scholarly journals Some characteristics of surfaces machined with abrasive waterjet turning

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Cutting Head ◽  
Constant Diameter ◽  
Machined Surface Quality ◽  
Turned Parts

Abstract This paper presents an experimental study of abrasive waterjet turning of an extrusion aluminum alloy (AlMg0,7Si). The aim of the paper is to determine differences of two methods from the point of view of machined surface quality and the depth of penetration, i.e., the diameter of the parts after the turning process. During the experiments, the traverse speed of the cutting head and the rotation of the turned parts were changed, other parameters, like pressure of the water, abrasive mass flow rate were kept constant. Diameter and some surface roughness parameters of the test parts were measured after the machining. On the base of experimental results, advantages, and disadvantages of two methods are explained in the paper.

An Experimental Study on Milling Al2O3 Ceramics with Abrasive Waterjet

2007 ◽  
Vol 339 ◽  
pp. 500-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Xia Feng ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Rong Guo Hou ◽  
X.Y. Lu
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Machining Performance ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Machined Surface Quality ◽  
Material Volume

The machining performance of Al2O3 ceramics is studied by abrasive waterjet (AWJ) milling experiment. The machined surface characteristics and the effect of process parameters on machined surface quality are analyzed. The results showed that the nozzle traverse speed and traverse feed have a strong effect on the machined surface quality. The effect of process parameters on material volume removal rate and the milling depth is also researched. The results indicated that the material volume removal rate and the milling depth would be increased at the milling conditions of higher water pressure and bigger standoff distance. However, the milling depth will decrease at the milling conditions of higher traverse speed and higher traverse feed, and the material volume removal rate has a complex variation.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND TAPER ANGLE IN ABRASIVE WATER JET MACHINING OF 7075 ALUMINUM COMPOSITE USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (03) ◽  
pp. 1950112 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. SHANMUGAM ◽  
K. KRISHNAMURTHY ◽  
T. MOHANRAJ
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Standoff Distance ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Taper Angle

Surface roughness and taper angle of an abrasive waterjet machined surface of 7075 Aluminum metal matrix composite were deliberately studied. Response surface methodology design of experiments and analysis of variance were used to design the experiments and to identify the effect of process parameters on surface roughness and taper angle. The jet traverse speed and jet pressure were the most significant process parameters which influence the surface roughness and taper angle, respectively. Increasing the pressure and jet traverse speed results in increasing the surface roughness and taper angle. At the same time, decreasing the standoff distance and jet traverse speed possibly enhances both the responses. The optimal process parameters of 1[Formula: see text]mm as standoff distance, 192[Formula: see text]MPa as water pressure and 30[Formula: see text]mm[Formula: see text]min[Formula: see text] as jet traverse speed were identified to obtain the minimum value of surface roughness and taper angle. Based on the optimal parameters, the confirmation test was conducted. The mathematical equation was obtained from the experimental data using regression analysis; it was observed that the error was less than 5% of the experimentally measured values.

Effect of Process Parameters on Depth of Penetration & Surface Roughness in Abrasive Waterjet Cutting of Copper

2019 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 301-306
Author(s):  
Keshav Kashyap ◽  
S. Srinivas
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Mass Flow Rate ◽  
Mass Flow ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
High Water ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Depth Of Penetration

This study evaluates the effect of process parameters on depth of penetration and surface roughness in abrasive waterjet (AWJ) cutting of copper. Full factorial experiments are carried out on trapezoidal blocks for each of the three abrasive particle sizes used. Experimental parameters - abrasive mass flow rate, water jet pressure and traverse speed are varied at three levels. Main effects and contributions of process parameters to depth of penetration and surface roughness is calculated. From the data, it is observed that, high abrasive mass flow rate, high water jet pressure and low traverse speed resulted in higher depth of penetration and a high abrasive mass flow rate, high water jet pressure and low traverse speed resulted in lesser Ra value. Using experimental data a statistical model for predicting depth of penetration & surface roughness is developed. Error between experimental and statistical values are compared to validate the statistical model. The maximum DOP of 49.32mm was observed at AMFR=405.4 g/min, P=300 MPa, TS=60 mm/min, MS=60 Mesh and minimum DOP of 4.27mm was observed at AMFR=200 g/min, P=100 MPa, TS=90 mm/min, MS=80 Mesh.

Surface Waviness in Abrasive Waterjet Offset-Mode Turning

2014 ◽  
Vol 599-601 ◽  
pp. 555-559
Author(s):  
Iman Zohourkari ◽  
Mehdi Zohoor ◽  
Massimiliano Annoni
Keyword(s):  
Mass Flow Rate ◽  
Mass Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Surface Waviness ◽  
Cutting Head

In this paper, surface waviness quality in abrasive waterjet offset-mode turning has been studied regarding variations of some process parameters. Influence of five main operational parameters such as water pressure, cutting head traverse speed, abrasive mass flow rate, workpiece rotational speed and depth of cut on surface waviness of turned parts have been investigated using statistical approach. Second order regression model presented for surface waviness. The model accuracy was verified by comparing with experimental data. It found that abrasive mass flow rate, cutting head traverse speed and DOC are the most influential parameters while water pressure and workpiece rotational speed show lesser effectiveness.

Modeling of Surface Waviness in Abrasive Waterjet Offset-Mode Turning

2014 ◽  
Vol 621 ◽  
pp. 202-207
Author(s):  
Iman Zohourkari ◽  
Mehdi Zohoor ◽  
Massimiliano Annoni
Keyword(s):  
Mass Flow Rate ◽  
Mass Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Surface Waviness ◽  
Cutting Head

In this paper, surface waviness produced by turning aluminum parts with abrasive waterjet has been studied regarding changes in some process parameters. Effect of five major parameters such as water pressure, cutting head traverse speed, abrasive mass flow rate, workpiece rotational speed and depth of cut have been investigated using analysis of variances. Second order regression model presented forwaviness.The validity of the model wasconfirmed bycomparing with experimental data. It found thatabrasive mass flow rate, cutting head traverse speed and DOC are the most influencing parameters while water pressure and workpiece rotational speed show lesser effectiveness.

Abrasive Waterjet Profile Cutting of Thick Titanium/Graphite Fiber Metal Laminate

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishi Pahuja ◽  
M. Ramulu ◽  
M. Hashish
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Load Ratio ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Material System ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fiber Metal

Fiber Metal Laminates (FML) are one of the most advanced engineered materials used in aerospace industry. The combination of metallic sheets interspersed in composite laminates in one hybrid material system provides higher impact and corrosion resistance when compared with their monolithic counterparts. However, due to the difference in machining responses for different material phases, conventional machining often induce damages and defects, affecting the cost and structural performance of the part. This research study investigates the machinability of thermoplastic Titanium Graphite (TiGr) FML. The feasibility and machinability of contouring thick (7.6 mm–10.5 mm) TiGr through Abrasive Waterjet (AWJ) process was studied in terms of machined kerf characteristics — taper ratio and surface quality. The effect of a wide range of process parameters was investigated such as geometric variables (mixing tube aspect ratio and orifice bore size), kinetic variables (water pressure, jet traverse speed) and abrasive load ratio on the machining quality. Predictive mathematical regression models were developed through Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) in order to optimize the process. Alongside, machined surface was examined to inspect the topological characteristics, material removal mechanism, and machining induced damage (micro-defects) and distortion through Surface Profilometry, Scanning electron and optical microscopy. A comparison was drawn between conventional and AWJ trimming of TiGr to demonstrate the superiority and high speed machining of AWJ with less damage.

scholarly journals Effect of Waterjet Machining Parameters on the Cut Quality of PP and PVC-U Materials Coated with Polyurethane and Acrylate Coatings

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (24) ◽  
pp. 7542
Author(s):  
Miroslav Müller ◽  
Viktor Kolář ◽  
Jan Šulc ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Mishra ◽  
Monika Hromasová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Base Material ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Kerf Width ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Taper Angle ◽  
Cutting Head ◽  
Cut Quality

The article focuses on the machining of polymeric materials polypropylene (PP) and un-plasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U) after surface treatment with polyurethane and acrylate coatings using waterjet technology. Two types of waterjet technologies, abrasive waterjet (AWJ) and waterjet without abrasive (WJ), were used. The kerf width and its taper angle, at the inlet and outlet of the waterjet from the workpiece, were evaluated. Significant differences between AWJ and WJ technology were found. WJ technology proved to be less effective due to the creation of a nonuniform cutting gap and significant burrs. AWJ technology was shown to be more efficient, i.e., more uniform cuts were achieved compared to WJ technology, especially at a cutting head traverse speed of 50 mm·min−1. The most uniform kerf width or taper angle was achieved for PP + MOBIHEL (0.09°). The materials (PP and PVC-U) with the POLURAN coating had higher values of the taper angle of the cutting gap than the material with the MOBIHEL coating at all cutting head traverse speeds. The SEM results showed that the inappropriate cutting head traverse speed and the associated WJ technology resulted in significant destruction of the material to be cut on the underside of the cut. Delamination of the POLURAN and MOBIHEL coatings from the base material PP and PVC-U was not demonstrated by SEM analysis over the range of cutting head traverse speeds, i.e., 50 to 1000 mm·min−1.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Effects of Machining Parameters on Material Removal Rate in Abrasive Waterjet Turning

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 624203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Zohourkari ◽  
Mehdi Zohoor ◽  
Massimiliano Annoni
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Cutting Head

The effects of the main operational machining parameters on the material removal rate (MRR) in abrasive waterjet turning (AWJT) are presented in this paper using a statistical approach. The five most common machining parameters such as water pressure, abrasive mass flow rate, cutting head traverse speed, workpiece rotational speed, and depth of cut have been put into a five-level central composite rotatable experimental design (CCRD). The main effects of parameters and the interaction among them were analyzed by means of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the response surfaces for MRR were obtained fitting a second-order polynomial function. It has been found that depth of cut and cutting head traverse speed are the most influential parameters, whereas the rotational speed is insignificant. In addition, the investigations show that interactions between traverse speed and pressure, abrasive mass flow rate and depth of cut, and pressure and depth of cut are significant on MRR. This result advances the AWJT state of the art. A complete model discussion has been reported drawing interesting considerations on the AWJT process characterising phenomena, where parameters interactions play a fundamental role.

scholarly journals Abrasive Waterjet (AWJ) Forces—Potential Indicators of Machining Quality

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3309
Author(s):  
Libor M. Hlaváč ◽  
Massimiliano P. G. Annoni ◽  
Irena M. Hlaváčová ◽  
Francesco Arleo ◽  
Francesco Viganò ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Speed Ratio ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Measuring Device ◽  
Cutting Head ◽  
Wear Ratio ◽  
Tilting Angle ◽  
Declination Angle ◽  
Awj Cutting

The necessity of monitoring the abrasive waterjet (AWJ) processes increases with the spreading of this tool into the machining processes. The forces produced on the workpiece during the abrasive waterjet machining can yield some valuable information. Therefore, a special waterjet-force measuring device designed and produced in the past has been used for the presented research. It was tested during the AWJ cutting processes, because they are the most common and the best described up-to-date AWJ applications. Deep studies of both the cutting process and the respective force signals led to the decision that the most appropriate indication factor is the tangential-to-normal force ratio (TNR). Three theorems concerning the TNR were formulated and investigated. The first theorem states that the TNR strongly depends on the actual-to-limit traverse speed ratio. The second theorem claims that the TNR relates to the cutting-to-deformation wear ratio inside the kerf. The third theorem states that the TNR value changes when the cutting head and the respective jet axis are tilted so that a part of the jet velocity vector projects into the traverse speed direction. It is assumed that the cutting-to-deformation wear ratio increases in a certain range of tilting angles of the cutting head. This theorem is supported by measured data and can be utilized in practice for the development of a new method for the monitoring of the abrasive waterjet cutting operations. Comparing the tilted and the non-tilted jet, we detected the increase of the TNR average value from 1.28 ± 0.16 (determined for the declination angle 20° and the respective tilting angle 10°) up to 2.02 ± 0.25 (for the declination angle 30° and the respective tilting angle of 15°). This finding supports the previously predicted and published assumptions that the tilting of the cutting head enables an increase of the cutting wear mode inside the forming kerf, making the process more efficient.

scholarly journals Response Surface Methods Used for Optimization of Abrasive Waterjet Machining of the Stainless Steel X2 CrNiMo 17-12-2

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2475
Author(s):  
Andrea Deaconescu ◽  
Tudor Deaconescu
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Input Parameter ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Abrasive Waterjet Machining ◽  
Waterjet Machining

Abrasive waterjet machining (AWJM) has a particularly high potential for the machining of stainless steels. One of the main optimization objectives of the machining of X2 CrNiMo 17-12-2 stainless steel is obtaining a minimal surface roughness. This entails selecting an optimum configuration of the main influencing factors of the machining process. Optimization of the machining system was achieved by intervening on four selected input quantities (traverse speed, waterjet pressure, stand-off distance, and grit size), with three set points considered for each. The effects of modifying the set-points of each input parameter on the surface roughness were studied. By means of response surface methodology (RSM) the combination of factor set points was determined that ensures a minimum roughness of the machined surface. The main benefit of RSM is the reduced time needed for experimenting.

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