Pulse Power Generator Design for Machining Micro–pits on Hip Implant

Authors

  • Nazriah Mahmud Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Azli Yahya Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nor Liyana Safura Hashim Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v61.1633

Keywords:

Flyback converter, micro–pits, hip implant, electrical discharge machining

Abstract

Machining micro–pits on hip implant for lubrication purpose is the most effective way to minimize wear as well as prolong the lifespan of the hip implant. Several works on designing Pulse Power Generator for machining micro–pits has been conducted but suffer from micro crack. Thus, in this research, a new design of Electrical Discharge Machining Pulse Power Generator is implemented which consist of Flyback converter circuit and Current Mode Controller Integrated Circuit. The work involves the design and development of the SIMULINK behavior model of the overall system. The machining performance of the system is evaluated by changing the input voltage.

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2013-02-15

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Pulse Power Generator Design for Machining Micro–pits on Hip Implant. (2013). Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering), 61(2). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v61.1633