Abstract
The abrasive water-jet machining is an unconventional and eco-friendly technology used for industrial applications. This paper presents a comprehensive experimental investigation of the process, based on the material removal mechanism. The quality of surfaces machined using the process is investigated in detail. The results have indicated that surface roughness values (Ra inμm) vary between 3.5 and 5.5. The flow of abrasives, their speed and size influence quality of the machined surfaces. As the abrasive flow increases, the surface finish improves drastically. The optimum abrasive flow rate for obtaining the minimum surface roughness of 4.2 μm was corresponding to the maximum level of 7 g/s. This study has also indicated a possibility of applying abrasive water jet machining for fine polishing of machined surfaces, thereby validating the earlier investigations.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Materials Engineering |
| Publication date | 2013 |
| Pages | 472-477 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Conference on Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Punjab, India Duration: 3 Oct 2013 → 6 Oct 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Materials Engineering |
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| Country/Territory | India |
| City | Punjab |
| Period | 03/10/2013 → 06/10/2013 |
Keywords
- Water jet machining
- Abrasive flow rate
- Taguchi methodology
- Mechanism of removal
- surface finish and Optimization