Gap spacing Calculator

✖Flow rate of the electrolyte is the flow rate of the electrolyte used in EDM.ⓘ Flow Rate of the Electrolyte [Q]			+10% -10%
✖The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.ⓘ Dynamic Viscosity [μ_v]			+10% -10%
✖Radius of the electrodes is defined as the radius of the electrode used for unconventional machining by EDM.ⓘ Radius of the Electrodes [R₀]			+10% -10%
✖Radius of flushing hole is the radius of flushing hole in EDM.ⓘ Radius of Flushing Hole [R₁]			+10% -10%
✖Pressure in Flushing Hole is the pressure in hole during EDM machining.ⓘ Pressure in Flushing Hole [P₁]			+10% -10%
✖Atmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth.ⓘ Atmospheric Pressure [P_atm]			+10% -10%

✖Gap spacing is the width of distance between electrode and work during EDM.ⓘ Gap spacing [h]

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STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Gap Spacing = ((Flow Rate of the Electrolyte*6*Dynamic Viscosity*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))/(pi*(Pressure in Flushing Hole-Atmospheric Pressure)))^(1/3)
h = ((Q*6*μ_v*ln(R₀/R₁))/(pi*(P₁-P_atm)))^(1/3)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 1 Functions, 7 Variables

Constants Used

pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Functions Used

ln - The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function., ln(Number)

Variables Used

Gap Spacing - (Measured in Meter) - Gap spacing is the width of distance between electrode and work during EDM.
Flow Rate of the Electrolyte - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - Flow rate of the electrolyte is the flow rate of the electrolyte used in EDM.
Dynamic Viscosity - (Measured in Pascal Second) - The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.
Radius of the Electrodes - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of the electrodes is defined as the radius of the electrode used for unconventional machining by EDM.
Radius of Flushing Hole - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of flushing hole is the radius of flushing hole in EDM.
Pressure in Flushing Hole - (Measured in Pascal) - Pressure in Flushing Hole is the pressure in hole during EDM machining.
Atmospheric Pressure - (Measured in Pascal) - Atmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Flow Rate of the Electrolyte: 0.18 Cubic Meter per Second --> 0.18 Cubic Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Dynamic Viscosity: 10.2 Poise --> 1.02 Pascal Second (Check conversion here)
Radius of the Electrodes: 5 Centimeter --> 0.05 Meter (Check conversion here)
Radius of Flushing Hole: 4 Centimeter --> 0.04 Meter (Check conversion here)
Pressure in Flushing Hole: 11 Newton per Square Centimeter --> 110000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Atmospheric Pressure: 10 Newton per Square Centimeter --> 100000 Pascal (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

h = ((Q*6*μ_v*ln(R₀/R₁))/(pi*(P₁-P_atm)))^(1/3) --> ((0.18*6*1.02*ln(0.05/0.04))/(pi*(110000-100000)))^(1/3)

Evaluating ... ...

h = 0.0198526947502211

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0198526947502211 Meter -->1.98526947502211 Centimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

1.98526947502211 ≈ 1.985269 Centimeter <-- Gap Spacing

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Gap spacing

LaTeX Go Gap Spacing = ((Flow Rate of the Electrolyte*6*Dynamic Viscosity*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))/(pi*(Pressure in Flushing Hole-Atmospheric Pressure)))^(1/3)

Pressure in flushing hole flow rate electrolyte

LaTeX Go Pressure in Flushing Hole = Atmospheric Pressure+((Flow Rate of the Electrolyte*6*Dynamic Viscosity*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))/(pi*Gap Spacing^3))

Dynamic viscosity of electrolyte

LaTeX Go Dynamic Viscosity = (pi*(Pressure in Flushing Hole-Atmospheric Pressure)*Gap Spacing^3)/(6*Flow Rate of the Electrolyte*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))

Flow rate of electrolyte

LaTeX Go Flow Rate of the Electrolyte = (pi*(Pressure in Flushing Hole-Atmospheric Pressure)*Gap Spacing^3)/(6*Dynamic Viscosity*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))

Gap spacing Formula

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What does the term Flushing mean in Electric Discharge Machining?

Flushing refers to the method in which the dielectric fluid flows between the tool and the work gap.The efficiency of machining depends to a greater extent on the efficiency of the flushing. The wear debris present in the spark gap should be removed as quickly as possible. With poor flushing there is a possibility of build-up of the machined particles in the gap resulting in the short-circuiting and lower material removal rates. Problems with improper flushing are: uneven and significant tool wear affecting accuracy and surface finish; reduced removal rates due to unstable machining conditions and arcing around regions with high concentration of debris. It is noted during an experimental study that there is an optimum dielectric flushing rate of about 13 ml/s while machining AISI O1 tool steel, where the crack density and average thickness of the recast layer are at a minimum.

How to Calculate Gap spacing?

Gap spacing calculator uses Gap Spacing = ((Flow Rate of the Electrolyte*6*Dynamic Viscosity*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))/(pi*(Pressure in Flushing Hole-Atmospheric Pressure)))^(1/3) to calculate the Gap Spacing, The Gap spacing formula is defined as the width of distance between electrode and work during EDM. It is usually very less than radius of the flushing hole. Gap Spacing is denoted by h symbol.

How to calculate Gap spacing using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Gap spacing, enter Flow Rate of the Electrolyte (Q), Dynamic Viscosity (μ_v), Radius of the Electrodes (R₀), Radius of Flushing Hole (R₁), Pressure in Flushing Hole (P₁) & Atmospheric Pressure (P_atm) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Gap spacing calculation can be explained with given input values -> 198.5269 = ((0.18*6*1.02*ln(0.05/0.04))/(pi*(110000-100000)))^(1/3).

FAQ

What is Gap spacing?

The Gap spacing formula is defined as the width of distance between electrode and work during EDM. It is usually very less than radius of the flushing hole and is represented as h = ((Q*6*μ_v*ln(R₀/R₁))/(pi*(P₁-P_atm)))^(1/3) or Gap Spacing = ((Flow Rate of the Electrolyte*6*Dynamic Viscosity*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))/(pi*(Pressure in Flushing Hole-Atmospheric Pressure)))^(1/3). Flow rate of the electrolyte is the flow rate of the electrolyte used in EDM, The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied, Radius of the electrodes is defined as the radius of the electrode used for unconventional machining by EDM, Radius of flushing hole is the radius of flushing hole in EDM, Pressure in Flushing Hole is the pressure in hole during EDM machining & Atmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth.

How to calculate Gap spacing?

The Gap spacing formula is defined as the width of distance between electrode and work during EDM. It is usually very less than radius of the flushing hole is calculated using Gap Spacing = ((Flow Rate of the Electrolyte*6*Dynamic Viscosity*ln(Radius of the Electrodes/Radius of Flushing Hole))/(pi*(Pressure in Flushing Hole-Atmospheric Pressure)))^(1/3). To calculate Gap spacing, you need Flow Rate of the Electrolyte (Q), Dynamic Viscosity (μ_v), Radius of the Electrodes (R₀), Radius of Flushing Hole (R₁), Pressure in Flushing Hole (P₁) & Atmospheric Pressure (P_atm). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Flow Rate of the Electrolyte, Dynamic Viscosity, Radius of the Electrodes, Radius of Flushing Hole, Pressure in Flushing Hole & Atmospheric Pressure and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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