Mathematical model for abrasive suspension jet cutting based on orthogonal test design

This paper describes the application of orthogonal test design coupled with non-linear regression analysis to optimize abrasive suspension jet （AS J） cutting process and construct its cutting model. Orthogonal test design is applied to cutting stainless steel. Through range analysis on experiment results, the optimal process conditions for the cutting depth and the kerr ratio of the bottom width to the top width can be determined. In addition, the analysis of ranges and variances are all employed to identify various factors： traverse rate, working pressure, nozzle diameter, standoff distance which denote the importance order of the cutting parameters affecting cutting depth and the kerf ratio of the bottom width to the top width. ~rthermore, non-linear regression analysis is used to establish the mathematical models of the cutting parameters based on the cutting depth and the kerr ratio. Finally, the verification experiments of cutting parameters＇ effect on cutting performance, which show that optimized cutting parameters and cutting model can significantly improve the prediction of the cutting ability and quality of ASJ.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON VELOCITY PROFILE OF SUBMERGED ABRASIVE SUSPENSION JET FLOW

Abrasive jet cutting, as a more efficient machining or cutting method, has emerged in recent years in mining and machining industries, but the knowledge about velocity profile of abrasive jet flow lacks in general. In practice, the Polyacrylamide (PAM) is generally applie d to jet fluid to increase the suspension of the abrasive particles. Als o, the effects of PAM on jet flow are not very clear. In this paper, velocity fi elds of both the abrasive particles and the fluid were systematically studied wi th the PIV technology. The slip velocity between the abrasive particle and the surrounding fluid was subtracted out to give a further description of abrasive suspension jet. Th e effects of polymer PAM on both the fluid flow and the movement of the suspendi ng abrasive particles were also measured. And it is found that the PAM is a prop er type of additive to improve velocity fields for both the abrasive particles and the fluid in a jet. The results of the PIV measurement can help give a bett er understanding about the basic physics of abrasive suspension jet flow, and a good guidance to validate and develop reliable computational models to describe the jet.

Effect of back pressure on the grinding performance of abrasive suspension flow machining

Abrasive suspension flow machining(ASFM)is an advanced finishing method that uses an abrasive suspension slurry for grinding and chamfering as well as the finishing of inaccessible components.This study examines the effect of back pressure on the grinding characteristics of an abrasive suspension flow during the grinding of slender holes.A numerical model was developed to simulate the abrasive suspension flow in a slender hole and was verified experimentally using injector nozzle grinding equipment under different grinding pressures and back pressures.It is shown that the ASFM with back pressure not only eliminates the cavitation flow in the spray hole,but also increases the number of effective abrasive particles and the flow coefficient.Increasing the back pressure during the grinding process can increase the Reynolds number of the abrasive suspension flow and reduce the thickness of the boundary layer in the slender hole.Moreover,increasing the back pressure can improve the flow rate of the injector nozzle and its grinding performance.