2. INTRODUCTION
Abrasive jet machining is the material removal process where the material is removed by
high velocity stream of air/gas or water and abrasive mixture .
An abrasive is small, hard particle having sharp edges and an irregular shape .
High velocity jet is aimed at a surface under controller condition .
4. A gas (Nitrogen, CO2 or air) is supplied at 2 – 8 kg/cm2
Oxygen should never be used. (because, it causes violent chemical
action with the workpiece chips or abrasive particles).
Gas passes through a mixing chamber after filtration and regulation.
In the mixing chamber, abrasive particles (10 – 40 m) are present
and vibrated at 50 Hz.
Amplitude of vibration – to control the feed rate of abrasives.
(Gas + abrasives) - passed through a 0.45 mm diameter tungsten
carbide nozzle at a speed of 150 – 300 m/s.
The nozzle is directed over the area to be machined.
Machining System – Contd.
5. Components of Abrasive Jet
Machining
o Abrasive delivery system
o Control system
o Gas delivery system
o Nozzle
o Mixing chamber
o Motion system
10. Abrasive Jet Machining
In Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM), abrasive particles are made to impinge
on the work material at a high velocity. The high velocity abrasive particles
remove the material by micro-cutting action as well as brittle fracture of the
work material.
11. Advantages
o Extr emely fas t s etup & pr ogr amming
o N o s tar t hole r equir ed
o There is only one tool
o Low c apital c os t
o Les s vibr ation
o N o heat gener ated in w or k piec e
o Envir onmentally fr iendly
12. Disadvantages
o Low metal removal rate
o Due to stay cutting accuracy is affected
o Abrasive powder cannot be reused
o Tapper is also a problem
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o The removal rate is slow.
o Stray cutting can’t be avoided (low accuracy of 0.1 mm).
o The tapering effect may occur especially when drilling in metals.
o The abrasive may get impeded in the work surface.
o Suitable dust-collecting systems should be provided.
o Soft materials can’t be machined by the process.
o Silica dust may be a health hazard.
o Ordinary shop air should be filtered to remove moisture and oil.
Limitations
14. Conclusion
o The better performance , and the applications
represented above statements confirm that
ABRASIVE JET MACHINING is continue to
expand .
o The new software’s used to minimize time and
investments , there by making it possible for
more manufacturers of precision parts to install
AJM centers .