Numerical modelling of kerf geometry in abrasive water jet machining
by Ambuj Saxena, S. Paul
International Journal of Abrasive Technology (IJAT), Vol. 1, No. 2, 2007

Abstract: Abrasive Water Jet (AWJ) machining is gaining acceptance and popularity under actual shop floor conditions as a mature machining technology. This requires thorough experimental and numerical research to utilise the full potential of the technology. This work proposes a numerical modelling technique to study the effect of different process parameters on kerf characteristics. The implemented numerical model not only captures the individual effect of process parameters on kerf characteristics like depth of penetration, kerf shape and surface roughness, but also most importantly matches the trend between two processed features of the kerf namely Taper quality parameter and Cutting ability parameter.

Online publication date: Fri, 12-Oct-2007

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