Effect of Process Parameters on Metal Cutting Using Abrasive Water Jet Machining (AWJM) Technology: A Review
Keywords:
kerf taper, kerf profile, stand-off distance, abrasive mass flow rate, traverse speed, pressure, water jet, Abrasive water jet machining (AWJM)Abstract
Abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) is a nonconventional eco-friendly machining method widely employed in many modern industrial applications. Among various process factors that influence the quality of machined surface cut using AWJM technology, water jet pressure, traverse speed, abrasive mass flow rate, stand-off distance, type of abrasive material, particle size, and work material are considered the key operating parameters. This paper reviews the findings of recent studies of the cutting of different workpiece materials using AWJM technology with regard to the impact of key process parameters on the machining responses such as surface roughness (Ra), kerf geometrical and dimensional accuracy, depth of cut, and material elimination rate (MRR), and makes recommendations for future research
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