Area of Work Exposed to Electrolysis given Tool Feed Speed Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ A = \frac{e \times \eta_e \times I}{V_f \times \rho} \]

Electrochemical Equivalent:

kg/C

Current Efficiency in Decimal:

decimal

Electric Current:

Feed Speed:

m/s

Work Piece Density:

kg/m³

Area of Penetration:

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1. What is Area of Work Exposed to Electrolysis?

Area of Work Exposed to Electrolysis, also known as Area of Penetration, is the cross-sectional area where electrochemical machining occurs. It represents the area of material removal or deposition during the electrolysis process.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ A = \frac{e \times \eta_e \times I}{V_f \times \rho} \]

Where:

\( A \) — Area of Penetration (m²)
\( e \) — Electrochemical Equivalent (kg/C)
\( \eta_e \) — Current Efficiency in Decimal
\( I \) — Electric Current (A)
\( V_f \) — Feed Speed (m/s)
\( \rho \) — Work Piece Density (kg/m³)

Explanation: This formula calculates the area exposed to electrolysis based on the electrochemical equivalent, current efficiency, electric current, feed speed, and material density.

3. Importance of Area Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation of the exposed area is crucial for predicting material removal rates, optimizing machining parameters, and ensuring precise electrochemical machining operations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all values in appropriate units. Electrochemical equivalent in kg/C, current efficiency as decimal (0-1), electric current in amperes, feed speed in m/s, and density in kg/m³. All values must be positive.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is electrochemical equivalent?
A: Electrochemical equivalent is the mass of a substance produced at the electrode during electrolysis by one coulomb of charge.

Q2: How is current efficiency defined?
A: Current efficiency is the ratio of the actual mass of a substance liberated from an electrolyte to the theoretical mass according to Faraday's law.

Q3: Why is feed speed important?
A: Feed speed determines how quickly the tool advances, affecting the machining rate and surface finish quality.

Q4: How does material density affect the result?
A: Higher density materials require more energy for material removal, resulting in smaller penetration areas for the same parameters.

Q5: What are typical values for electrochemical equivalent?
A: Electrochemical equivalent values vary by material but typically range from 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻⁶ kg/C for common metals.