scholarly journals Impact of Preparation of Titanium Alloys on Their Abrasive Water Jet Machining

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (24) ◽  
pp. 7768
Author(s):  
Adam Štefek ◽  
Martin Tyč
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Niti Alloy ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Declination Angle ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Awj Cutting

Several titanium alloys, i.e., grade 2 Ti, Ti6Al4V and NiTi alloy, prepared by selected deformation procedures were subjected to abrasive water jet (AWJ) cutting and subsequently analysed. The study describes samples’ preparations and respective material structures. The impact of deformation processing of the selected alloys on the declination angle during cutting, and the results of measurements of surface wall quality performed for the selected samples at the Department of Physics of Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava, are presented and discussed, as are also the influences of structural features of the processed titanium alloys on surface qualities of the investigated samples. The results showed that the highest resistance to AWJ machining exhibited the Ti6Al4V alloy prepared by forward extrusion. Its declination angle (recalculated to the thickness 10 mm to compare all the studied samples) was 12.33° at the traverse speed of 100 mm/min, pumping pressure of 380 MPa, and abrasive mass flow rate of 250 g/min.

A study on kerf characteristics of hybrid aluminium 7075 metal matrix composites machined using abrasive water jet machining technology

2016 ◽  
Vol 232 (4) ◽  
pp. 690-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
KSK Sasikumar ◽  
KP Arulshri ◽  
K Ponappa ◽  
M Uthayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Kerf Angle ◽  
Scanning Electron

Metal matrix composites are difficult to machine in traditional machining methods. Abrasive water jet machining is a state-of-the art technology which enables machining of practically all engineering materials. This article deals with the investigation on optimization of process parameters of abrasive water jet machining of hybrid aluminium 7075 metal matrix composites with 5%, 10% and 15% of TiC and B4C (equal amount of each) reinforcement. The kerf characteristics such as kerf top width, kerf angle and surface roughness were studied against the abrasive water jet machining process parameters, namely, water jet pressure, jet traverse speed and standoff distance. Contribution of these parameters on responses was determined by analysis of variance. Regression models were obtained for kerf characteristics. Contribution of traverse speed was found to be more than other parameters in affecting top kerf width. Water jet pressure influenced more in affecting kerf angle and surface finish. The microstructures of machined surfaces were also analysed by scanning electron microscopy. The scanning electron microscopy investigations exposed the plastic deformation cutting of hybrid 7075 aluminium metal matrix composite. X-ray diffraction analysis results proved the non-entrapment of abrasive particle on the machined surface.

scholarly journals Influence of Local Temperature Changes on the Material Microstructure in Abrasive Water Jet Machining (AWJM)

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5399
Author(s):  
Sławomir Spadło ◽  
Damian Bańkowski ◽  
Piotr Młynarczyk ◽  
Irena M. Hlaváčová
Keyword(s):  
Local Heat Transfer ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Local Temperature ◽  
Adjacent Area ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Material Microstructure ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Jet Impact ◽  
The Impact

This article considers effects of local heat transfer taking place insteel cutting by abrasive water jet machining (AWJM). The influence of temperature changes during AWJM has not been investigated thoroughly. Most studies on AWJM suggest that thermal energy has little or no effect on the material cut. This study focused on the analysis of the material microstructure and indentation microhardness in the jet impact zone and the adjacent area. The structure features revealed through optical metallography and scanning microscopy suggest local temperature changes caused by the impact of the abrasive water jet against the workpiece surface. From the microscopic examinationand hardness tests, it is clear that, during the process, large amounts of energy were transferred locally. The mechanical stress produced by the water jet led to plastic deformation at and near the surface. This was accompanied by the generation and transfer of large amounts of heat resulting in a local rise in temperature to 450 °C or higher.

MODELING AND MULTI-RESPONSE OPTIMIZATION OF ABRASIVE WATER JET MACHINING USING ANN COUPLED WITH NSGA-II

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
ABHIMANYU K. CHANDGUDE ◽  
SHIVPRAKASH B. BARVE
Keyword(s):  
Water Pressure ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Nsga Ii ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann

This paper aims to develop a predictive model and optimize the performance of the abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) during machining of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) epoxy laminates composite through a unique approach of artificial neural network (ANN) linked with the nondominated sorting genetic algorithm-II (NSGA-II). Initially, 80 AWJM experimental runs were carried out to generate the data set to train and test the ANN model. During the experimentation, the stand-off distance (SOD), water pressure, traverse speed and abrasive mass flow rate (AMFR) were selected as input AWJM variables and the average surface roughness and kerf width were considered as response variables. The established ANN model predicted the response variable with mean square error of 0.0027. Finally, the ANN coupled NSGA-II algorithm was applied to determine the optimum AWJM input parameters combinations based on multiple objectives.

A Method to Reduce Milling Time for Ti-6Al-4V Alloy for Controlled Depth Milling Using Abrasive Water Jet Machining

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 1764-1768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar Pal ◽  
Puneet Tandon
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Surface Waviness ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Machining Time ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Conventional Machining

This Abrasive Water Jet Machining (AWJM) process is usually used to through cut materials which are difficult to cut by conventional machining processes. This process may also be used for controlled depth milling (CDM) of materials. This work primarily focuses on controlling the abrasive flow rate to reduce the time for machining the component. Here, an experimental setup is made with a modified attachment for abrasive feed system to machine for Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The work also investigates the surface morphology, tolerance on depth of machining and surface waviness for the modified setup. With change in mass flow rate of abrasive, the traverse speed is altered and its effects on the machining time are studied. It is observed that traverse speed is an important parameter in the case of CDM for AWJM. It is also shown that surface waviness can be reduced as traverse speed is increased by using modified abrasive feeding system.

A Study on Deviations of the Jet with Traverse Speeds on Different Materials in Pocket Milling Using Abrasive Water Jet Machining Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 372 ◽  
pp. 402-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.V.K. Gupta ◽  
J. Ramkumar ◽  
Puneet Tandon ◽  
N.S. Vyas
Keyword(s):  
Current Trend ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Tool Paths ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining

The current trend in abrasive water jet machining process is getting focused on milling applications using this technique. Abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) process is a well defined process for cutting or part separation. The present paper reports on the geometry obtained in controlled depth milling process of different materials. The dimensions considered in this paper are the pocket depth and the change in the kerf profile. Experimental observations are made relating the kerf profile with traverse speed and the mechanical properties of the work piece material. Tool paths for obtaining the pocket of size 9 mm x 20 mm are generated in raster mode and machined using AWJM on materials of varying hardness and at different traverse speeds. It is observed that there is a significant change in the geometry of the kerf profile and also the depth of the pocket with speed in conjuction with the material hardness.

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.

scholarly journals Abrasive Water Jet Cutting of Hardox Steels—Quality Investigation

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1652
Author(s):  
Tibor Krenicky ◽  
Milos Servatka ◽  
Stefan Gaspar ◽  
Jozef Mascenik
Keyword(s):  
Surface Quality ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Declination Angle ◽  
Relationship Of

The paper aims to study the surface quality dependency on selected parameters of cuts made in Hardox™ by abrasive water jet (AWJ). The regression process was applied on measured data and the equations were prepared for both the Ra and Rz roughness parameters. One set of regression equations was prepared for the relationship of Ra and Rz on cutting parameters—pumping pressure, traverse speed, and abrasive mass flow rate. The second set of regression equations describes relationships between the declination angle in kerf as the independent variable and either the Ra or the Rz parameters as dependent variables. The models can be used to predict cutting variables to predict the surface quality parameters.

scholarly journals Analyses of Vibration Signals Generated in W. Nr. 1.0038 Steel during Abrasive Water Jet Cutting Aimed to Process Control

Materials ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 345
Author(s):  
Martin Tyč ◽  
Irena M. Hlaváčová ◽  
Pavel Barták
Keyword(s):  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Vibration Monitoring ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Vibration Signals ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Evaluation Of Data ◽  
Awj Cutting ◽  
The Relationship

The presented research was aimed at finding a suitable tool and procedure for monitoring undercuts or other problems such as cutting without abrasive or inappropriate parameters of the jet during the abrasive water jet (AWJ) cutting of hard-machined materials. Plates of structural steel RSt 37-2 of different thickness were cut through by AWJ with such traverse speeds that cuts of various qualities were obtained. Vibrations of the workpiece were monitored by three accelerometers mounted on the workpiece by a special block that was designed for this purpose. After detecting and recording vibration signals through the National Instruments (NI) program Signal Express, we processed this data by means of the LabVIEW Sound and Vibration Toolkit. Statistical evaluation of data was performed, and RMS was identified as the parameter most suitable for online vibration monitoring. We focus on the analysis of the relationship between the RMS and traverse speed.

Aspects of Machining Parameter Effect on Cut Quality in Abrasive Water Jet Cutting

2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 201-206
Author(s):  
Predrag Janković ◽  
Miroslav Radovanović ◽  
Oana Dodun ◽  
Miloš Madić ◽  
Dušan Petković
Keyword(s):  
Great Influence ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Cut Quality ◽  
Machining Parameter

Abrasive water jet machining is frequently used in industry. It is one of the most versatile processes in the world. The basic advantages of abrasive water jet machining is that no heat affected zones or mechanical stresses are left on an abrasive water jet cut surface, high flexibility and small cutting forces. Although this cutting technology includes many advantages, there are some drawbacks. For instance, abrasive water jet cutting can produce tapered edges on the kerf of workpiece being cut. This can limit the potential applications of abrasive water jet cutting, if further machining of the edges is needed to achieve the engineering tolerance required for the part. The machining parameters have a great influence on these phenomena. The aim of this paper is to investigate the cut quality of EN AW-6060 aluminium alloy sheets under abrasive water jets. The experimental results indicate that the feed rate (nozzle traverse speed) of the jet is a significant parameter on the surface morphology.

Investigation of cutting quality and surface roughness in abrasive water jet machining of bone

2018 ◽  
Vol 232 (9) ◽  
pp. 850-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Shakouri ◽  
Mohammad Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Abrasive Particle ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Particles ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Machining ◽  
Bone Powder

The abrasive water jet machining is known as a cold cutting process and can be effective for developing cut in the bone in orthopedic surgery to prevent thermal necrosis. This research examined surface roughness and cutting quality of bovine femur bone using abrasive water jet machining. Furthermore, the effect of three parameters was studied including water pressure, traverse speed, and the type of abrasive particles. The feed rate of the abrasive particles was considered 100 g/min, and the levels obtained from pure water jet cutting, bone powder abrasive water jet machining, and sugar abrasive water jet machining were compared with each other. Application of bone powder as an abrasive particle caused improved cutting quality, when compared with pure water jet, and in the best case, it resulted Ra and Rz values of 7.36 and 54.76 μm, respectively at the pressure of 3500 bar and traverse speed of 50 mm/min. The minimum surface roughness was obtained using sugar abrasive particles at the pressure of 3500 bar and traverse speed of 50 mm/min. The values of Ra and Rz parameters measured at the most desirable state were 3.87 and 19.72 μm, respectively. The results suggested that use of sugar as an abrasive material, in comparison with pure water jet and bone powder water jet, resulted in improved cutting quality. Furthermore, elevation of water pressure and reduction of traverse speed had a significant effect on improving surface roughness.

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