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Electron Beam Machining Guide

The document describes the process of electron beam machining. It works by concentrating a high velocity electron beam onto a workpiece, melting and vaporizing the material. The beam is generated using a cathode and accelerated using an anode before being focused and guided by magnetic and electromagnetic lenses onto the target area. It allows for precise machining of holes in a variety of materials and industries due to its localized heating and minimal heat affected zone.

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Electron Beam Machining Guide

The document describes the process of electron beam machining. It works by concentrating a high velocity electron beam onto a workpiece, melting and vaporizing the material. The beam is generated using a cathode and accelerated using an anode before being focused and guided by magnetic and electromagnetic lenses onto the target area. It allows for precise machining of holes in a variety of materials and industries due to its localized heating and minimal heat affected zone.

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Electron Beam

Machining
BY
D. SMITHA-17B81A03J9.
P.VAISHNAVI REDDY-17B81A03M3.
Content
Introduction
Working principle
Equipment
Process
Characteristics
Process parameters
Advantages and Disadvantages.
Applications
Introduction.

 Electron Beam Machining is a process in which high


velocity electrons are concentrated in a narrow beam and
then directed towards the workpiece for machining. When
this high velocity electron strikes the workpiece, it melts
and vaporizes the material from the workpiece.
Working Principle.

 In an electron beam machining, the electrons strike the


workpiece with a high velocity. As the electron strikes the
workpiece, the kinetic energy of the electron changes into
heat energy. The heat energy so produced is used to melt
and vaporize the materials from the w/p. The whole process
takes place in vacuum. Vacuum environment is used to
prevent the contamination and avoid collision of electrons
with air molecules. If the electrons collide with the air
molecules, it will lost its Kinetic energy.
EBM Equipment
EBM Equipment
EBM Equipment.
1. Cathode
The cathode is negatively charged and it is used to produce Electrons.
2. Annular Bias Grid
It is present next to the cathode. Annular bias grid is a circular shaped
bias grid and prevents the diversion of electrons produced by the
cathode. It works as a switch and makes the electron gun to operate in
pulse mode.
3. Anode
It is placed after the annular bias grid. It is positively charged. Annular
anode attracts the beam of electron towards it and gradually the
velocity of the electron increases. As the electron beam leave the
anode section, its velocity becomes half of the velocity of light.
4. Magnetic Lenses
The magnetic lenses reduce the divergence of electron beam and shape them. It allows
only convergent electrons to pass and captures the low energy divergent electrons
from fringes. It improves the quality of the beam.

5. Electromagnetic Lens
It helps the Electron beam to focus on the desired spot.

6. Deflector Coils
The deflector coil carefully guides the high velocity electron beam to a desired
location on the workpiece and improves the shape of the holes.
Characteristics
(i) The Electron Beam machine is operated in pulse mode and
this is achieved by the biasing annular biased grid.
(ii) The beam current can be as low as 200 μamp to 1 amp.
(iii) The pulse duration achieved in the EBM machine is 50 μs to
15 ms.
(iv) The energy possessed by the pulse is 100 j/pulse.
(v) It utilizes voltage in the range of 150 kV to 200 kV. And this
voltage is used to accelerate Electrons to about 200,000km/s.
Advantages

High drilling rates


Less work holding and fixturing
cost
Less heat affected zone
Fragile and brittle materials can be
processed
Provides any shape of holes.
Disadvantages

High equipment cost.


Low metal removal rate.
High skilled operator is required.
High power consumption.
Not applicable to produce

perfectly cylindrical deep holes.


Applications
 Aerospace
 Insulation
 Food processing
 Chemical industry
 Clothing

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