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Challenges in abrasive jet machining of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites – a review

Challenges in abrasive jet machining of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites – a review The purpose of this study is for solving many issues in production that includes processing of complex-shaped profile, machining of high-strength materials, good surface finish with high-level precision and minimization of waste. Among the various advanced machining processes, abrasive jet machining (AJM) is one of the non-traditional machining techniques used for various applications such as polishing, deburring and hole making. Hence, an overview of the investigations done on carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GRFP) composites becomes important.Design/methodology/approachDiscussion on various approaches to AJM, the effect of process parameters on the glass fiber and carbon fiber polymeric composites are presented. Kerf characteristics, surface roughness and various nozzle design were also discussed.FindingsIt was observed that abrasive jet pressure, stand-off distance, traverse rate, abrasive size, nozzle diameter, angle of attack are the significant process parameters which affect the machining time, material removal rate, top kerf, bottom kerf and kerf angle. When the particle size is maximum, the increased kinetic energy of the particle improves the penetration depth on the CFRP surface. As the abrasive jet pressure is increased, the cutting process is enabled without severe jet deflection which in turn minimizes the waviness pattern, resulting in a decrease of the surface roughness.Research limitations/implicationsThe review is limited to glass fiber and carbon fiber polymeric composites.Practical implicationsIn many applications, the use of composite has gained wide acceptance. Hence, machining of the composite need for the study also has gained wide acceptance.Social implicationsThe usage of composites reduces the usage of very costly materials of high density. The cost of the material also comes down.Originality/valueThis paper is a comprehensive review of machining composite with abrasive jet. The paper covers in detail about machining of only GFRP and CFRP composites with various nozzle designs, unlike many studies which has focused widely on general AJM of various materials. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png World Journal of Engineering Emerald Publishing

Challenges in abrasive jet machining of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites – a review

World Journal of Engineering , Volume 18 (2): 18 – Nov 23, 2020

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Emerald Publishing
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1708-5284
DOI
10.1108/wje-05-2020-0190
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is for solving many issues in production that includes processing of complex-shaped profile, machining of high-strength materials, good surface finish with high-level precision and minimization of waste. Among the various advanced machining processes, abrasive jet machining (AJM) is one of the non-traditional machining techniques used for various applications such as polishing, deburring and hole making. Hence, an overview of the investigations done on carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GRFP) composites becomes important.Design/methodology/approachDiscussion on various approaches to AJM, the effect of process parameters on the glass fiber and carbon fiber polymeric composites are presented. Kerf characteristics, surface roughness and various nozzle design were also discussed.FindingsIt was observed that abrasive jet pressure, stand-off distance, traverse rate, abrasive size, nozzle diameter, angle of attack are the significant process parameters which affect the machining time, material removal rate, top kerf, bottom kerf and kerf angle. When the particle size is maximum, the increased kinetic energy of the particle improves the penetration depth on the CFRP surface. As the abrasive jet pressure is increased, the cutting process is enabled without severe jet deflection which in turn minimizes the waviness pattern, resulting in a decrease of the surface roughness.Research limitations/implicationsThe review is limited to glass fiber and carbon fiber polymeric composites.Practical implicationsIn many applications, the use of composite has gained wide acceptance. Hence, machining of the composite need for the study also has gained wide acceptance.Social implicationsThe usage of composites reduces the usage of very costly materials of high density. The cost of the material also comes down.Originality/valueThis paper is a comprehensive review of machining composite with abrasive jet. The paper covers in detail about machining of only GFRP and CFRP composites with various nozzle designs, unlike many studies which has focused widely on general AJM of various materials.

Journal

World Journal of EngineeringEmerald Publishing

Published: Nov 23, 2020

Keywords: CFRP; GFRP; AJM; Abrasive jet machining; Glass; Carbon; Composites; Process parameters; delamination

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