A critical insight into the use of FDM for production of EDM electrode

Abstract The goal of this work is to shed light on the importance and application of FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) in the production of electrodes for die-sinking EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining). A literature-based survey is conducted, and it is discovered that the applicability of FDM for manufacturing EDM electrodes has received little attention. The quantity of articles on this issue is exceedingly low in conventional data bases such as Web of Science and Scopus. The purpose of this study is to offer relevant investigations and demonstrate the convenience, merit, and limitations of the method used. The review offered in this work is intended to assist researchers, practitioners, and scientists in making informed decisions on which method to use to meet their needs. The authors have been inspired by the study trend to encourage scholars and researchers to investigate the applicability of the FDM technique in the fabrication of EDM electrodes further. The review is based on the most recent database from Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, using the keywords FDM/Fused Deposition Modeling and AM/Additive Manufacturing.

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