Abstract: Method of predicting a short circuit in an electrolytic finishing system where a machining pulse is supplied between an electrode and a work disposed in electrolyte with a predetermined space is disclosed. An abnormal change of electrode-to-electrode voltage during the supply of the machining pulse is detected, and the supply of the machining pulse is stopped in accordance with the detection.

Abstract: A working electrode is positioned to form a predetermined gap between the working electrode and a surface of a work, and the electrode and the work are submerged in an electrolyte. Pulses are applied to the working electrode to machine the work. A pair of standard electrodes are set in the electrolyte, and electric energy in the form of a pulse is applied to the standard electrodes. Current flowing between the standard electrodes is detected and the current density of the current flowing between the working electrode and the work is controlled based on the detected current.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electro-chemical machining involve: supplying a pulse having a predetermined current density between an electrode and an object to be worked while they face each other with a static electrolyte therebetween; detecting the current of the pulse supplied between the electrode and the object to be worked; comparing the detected current with a reference current set in accordance with factors such as properties of the object to be worked, and increasing the current density of the pulse on the basis of the result of the comparison; supplying pulses having the increased current density between the electrode and the object to be worked a predetermined number of times; and removing electrolytic products generated between the electrode and the object to be worked.

Abstract: An electrode is positioned to form a predetermined gap between the electrode and a surface of a work, and the electrode and the work are submerged in an electrolyte. Thereafter pulses are applied to the electrode and clean electrolyte is supplied to the gap. The pulse application is performed by a pulse having a peak current density between 30 A/cm.sup.2 and 50 A/cm.sup.2 and a pulse duration between 2 msec and 10 msec.

Abstract: A finishing method employing electro-chemical process includes the steps of: supplying identical pulses between an electrode and a workpiece disposed opposite to each other in a stationary electrolyte with a predetermined gap therebetween; reducing the gap after the pulses have been supplied; thereafter enlarging the gap; and injecting electrolyte into the gap during the step of enlarging the gap.

Abstract: An electro-chemical machine supplies pulses to a spaced workpiece and electrode in a working tank through an electrolyte in order to finish the workpiece, while eliminating electrolytic products produced in a gap between the workpiece and electrode by supplying clean electrolyte to the gap. This machine includes: an electrolyte filtering apparatus for removing dirty electrolyte containing electrolytic products from the working tank and filtering it; an electrolyte supplying apparatus for intermittently supplying the filtered electrolyte to the gap through a supply hole formed in the electrode; and a power supply apparatus for supplying the pulses to the workpiece and electrode when the flow of electrolyte to the gap stops. Clean electrolyte can be supplied to the gap almost simultaneously with the removal of dirty electrolyte, and then the finishing work is started. A glossy mirror surface on the workpiece can be automatically obtained by repeating those operations.

Abstract: An electrode is positioned to form a predetermined gap between the electrode and a surface of a work, and the electrode and the work are submerged in an electrolyte. Pulses are applied to the electrode to machine the work. The electric energy of the pulse is set in such a manner that the electric energy per unit area is reduced with increase of the area.

Abstract: A power supply system for an electrolytic processing apparatus which uses a discharge of pulses between a work and electrode including a discharge section having plural capacitors, rectifiers connected the capacitors so as to prevent reversing of current to the power source side, a plurality of discharge switches having an on-off function and connected to said capacitors, and a control section for turning the discharge switches on and off so as to control the discharge of charges from the capacitors to the work and electrode. A power supply section supplies a predetermined electric power for the capacitors, and a charging section selectively transfers power from the power supply section so as to charge the capacitors in a desired manner.

Abstract: A power supply system is provided for an electrolytic processing apparatus of the type which has an electrode positioned to oppose a work within an electrolyte and which processes and finishes the work by discharge of at least two modes of pulses of different current densities between the work and the electrode. The power supply system includes a plurality of capacitors capable of discharging charges so as to supply discharge pulses across the work and the electrode, a plurality of discharge swithches connected between the capacitors and the work and adapted to selectively cause the charges from the capacitors to be discharged; and a control section arrangement for selectively turning the discharge switches on and off in accordance with the current densities.

Abstract: An electrode is positioned with a predetermined gap between the electrode and a surface of a work in an electrolyte tank. Pulses are applied to the electrode. Electrolyte including residual products is discharged from the tank. Clean electrolyte is supplied to the electrolyte tank for next machining. After predetermined time, pulses for the next machining are applied to the electrode.

Abstract: An electrode is positioned with a predetermined gap between the electrode and a surface of a work in an electrolyte tank. Pulses are intermittently applied to the electrode. Electrolyte including residual products is discharged from the tank. The discharged electrolyte is cleaned by a filtering device to produce clean electrolyte. The clean electrolyte is supplied to the electrolyte tank for next machining.