Obtaining surfaces with taylor cone shaped asperities of micro- and nano-scale dimensions using the EDI method [Abstract]

Abstract

The present paper is devoted to experimental investigations concerning the treatment of conductive surfaces by applying electric discharges in impulse (EDI). We have particularly focused on the modifications of metal surface micro-geometry leading to the formation of Taylor cone shaped asperities. We have established and presented the best energetic regimes of extracting the latter from cylindrical and flat pieces made of W+10%Re using EDI.