Hi Chris,
From what I've read about wire EDM today first or maybe second pass will give me the required result.
The driver is to do the whole thing in one shot rather then using multiple machines, while achiving better results in terms of oil retainment like I've mentioned before. The other...
Mike, I know I can manufacture an example and run any number of tests on it.
What I'm trying to do is figure out beforehand if anyone has any experience with something similar and can shed some light on the subject. All before I turn to spending lots of money on manufacturing and trials.
Mike thank you for your reply,
I'm well aware of the standards for surface texture, I'm also familiar with the common practice parameters used for manufacturing of cylinders.
I also know that those parameters can be achieved using wire EDM.
However those parameters used to measure surface...
Chris you're right, blocks are cast and then go through final process of grinding and honing like I've mentioned. I don't want to do any honing, my idea is to wire EDM the cylinders and I have some thoughts that wire EDM will have some superior properties in terms of surface finish. I'm looking...
Cylinders for Piston Engines go through a final process of grinding and honing to achieve a surface finish that is fine enough to prevent as much friction as possible yet rough enough for holding engine oil for lubrication between the Cylinder and the Piston.
The required Surface Finish is...