Electrolyte ice ball jet processing system and method

Abstract

An embodiment of the present application provides an electrolyte ice ball jet machining system and method, comprising: a frame equipped with a clamping device for clamping a workpiece, a spraying device for spraying a solid electrolyte onto the workpiece, a power supply connected to the spraying device and the workpiece, an electrolyte freezing device for freezing the liquid electrolyte into a solid electrolyte, and a drive device for driving the spraying device relative to the workpiece, wherein the electrolyte freezing device is disposed on an electrolyte pipeline connected to the spraying device, and the drive device is disposed on the frame. By using a solid electrolyte for jet machining, the embodiment of the present application can effectively improve the problem of uneven Gaussian current distribution on the workpiece surface in traditional electrochemical jet machining, significantly improving machining accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to, but are not limited to, the field of jet electrolytic machining technology, and in particular to an electrolyte ice ball jet machining system and method. Background Art

[0002] Conventional electrochemical jet machining (ECJM) suffers from uneven Gaussian current distribution on the workpiece surface. Horizontally, low current density at the edges induces "stray currents," corroding non-machining areas and reducing machining accuracy. Vertically, a hemispherical profile forms, increasing material loss and compromising shape accuracy. Furthermore, limited by the high current density required for oxide film removal, average removal depths remain at the micrometer level, making nanometer-level precision removal difficult to achieve.

[0003] Therefore, how to effectively optimize the current distribution to achieve uniform current density during electrochemical jet machining and thereby improve machining accuracy has become a difficult problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The following is a summary of the subject matter described in detail herein. This summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0005] The embodiments of the present application provide an electrolyte ice ball jet processing system and method, which can effectively optimize current distribution and improve processing accuracy.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electrolyte ice ball jet processing system, comprising: a frame, the frame being provided with a clamping device for clamping a workpiece; a spraying device, the spraying device being used to spray a solid electrolyte onto the workpiece; a power supply device, one pole of the power supply device being connected to the spraying device, and the other pole being connected to the workpiece; an electrolyte freezing device, the electrolyte freezing device being provided on an electrolyte pipeline, the electrolyte pipeline being connected to the spraying device, the electrolyte freezing device being used to freeze the liquid electrolyte into the solid electrolyte; and a driving device, the driving device being provided on the frame, and being used to drive the spraying device to move relative to the workpiece.

[0007] In combination with the first aspect, in an embodiment of the present application, the frame is provided with an electrolyte recovery tank, and the electrolyte recovery tank is connected to the electrolyte pipeline.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in an embodiment of the present application, the spraying device includes a nozzle and a speed regulating device; the speed regulating device is connected to the nozzle and is used to adjust the speed at which the nozzle sprays the solid electrolyte.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment of the present application, the speed regulation device includes an air source box, an air valve and an air pipe, the air source box is connected to the nozzle through the air pipe, and the air valve is arranged on the air pipe; the air source box provides air flow to the nozzle through the air pipe, and the air valve is used to adjust the speed of the air flow to adjust the speed at which the nozzle sprays the solid electrolyte.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment of the present application, an electrolyte tank is provided on the electrolyte pipeline, the electrolyte pipeline includes a first electrolyte recovery pipeline and a second electrolyte recovery pipeline, and the two ends of the electrolyte tank are respectively connected to the first electrolyte recovery pipeline and the second electrolyte recovery pipeline.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment of the present application, one end of the first electrolyte recovery pipeline is connected to the electrolyte recovery tank, and the other end is connected to the electrolyte tank. A first liquid return device is provided on the first electrolyte recovery pipeline, and the first liquid return device is used to pump the electrolyte from the electrolyte recovery tank to the electrolyte tank.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment of the present application, one end of the second electrolyte recovery pipeline is connected to the electrolyte tank, and the other end is connected to the injection device. A second liquid return device is provided on the second electrolyte recovery pipeline, and the second liquid return device is used to pump the solid electrolyte in the electrolyte tank to the injection device.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment of the present application, a filtering device is further provided in the electrolyte tank, and the filtering device is used to filter the recovered electrolyte and inject it into the electrolyte freezing device.

[0014] In the second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electrolyte ice ball jet processing method, which is applied to the above-mentioned electrolyte ice ball jet processing system, including: freezing the liquid electrolyte into a solid electrolyte through an electrolyte freezing device; applying an electric field between the workpiece on the clamping device and the spraying device through a power supply device; spraying the solid electrolyte onto the workpiece on the clamping device according to a preset spraying speed through the spraying device; driving the clamping device and the spraying device to move relative to each other through a driving device, so that the workpiece and the solid electrolyte undergo an electrolytic reaction under the action of the electric field.

[0015] In combination with the second aspect, in an embodiment of the present application, driving the clamping device and the spraying device to move relative to each other by a driving device includes: obtaining a motion trajectory; and controlling the driving device to drive the clamping device and the spraying device to move relative to each other according to the motion trajectory.

[0016] The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system provided in the embodiment of the present application includes: a frame provided with a clamping device for clamping a workpiece, a spraying device for spraying a solid electrolyte onto the workpiece, a power supply device connected to the spraying device and the workpiece, an electrolyte freezing device for freezing the liquid electrolyte into a solid electrolyte, and a driving device for driving the spraying device to move relative to the workpiece, wherein the electrolyte freezing device is arranged on the electrolyte pipeline, the electrolyte pipeline is connected to the spraying device, and the driving device is arranged on the frame. The embodiment of the present application adopts a solid electrolyte for jet processing, which can effectively improve the problem of uneven Gaussian current distribution on the workpiece surface in traditional electrochemical jet processing and significantly improve the processing accuracy. Specifically, the uniform spraying of the solid electrolyte helps to achieve a more uniform distribution of current density, thereby significantly reducing corrosion in the non-processing area and improving the surface accuracy. In addition, the uniform spraying of the solid electrolyte and the improvement of the current distribution can reduce unnecessary material loss, thereby improving the shape accuracy of the processed part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the electrolyte ice ball jet processing system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of the electrolyte ice ball jet processing method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the electrolyte ice ball jet processing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a material removal mode on a rough contour provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a material removal mode on a smooth contour provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure numerals: workpiece 10; power supply device 110; electrolyte freezing device 120; solid electrolyte 20; workbench 100; clamping device 130; nozzle 140; cathode connecting wire 30; anode connecting wire 40; electrolyte recovery tank 150; first electrolyte recovery pipeline 160; second electrolyte recovery pipeline 170; first liquid return device 161; second liquid return device 171; electrolyte tank 180; air source box 191; air valve 192; air pipe 193; Y-axis moving platform 201; Z-axis moving platform 202; X-axis moving platform 203. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clear, the following further describes this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0024] It should be noted that although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in an order different from that in the flowchart. The terms "first" and "second" in the specification, claims, and the above-mentioned figures are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. depicted in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the content disclosed in the specification for people familiar with the technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention without affecting the efficacy and purpose of the present invention. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle", and "one" used in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be considered as the scope of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing the embodiments of this application only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0026] In traditional electrochemical jet machining, the typical characteristic of the current distribution on the workpiece surface is a Gaussian distribution, which brings multiple challenges. First, in the lateral dimension, the fluidity of the electrolyte causes the distribution range to spread widely, resulting in stray currents in the edge area due to the low edge current density in the Gaussian current distribution, causing unnecessary dissolution and corrosion in areas that do not need to be treated, significantly reducing the accuracy of the machined surface. Second, in the longitudinal dimension, the Gaussian current distribution tends to shape a hemispherical machining profile, which not only easily removes material excessively, causing economic waste, but also directly affects the shape accuracy of the machined part. Traditional methods often use extremely high current densities (over 20A / cm2) to deal with the formation of oxide films during machining. However, under the Gaussian current density distribution, this high current density strategy can often only achieve an average removal depth of microns, with limited effect and huge energy consumption. In order to limit the distribution range of the electrolyte, related technologies have tried to use compressed air nozzles or design suction working electrodes. However, these methods not only have complex and delicate device structures, increasing manufacturing costs, but also have unsatisfactory results in practical applications and fail to fundamentally improve the current distribution problem. Another strategy is to use a mask to protect the non-processed area, but this undoubtedly increases the complexity and time cost of the process steps, and does not address the fundamental problem of Gaussian current distribution.

[0027] Therefore, how to effectively optimize the current distribution to achieve uniform current density during electrochemical jet machining and thereby improve machining accuracy has become a difficult problem that needs to be solved urgently.

[0028] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides an electrolyte ice ball jet processing system and method, which includes: a frame provided with a clamping device for clamping a workpiece, a spraying device for spraying a solid electrolyte onto the workpiece, a power supply device connected to the spraying device and the workpiece, an electrolyte freezing device for freezing the liquid electrolyte into a solid electrolyte, and a driving device for driving the spraying device to move relative to the workpiece, wherein the electrolyte freezing device is arranged on an electrolyte pipeline, the electrolyte pipeline is connected to the spraying device, and the driving device is arranged on the frame. This embodiment uses a solid electrolyte for jet processing, which can effectively improve the problem of uneven Gaussian current distribution on the workpiece surface in traditional electrochemical jet processing and significantly improve the processing accuracy. Specifically, the uniform spraying of the solid electrolyte helps to achieve a more uniform distribution of current density, thereby significantly reducing corrosion in the non-processing area and improving the surface accuracy. Furthermore, the uniform spraying of the solid electrolyte and the improvement of the current distribution can reduce unnecessary material loss, thereby improving the shape accuracy of the processed part. In addition, the shape, size and injection speed of the solid electrolyte can be more easily and precisely controlled by adjusting the system, thus ensuring the controllability and stability of the entire processing process.

[0029] The embodiments of the present application are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 : It is a structural schematic diagram of the electrolyte ice ball jet processing system provided in an embodiment of the present application. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system integrates multiple key components, which are arranged on the frame and work together to achieve efficient and precise processing of the workpiece 10. These core components include: a spray device, which is responsible for accurately spraying solid electrolyte onto the workpiece; a power supply device 110, one end of which is connected to the spray device and the other end is connected to the workpiece 10, which can build an electric field environment between the spray device and the workpiece 10; an electrolyte freezing device 120, which is installed on the electrolyte pipeline and can efficiently convert liquid electrolyte into solid electrolyte 20, and directly transport it to the spray device through the electrolyte pipeline; and a driving device installed on the frame, which can drive the spray device to move relative to the workpiece according to a preset trajectory. In addition, the frame is also equipped with a workbench 100, on which a clamping device 130 is provided for firmly clamping the workpiece 10 to ensure the stability and accuracy of the processing process.

[0031] In a feasible embodiment, the spray device is provided with a nozzle 140 for spraying the solid electrolyte 20. The position of the nozzle 140 corresponds precisely to the position of the clamping device 130, ensuring that the solid electrolyte 20 can be accurately sprayed onto the surface of the workpiece 10 clamped thereon. Before processing, it is only necessary to place the workpiece 10 to be processed in the clamping device 130 and tighten it. Then, the nozzle 140 is connected to the negative pole of the power supply device 110 via the cathode connection line 30, and the workpiece 10 is connected to the positive pole of the power supply device 110 via the anode connection line 40 to build a complete electrical circuit. After everything is ready, the system is started and enters the electrochemical jet processing stage. At this time, the electrolyte freezing device 120 starts working, freezing the liquid electrolyte into a solid electrolyte 20, and transporting it to the nozzle 140 through the electrolyte pipeline. The nozzle 140 sprays the solid electrolyte 20 onto the surface of the workpiece 10 at a stable flow rate and precise direction. Between the nozzle 140 and the workpiece 10, the electric field created by the power supply unit 110 begins to function. As the solid electrolyte 20 is sprayed, the electrochemical reaction in the electric field is activated, causing the desired chemical changes or physical removal to occur on the surface of the workpiece 10, thereby achieving the machining purpose. Throughout the machining process, the drive unit can drive the nozzle 140 to precisely move relative to the workpiece 10 according to a preset machining path and speed, ensuring full coverage of the machining area and improved machining accuracy. At the same time, the uniform spraying of the solid electrolyte 20 and the balanced distribution of current density effectively reduce corrosion in the non-machining area and improve machining accuracy.

[0032] In a feasible embodiment, the clamping device 130 can flexibly adopt a three-jaw or four-jaw clamp design. These clamps are stable, reliable and easy to operate, and can effectively clamp and fix the workpiece to be processed, ensuring that the workpiece maintains a stable position and posture during the processing, thereby further improving the processing accuracy and efficiency.

[0033] In a possible embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the frame is provided with an electrolyte recovery tank 150, which can be placed directly below the clamping device 130 and is closely connected to the electrolyte pipeline to form a closed-loop electrolyte circulation system. When the nozzle 140 accurately sprays the solid electrolyte 20 onto the surface of the workpiece 10, these solid electrolytes 20 react with the workpiece 10 under the action of the electric field. At this time, the electrolyte recovery tank 150 can effectively collect the electrolyte after the electrolysis reaction to prevent it from overflowing. In particular, the bottom of the electrolyte recovery tank 150 adopts an inclined structure. This design uses the natural effect of gravity to cause the collected electrolyte to autonomously gather at the bottom of the tank, which is convenient for subsequent processing. Through the connection of the electrolyte pipeline, the recovered electrolyte can be smoothly transported to the electrolyte freezing device 120 for regeneration and other treatments, ultimately realizing the recycling and reuse of the electrolyte.

[0034] In a feasible embodiment, the electrolyte pipeline includes a first electrolyte recovery pipeline 160 and a second electrolyte recovery pipeline 170. These two pipelines are located on either side of the electrolyte tank 180, forming two main paths for electrolyte circulation. The electrolyte tank 180 is connected to these two recovery pipelines, ensuring the smooth flow and efficient management of the electrolyte. Specifically, one end of the first electrolyte recovery pipeline 160 is directly connected to the electrolyte recovery tank 150, responsible for extracting the processed electrolyte from the recovery tank. The other end of the pipeline is closely connected to the electrolyte tank 180, realizing the collection and storage of the electrolyte. To enhance the efficiency and controllability of this process, the first electrolyte recovery pipeline 160 is specially configured with a first liquid return device 161. The first liquid return device 161 can pump the electrolyte, thereby ensuring that the electrolyte in the electrolyte recovery tank 150 can flow into the electrolyte tank 180 stably and efficiently, laying the foundation for subsequent reuse. On the other hand, the second electrolyte recovery line 170 transports electrolyte from the electrolyte tank 180 to the spraying device. Specifically, one end of the line is connected to the electrolyte tank 180 and is responsible for extracting the processed electrolyte (i.e., the solid electrolyte 20) from the tank; the other end is closely connected to the spraying device, providing a continuous supply of electrolyte for the electrolytic processing process. In addition, the second electrolyte recovery line 170 is also equipped with a second liquid return device 171, which is responsible for pumping the solid electrolyte 20 from the electrolyte tank 180 to the spraying device, further simplifying the electrolyte circulation process and improving the automation level and operating efficiency of the entire processing system.

[0035] In one feasible embodiment, the electrolyte tank 180 incorporates the dual functions of an electrolyte freezer 120 and a filtration device to optimize the electrolyte recycling process. Specifically, the electrolyte freezer 120 can be installed directly inside the electrolyte tank 180, while the filtration device, a key component of electrolyte processing, can also be located within the tank. During the processing of the recovered electrolyte, the filtration device can filter out solid products (such as oxides and sediments) produced during the electrochemical reaction, ensuring the purity and reusability of the electrolyte. The filtered electrolyte is then injected into the electrolyte freezer 120. Within the electrolyte freezer 120, the low temperature environment causes the electrolyte to rapidly solidify, forming a new solid electrolyte 20. This process enables the continuous renewal and recycling of the solid electrolyte 20. Through continuous filtration, freezing, and reuse, the system ensures an adequate supply and high quality of the solid electrolyte 20 during processing, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of the entire electrolytic processing process.

[0036] In one feasible embodiment, the spraying device incorporates a speed regulator to precisely adjust the speed at which the solid electrolyte 20 is sprayed from the nozzle 140. The core components of the speed regulator include an air source box 191, an air valve 192, and an air pipe 193. The air source box 191 serves as the power source, continuously providing a stable airflow to the nozzle 140 via the air pipe 193. The air valve 192, mounted on the air pipe 193, acts as a valve to regulate the airflow speed. By adjusting the opening of the air valve 192, the airflow speed entering the nozzle 140 can be flexibly controlled, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the spray speed of the solid electrolyte 20. This speed regulation mechanism enables the spraying device to quickly respond and adjust the spray speed according to processing requirements and material properties, thereby optimizing the processing effect. Whether it is high-precision components requiring fine processing or mass-produced products requiring efficient production, the spray speed can be adjusted to meet different processing requirements. This design also improves the controllability and stability of the processing process, laying a solid foundation for the further development of electrochemical processing technology.

[0037] In a feasible embodiment, the drive device integrates three core components: the Y-axis moving platform 201, the Z-axis moving platform 202, and the X-axis moving platform 203, so as to realize multi-dimensional precise control of the injection device. Specifically, the Y-axis moving platform 201 is firmly mounted on the workbench 100, providing a stable horizontal reference for the entire motion system. The Z-axis moving platform 202 and the X-axis moving platform 203 are arranged inside the frame, and the three work together to realize the free movement of the injection device in three-dimensional space. It is worth noting that the drive device can accurately drive the injection device to perform complex and flexible movements relative to the workpiece 10 according to the preset processing path and speed parameters. Whether it is straight-line advancement, precise positioning, or tracking of complex curves, it can be achieved through the collaborative work of these three platforms. This highly flexible and precise motion control capability enables the injection device to perform precise material removal operations at specific positions on the surface of the workpiece 10, thereby meeting various precision processing needs.

[0038] In a feasible embodiment, the solid electrolyte 20 can be in the form of electrolyte ice balls, thereby greatly improving the selectivity and processing accuracy of jet machining, while not requiring system upgrades and modifications. It should be noted that the advantages of using electrolyte ice balls include at least the following: (1) Although solidified into an ice ball shape, the solid electrolyte 20 still retains its essential properties as a conductive electrolyte, ensuring that it can effectively conduct current even in the solid state. (2) The electrolyte ice balls automatically connect to form a conductive loop when they come into contact with each other, and the loop is disconnected once they separate. This feature ensures that even if a discrete single ice ball comes into contact with the workpiece surface, it will not easily trigger an unexpected chemical reaction, thereby greatly improving the accuracy of the machined surface. (3) When the ice ball comes into contact with the workpiece surface and connects into a loop, the continuous Gaussian current distribution that may have been generated is cleverly discretized into a point distribution. This change further optimizes the distribution of current in the machining area and improves the controllability of the machining process. (4) The contact point between the ice ball and the workpiece surface is dynamically moving, which brings two advantages: first, uniform material removal is achieved through evenly distributed current; second, the dynamic contact process minimizes the amount of material removed per operation, thereby achieving nanometer-level micro-machining precision. In addition, the rolling of the ice ball can effectively remove the products generated during the processing from the work area, keeping the processing environment clean. (5) These electrolyte ice balls can be recycled through the process of melting, filtering, and re-solidification.

[0039] The working process of the electrolyte ice ball jet machining system is explained below using a specific example.

[0040] First, the workpiece 10 is placed in the clamping device 130 and firmly fastened to ensure stability during the processing. Next, the nozzle 140 is connected to the negative pole of the power supply device 110 via the cathode connection line 30, and the workpiece 10 is connected to the positive pole of the power supply device 110 via the anode connection line 40. At this point, the system is fully ready and the electrochemical reaction process is about to start. With the activation of the power supply device 110, the injection device is immediately started, and the Y-axis moving platform 201, the Z-axis moving platform 202 and the X-axis moving platform 203 begin to work closely together. They accurately guide the injection device to perform a fine motion trajectory on the surface of the workpiece 10 according to the pre-set processing path and speed parameters. When the electrolyte ice ball hits the surface of the workpiece 10 at high speed and precision, an electrochemical reaction occurs immediately, and the metal material on the surface of the workpiece 10 is gradually and evenly removed, thereby accurately carving out the required fine structure or contour. During this process, the first liquid return device 161 is activated, which extracts the used electrolyte ice balls from the electrolyte recovery tank 150 through the first electrolyte recovery pipeline 160 and safely sends them to the electrolyte tank 180 for subsequent processing. In the electrolyte tank 180, the filtering device quickly separates the solid impurities (such as metal oxides, sediments, etc.) produced by the electrochemical reaction from the electrolyte to ensure the purity and efficient use of the electrolyte. Subsequently, the filtered pure electrolyte is re-injected into the electrolyte freezing device 120 and solidified into fresh electrolyte ice balls again, realizing the closed-loop recycling of the electrolyte and the continuous supply of ice balls. At the same time, the second liquid return device 171 works in conjunction with the second electrolyte recovery pipeline 170 to accurately and correctly send the fresh electrolyte ice balls into the injection device. At this point, high-pressure air from air source box 191 delivers a steady, high-speed airflow to the spray device via air pipe 193. Precision air valve 192 regulates the airflow speed in real time, ensuring that the electrolyte pucks are sprayed onto the surface of workpiece 10 at the optimal speed, achieving efficient and precise machining results. Throughout the entire machining process, the continuous and stable supply of electrolyte pucks, the precise control of the spray speed, and the multi-dimensional, precise control of the spray device complement each other to ensure high precision, efficiency, and quality during the machining process.

[0041] See also Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flow chart of the electrolyte ice ball jet processing method provided in an embodiment of the present application. The method can be applied to the electrolyte ice ball jet processing system described above. The method includes the following steps:

[0042] Step 210: freezing the liquid electrolyte into a solid electrolyte by an electrolyte freezing device;

[0043] Step 220: applying an electric field between the workpiece on the clamping device and the spraying device through the power supply device;

[0044] Step 230: spraying the solid electrolyte onto the workpiece on the clamping device at a preset spraying speed through the spraying device;

[0045] Step 240: The clamping device and the spraying device are driven by the driving device to move relative to each other, so that the workpiece and the solid electrolyte undergo an electrolytic reaction under the action of the electric field.

[0046] In a feasible embodiment, a specific process of driving the clamping device and the injection device to move relative to each other by a driving device is executed, aiming to cause an electrolytic reaction between the workpiece and the solid electrolyte under the action of an electric field. This process includes: obtaining a motion trajectory; controlling the driving device to drive the clamping device and the injection device to move relative to each other according to the motion trajectory. Specifically, after the workpiece is safely and firmly clamped by the clamping device, the power supply device is activated to ensure that a stable electric field is established between the workpiece and the injection device. On this basis, the motion trajectory of the injection device is pre-planned and set, and then the driving device is used to drive the injection device to perform precise relative motion with the clamping device at a predetermined path and speed according to this trajectory, thereby achieving precise material removal operations at a specified position, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the processing process.

[0047] It should be noted that the electrolyte ice ball jet processing method proposed in this embodiment can be integrated and efficiently operated in the electrolyte ice ball jet processing system described previously, and its implementation method is closely aligned with the system, jointly exhibiting functional characteristics. Therefore, the method of this embodiment and the previously described electrolyte ice ball jet processing system show a high degree of consistency and complementarity in terms of technical principles and the technical effects brought about. In order to avoid unnecessary content redundancy, the technical details and advantages shared by the two will not be repeated here.

[0048] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3: This is a schematic diagram of the electrolyte ice ball jet processing provided in an embodiment of the present application. A solid electrolyte (electrolyte ice ball) is sprayed onto the surface of the workpiece through a nozzle. At a suitable spraying speed, the electrolyte ice balls in the gap between the nozzle and the workpiece surface can be closely connected to construct a series of efficient charge transfer paths, thereby forming a complete electrolysis circuit. It can be understood that the removal of material follows the principle of electrochemical dissolution and is limited to the area where the electrolyte ice ball is in direct contact with the workpiece surface. It is worth noting that each contact point has an independent electrolysis circuit, which ensures the uniformity and consistency of material removal and effectively avoids stray corrosion caused by low current density. In particular, once the connection between the electrolyte ice balls is disconnected, the corresponding electrolysis circuit is immediately interrupted, and even if the electrolyte ice ball is still in contact with the workpiece surface, no further material removal will occur. This feature greatly enhances the selectivity and controllability of the machining process, so that the machining area is precisely limited to the limited range directly aimed at the nozzle, thereby achieving high-precision and high-selectivity machining of the target area.

[0049] See also Figure 4 , Figure 4 Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a material removal mode on a rough contour provided by an embodiment of the present application. During this process, the electrolyte puck moves on the workpiece surface in both translational and rotational motions. Specifically, the diameter of the electrolyte puck can be designed to be significantly larger than the inter-peak gaps of the rough contour, ensuring that material removal occurs only in the peak region of the rough contour that contacts the electrolyte puck. In particular, the translational motion of the electrolyte puck not only achieves high efficiency similar to mechanical cutting but also avoids the rounded corners that may be introduced by traditional electrical machining, thereby achieving a high degree of selectivity in machining depth. This removal mode not only significantly improves the surface accuracy of the workpiece but also better preserves its original geometric accuracy, meeting the requirements of high-precision machining. Furthermore, the rotation of the electrolyte puck on the workpiece surface plays a dual, critical role: on the one hand, it effectively removes electrolysis products from the contact point, preventing product accumulation from interfering with the machining process; on the other hand, its rotation continuously brings fresh electrolyte to the contact point, ensuring the continued, efficient, and stable progress of the anodic dissolution reaction. This self-cleaning and fluid supply mechanism not only improves processing efficiency, but also ensures the cleanliness and uniformity of the processed surface.

[0050] See also Figure 5 , Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the material removal mode on a smooth contour provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 4The removal mode in the process can also achieve precise layer-by-layer stripping of materials on smooth surfaces. It is worth noting that by regulating the composition and concentration of the electrolyte and the magnitude of the processing current, the single processing depth can be precisely controlled. Furthermore, the dynamic contact mechanism in the electrolyte ice ball jet processing demonstrates its ability to remove nanoscale materials on smooth contours. This feature enables the processing process to go deep into the microscopic level, achieving a significant improvement in surface quality and meeting the standards for high-precision and high-quality processing requirements.

[0051] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An electrolyte ice ball jet processing system, characterized in that: include: a frame provided with a clamping device for clamping a workpiece; a spraying device, the spraying device being used to spray a solid electrolyte onto the workpiece; a power supply device, wherein one pole of the power supply device is connected to the spray device, and the other pole is connected to the workpiece; an electrolyte freezing device, the electrolyte freezing device being arranged on an electrolyte pipeline connected to the injection device, and being used for freezing the liquid electrolyte into the solid electrolyte; A driving device is provided on the frame and is used for driving the spraying device to move relative to the workpiece.

2. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is provided with an electrolyte recovery tank, and the electrolyte recovery tank is connected to the electrolyte pipeline.

3. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spraying device includes a nozzle and a speed regulating device; the speed regulating device is connected to the nozzle and is used to regulate the speed at which the nozzle sprays the solid electrolyte.

4. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The speed regulating device includes an air source box, an air valve and an air pipe. The air source box is connected to the nozzle through the air pipe, and the air valve is arranged on the air pipe; the air source box provides air flow to the nozzle through the air pipe, and the air valve is used to adjust the speed of the air flow to adjust the speed at which the nozzle sprays the solid electrolyte.

5. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: An electrolyte tank is provided on the electrolyte pipeline, and the electrolyte pipeline includes a first electrolyte recovery pipeline and a second electrolyte recovery pipeline. Both ends of the electrolyte tank are connected to the first electrolyte recovery pipeline and the second electrolyte recovery pipeline respectively.

6. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the first electrolyte recovery pipeline is connected to the electrolyte recovery tank, and the other end is connected to the electrolyte tank. A first liquid return device is provided on the first electrolyte recovery pipeline, and the first liquid return device is used to pump the electrolyte from the electrolyte recovery tank to the electrolyte tank.

7. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the second electrolyte recovery pipeline is connected to the electrolyte tank, and the other end is connected to the injection device. A second liquid return device is provided on the second electrolyte recovery pipeline, and the second liquid return device is used to pump the solid electrolyte in the electrolyte tank to the injection device.

8. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A filtering device is also provided in the electrolyte tank, and the filtering device is used to filter the recovered electrolyte and inject the recovered electrolyte into the electrolyte freezing device.

9. An electrolyte ice ball jet processing method, characterized in that: The electrolyte ice ball jet processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 comprises: freezing a liquid electrolyte into a solid electrolyte by an electrolyte freezing device; applying an electric field between a workpiece on a clamping device and a spraying device by a power supply device; spraying the solid electrolyte onto the workpiece on the clamping device by the spraying device at a preset spraying speed; and driving the clamping device and the spraying device to move relative to each other by a driving device, so that an electrolytic reaction occurs between the workpiece and the solid electrolyte under the action of the electric field.

10. The electrolyte ice ball jet processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that: Driving the clamping device and the spraying device to move relative to each other by using a driving device includes: acquiring a motion trajectory; and controlling the driving device to drive the clamping device and the spraying device to move relative to each other according to the motion trajectory.

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