Advancement in Abrasive Water Jet Machining - A Study

Abstract

The abrasive water-jet machining is an unconventional and eco-friendly technology used for hard and brittle material in industrial purpose. As the only cold high-energy beam machining technology, abrasive water-jet (AWJ) is one of the most rapidly developed techniques in material manufacturing industry and can be applied for wide variety of materials. Energy transformation is used to get pressurized jet and to have plastic deformation and fracture, results wear ratio is infinite. The study is focused on abrasive water jet lag info and recharging of abrasives and process parameter such as Influence of pressure, traverse rate, and abrasive flow rate, depth of cut and surface roughness and size and shape of abrasive particles and effectiveness of process to get higher surface finish. Advantageous and comparison will also be part of the concern study.AWJM technique has suitable for precise machining such as polishing, drilling, turning and milling. This technique has sought the benefits of combining with other material removal methods to further expand its applications.