Surface Texturing by Electrochemical Micromachining: A Review

Abhinav Kumar, Manjesh Kumar, Anupam Alok, Manas Das

2020IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering18 citationsDOI Open Access PDF

Abstract

Abstract The study of surface texturing has been a great interest to the researcher over the last years. Surface texturing improves the property of the surface of the material in the working area. It creates a pattern of micron dimensions over the surface to influence the surface property in its working area. Several techniques are used to fabricate these micro dimensions. Electrochemical micromachining (EMM) emerges as a new technique with several benefits. This review paper highlights the advantages of EMM over other processes and discusses different methods to develop the micro-features. EMM process is capable of fabricating micron-size features without changing any surface property at a low cost.

Topics & Concepts

Surface micromachiningMaterials scienceSurface (topology)Property (philosophy)NanotechnologyProcess (computing)Mechanical engineeringComputer scienceEngineering drawingFabricationEngineeringGeometryOperating systemPhilosophyMathematicsMedicinePathologyEpistemologyAlternative medicineAdvanced Machining and Optimization TechniquesAdvanced machining processes and optimizationElectrodeposition and Electroless Coatings