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Electrochemical machining (stem drilling)

Would nickel tubing work for the stem drilling process (electrochemical machining) in place of titanium and ss tubing for deep hole drilling in alloy materials.
Andrew Cousins
ac - Houston, Texas
2006

To answer your question, no. Teflon coated Titanium is the only material to be used for STEM. I have done STEM work for over seven years until recently.
James Bookless
- Stuart, Florida
2007

Hey I know this guy and he's right. Teflon coated titanium cathodes are the only thing that will work.
Mike Firpo
- rutland vermont
September 21, 2009

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