Science, Maths & Technology
Photochemical Machining (Photo-fabrication; Chemical milling)
...techniques. Photo-masters can be ready in a few days, are easily modified, take up little room and do not deteriorate on storage. Metal removal rates are high: 2.76 kg h-1 has been achieved in 321 stainless steel sheet 1.6 mm thick. Metal removal rates in thick components are less, but for hard metals that would cause excessive tool wear in blanking or machining, PCM may...