Abstract
Fixed-abrasive multi-wire sawing process has been introduced by using a resinoind diamond wire tool or an electroplated diamond wire tool. Electroplated diamond wire tools have higher wear resistance, but the production cost is very high because the time required for electroplating in the manufacturing process is too long. Consequently, the tools cannot be applied to practical use. Then, ultra high-speed electroplating using a felt brush is proposed to adopt for manufacturing the tools in order to reduce the production cost. In this study, the effect of the electroplating factors, such as conductivity of abrasive, surfactant and shape of brush, on the amount of electrodeposited diamond grains was discussed. As a result, it was enable to change the amount and make the wire tool diameter uniform.
