A review of physical experimental research in jet electrochemical machining

Abstract

Jet electrochemical machining (Jet-ECM) is a non-traditional machining process that has developed rapidly since its introduction in the 1980s with progress being made in micro-machining and surface finishing. This paper critically reviews the development of physical experimental work in Jet-ECM and corresponding hybrid technologies and their applications, e.g. laser- and air-assisted Jet-ECM. In addition to discussing the merits of the physical experimental research, the paper concludes with research challenges in the future of Jet-ECM development.