A study of the current density analysis for two type method on the invar alloy in electrochemical machining

Invar alloy is important material used for the OLED (Organic light emitting diode) shadow-mask in the mobile display industry due to its characteristics of smallest thermal expansion coefficient. Consumers in modern society demand higher display resolution. Electrochemical machining is one of the methods for obtained these high-resolution requirements. Electrochemical machining is a non-contact method that has advantages regarding defects like thermal strain and micro burrs compared to other non-conventional machining methods. For precision electrochemical machining using different shape electrodes, the current density should be controlled precisely. The purpose of this study is to apply the FEM (Finite elements method) analysis in order to investigate the current density in the electrochemical machining. And the current density distribution between invar alloy and electrode are carried out with shape electrode type and micro array film type under the same conditions by simulation methods. FEM analysis results show that using shape electrode type, current density distribution is very concentrated. And also by micro array pattern film, desired current density which is needed for electrochemical machining could be obtained easily. More precise electrochemical machining can be available by controlling the current density between the suitable type and invar alloy.