Electrical Characteristics of Precision Polishing Using Magnetic Compound Fluid While Simultaneously Applying Magnetic and Electrical Fields

Abstract

　In this study, the relationship between the amount of material removed and the current characteristics on polishing or processing using a magnetic compound fluid (MCF) while simultaneously applying electric and magnetic fields was in-vestigated. Changes in the amount of material removed and the electric current in each experimental condition for flat surface polishing and cylindrical inner surface processing were clarified. It was confirmed that the amount of material removed was increased by the application of an electric field, and that the processed surface was flattened and smoothed when processing the inner surface of the cylinder. The electrical characteristics in each polishing or processing method were considered from the electric current characteristics.