Usinagem eletroquímica para texturização de superfícies curvas: desenvolvimento e patente

Abstract

This project is based on the creation of an equipment capable of texturing suitably a metallic curved surfaces using the technique of maskless electrochemical texturing (MECT). The focus of the development was the low cost and accessibility of materials and manufacturing techniques, so that the instrument could be easily reproduced and simple to maintain. The possibility of patenting it was also evaluated. An extensive research was made in several patent databases of different countries. The advantages and disadvantages of the new apparatus were enumerated compared to what has already been developed for the technique. Methods and equipment were analyzed for the purpose of electrochemical texturing of curved surfaces. In addition, the main challenges of the development of the apparatus were observed along its various suggestions of design. The importance of the technique for the development of more efficient thrust bearings was also highlighted.