文摘
We studied and analyzed the phenomenon of small cracks on the surface of the TiN/Si3N4 nanocomposite ceramics when cut by wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM). When power density of plasma in the discharge channel reaches a certain value, gasification cracks will appear. The effect of small cracks on heat transfer process when the TiN/Si3N4 nanocomposite ceramics are machined by WEDM was also analyzed. Results show that these small cracks make the surface heat source change toward the body heat source, so thermal stress damage happens and the crack propagation depth increases rapidly when the TiN/Si3N4 nanocomposite ceramics are machined by WEDM.