Depth of Penetration and Surface Roughness Analysis of Al6061 cut by Abrasive Water Jet

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 5412-5417
Author(s):  
Prabhu Swamy N R Et al.
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Surface Finish ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Average Surface Roughness ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Average Surface ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Model Equations

In this study, model equations to predict average surface roughness value of abrasive water jet cut aluminium 6061 alloy are developed. Model equations are developed considering water jet pressure, abrasive flow rate and traverse speed of the jet. Model equations help in knowing average surface roughness value on the cutting and deformation wear regions. 27 abrasive water jet cutting experiments are conducted on trapezoidal shaped aluminium 6061 block. Depth of penetration values are found for all experimental cutting conditions. Average surface roughness values are found by non-contact surface roughness tester. Surface roughness testing is carried out along the length of depth of penetration.  Low and high average surface roughness values are noticed on the cutting and deformation wear regions respectively.  Smooth surface finish and rough surface finish with striations are observed on the cutting and deformation wear regions respectively.   

scholarly journals Influence of Abrasive Water Jet (AWJ) on Surface Roughness

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-140
Author(s):  
Ameer Jalil Nader ◽  
K. Shather Saad
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Standoff Distance ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Average Surface Roughness ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Average Surface ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting

Abrasive water jet (AWJ) is one of the most advanced and valuable non-traditional machining processes because of its massive advantages of removing metals ranging from hard to soft. This paper focused on studying the influence of jet pressure, feed rate and standoff distance on surface roughness during cutting carbon steel using abrasive water jet cutting. A surface roughness device assessed the surface roughness by performing sixteen experiments to identify the distinct texture of the surface. Based on the experiences, the best surface roughness value was 3.14 μm at jet pressure 300 MPa, standoff distance 4mm and feed rate 30 mm/min. The Taguchi method was introduced to implement the experiments and indicate the most influential process parameters on average surface roughness. The experimental results reveal that feed rate has a significant effect on average surface roughness.

scholarly journals Roughness Parameters Calculation By Means Of On-Line Vibration Monitoring Emerging From AWJ Interaction With Material

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavol Hreha ◽  
Agata Radvanska ◽  
Lucia Knapcikova ◽  
Grzegorz M. Królczyk ◽  
Stanisław Legutko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Roughness Parameters ◽  
Cutting Head ◽  
Surface Roughness Parameters ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting ◽  
On Line

Abstract The paper deals with a study of relations between the measured Ra, Rq, Rz surface roughness parameters, the traverse speed of cutting head v and the vibration parameters, PtP, RMS, vRa, generated during abrasive water jet cutting of the AISI 309 stainless steel. Equations for prediction of the surface roughness parameters were derived according to the vibration parameter and the traverse speed of cutting head. Accuracy of the equations is described according to the Euclidean distances. The results are suitable for an on-line control model simulating abrasive water jet cutting and machining using an accompanying physical phenomenon for the process control which eliminates intervention of the operator.

Surface Roughness Characterization of Medical Implant Material SS316L Stainless Steel after Cut with Water Jet Cutting Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 867 ◽  
pp. 182-187
Author(s):  
Teguh Dwi Widodo ◽  
Rudianto Raharjo ◽  
Muhammad Zaimi
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Cutting Process ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Medical Implant ◽  
Implant Material ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Study Results

In this paper, the effect of abrasive water jet cutting process on the surface character of medical implant SS316L was investigated. This research focuses on the effect of traverse speed during abrasive water jet cutting on the surface roughness and topography of medical implant material SS316L. In some study, it has been noted that the roughness of implant material correlates with the healing process of a sufferer in medical application. Furthermore, transverse speed has an important role in the manufacturing process that correlates directly with the ability of technic to produce a product at a definite time. Garnet was used as an abrasive material in this water jet cutting process. The process was taking place in room temperature with 3000Psi of water pressure. In this study, the surface roughness was examined at all point of depth of the cut surface in all of the transverse speed using Mitutoyo SJ 210, while the surface topography observed by Olympus BX53M optical microscope. The study results reveal that traverse speed has a significant effect on the surface roughness at the surface, middle, and bottom of the cut point. The Surface roughness increase as transverse speed.

Exploration on Surface Roughness in Abrasive Water Jet Cutting of AA6063-TiC Composites for Vehicle Structural Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Saravanan ◽  
V. Vijayan ◽  
A.V. Balan ◽  
T. Sathish ◽  
A. Parthiban
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Different Levels

This paper deals a set of studies performed on AA6063-TiC composites produced by adding 3%, 6% and 9% wt. of TiC in aluminium alloy 6063 and processed with abrasive water jet cutting that are formed with garnet abrasive of 80 mesh size. These studies are effectively meant to evaluate the surface roughness (Ra) of abrasive water jet cutting on various compositions of AA6063-TiC produced by stir casting route. Abrasive water jet cutting was carried out on cylindrical samples of various compositions of AA6063-TiC composites by varying traverse speed, stand-off distance and abrasive flow rate at three different levels. The experiments were performed using Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array. Contribution of these parameters on the Ra was determined by ANOVA and regression analysis to optimize the process parameters for effective machining. Among the interaction effects, traverse speed and stand-off distance combinations contribute more to the Ra. The microstructures of machined surfaces were also analysed by scaning electron microscope images and F-profile plots.

Study on carbon epoxy composite surfaces machined by abrasive water jet machining

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (20) ◽  
pp. 2909-2924 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajit Dhanawade ◽  
Shailendra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Surface Finish ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Pull Out

Traditional machining of carbon epoxy composite material is difficult due to excessive tool wear, excessive stresses and heat generation, delamination, high surface waviness, etc. In the present paper, research work involved in the experimental study of abrasive water jet machining of carbon epoxy composite material is described. The aim of present work is to improve surface finish and studying defects in machined samples. Taguchi's orthogonal array approach is used to design experiments. Process parameters namely hydraulic pressure, traverse rate, stand-off distance and abrasive mass flow rate are considered for this study. Analysis of machined surfaces and kerf quality is carried out using scanning electron microscope to evaluate microscopic features. Further, the effect of machining parameters on surface roughness is investigated using analysis of variance approach. It is found that traverse rate and pressure are most significant parameters to control surface roughness. Optimization of process parameters is performed using grey relational analysis. Thereafter, confirmation tests are carried out to verify the improvement in the surface quality with optimum set of process parameters. It is found that surface finish of machined samples is improved by 10.75% with optimum levels of process parameters. Defects like delamination, fiber pull-out and abrasive embedment are also studied using SEM. It is observed that delamination and fiber pull-out are prominent in samples machined at low pressure and high traverse rate.

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.

scholarly journals Revised Model of Abrasive Water Jet Cutting for Industrial Use

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4032
Author(s):  
Libor M. Hlaváč
Keyword(s):  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Theoretical Description ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Nozzle Orifice ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Improved Model ◽  
Awj Cutting

Research performed by the author in the last decade led him to a revision of his older analytical models used for a description and evaluation of abrasive water jet (AWJ) cutting. The review has shown that the power of 1.5 selected for the traverse speed thirty years ago was influenced by the precision of measuring devices. Therefore, the correlation of results calculated from a theoretical model with the results of experiments performed then led to an increasing of the traverse speed exponent above the value derived from the theoretical base. Contemporary measurements, with more precise devices, show that the power suitable for the traverse speed is essentially the same as the value derived in the theoretical description, i.e., it is equal to “one”. Simultaneously, the replacement of the diameter of the water nozzle (orifice) by the focusing (abrasive) tube diameter in the respective equations has been discussed, because this factor is very important for the AWJ machining. Some applications of the revised model are presented and discussed, particularly the reduced forms for a quick recalculation of the changed conditions. The correlation seems to be very good for the results calculated from the present model and those determined from experiments. The improved model shows potential to be a significant tool for preparation of the control software with higher precision in determination of results and higher calculation speed.

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