current Efficiency in Decimal e), Supply Voltage (Vs), Electrochemical Equivalent (e), Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte (re), Work Piece Density (ρ) & Feed Speed (Vf) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Gap between Tool and Work Surface calculation can be explained with given input values -> 250.04 = 0.9009*9.869*2.894E-07/(0.03*6861.065*5E-05).

FAQ

What is Gap between Tool and Work Surface?
Gap between Tool and Work Surface formula is used to find the maximum allowed gap between the tool and the work surface during ECM and is represented as h = ηe*Vs*e/(re*ρ*Vf) or Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Work Piece Density*Feed Speed). Current Efficiency in Decimal is the ratio of the actual mass of a substance liberated from an electrolyte by the passage of current to the theoretical mass liberated according to Faraday's law, Supply Voltage is the voltage required to charge a given device within a given time, The Electrochemical Equivalent is the mass of a substance produced at the electrode during electrolysis by one coulomb of charge, Specific Resistance of the electrolyte is the measure of how strongly it opposes the flow of current through them, The Work Piece Density is the mass per unit volume ratio of the material of workpiece & Feed Speed is the Feed given against a workpiece per unit time.
How to calculate Gap between Tool and Work Surface?
Gap between Tool and Work Surface formula is used to find the maximum allowed gap between the tool and the work surface during ECM is calculated using Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Current Efficiency in Decimal*Supply Voltage*Electrochemical Equivalent/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Work Piece Density*Feed Speed). To calculate Gap between Tool and Work Surface, you need Current Efficiency in Decimal e), Supply Voltage (Vs), Electrochemical Equivalent (e), Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte (re), Work Piece Density (ρ) & Feed Speed (Vf). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Current Efficiency in Decimal, Supply Voltage, Electrochemical Equivalent, Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte, Work Piece Density & Feed Speed and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Gap Between Tool and Work Surface?
In this formula, Gap Between Tool and Work Surface uses Current Efficiency in Decimal, Supply Voltage, Electrochemical Equivalent, Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte, Work Piece Density & Feed Speed. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Gap Between Tool and Work Surface = Area of Penetration*Supply Voltage/(Specific Resistance of The Electrolyte*Electric Current)
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