Quantitative evaluation of machinability in abrasive waterjet machining

Authors

Jiyue Zeng, University of Rhode Island
Thomas J. Kim, University of Rhode Island
Robert J. Wallace, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-1992

Abstract

An experimental study is conducted to evaluate the abrasive waterjet machinability of engineering materials. The equation to predict the depth of cut is derived based on an erosion model formulated in previous studies. The cutting model is modified by introducing a new AWJ cutting parameter called 'Erosion Resistance'. The materials machinability is quantified in terms of a ' Machinability Number' which is determined for various engineering materials. A method for predicting the process parameters developed using the governing equation of the 'Machinability Number'.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Production Engineering Division (Publication) PED

Volume

58

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Zeng, Jiyue, Thomas J. Kim, and Robert J. Wallace. "Quantitative evaluation of machinability in abrasive waterjet machining." American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Production Engineering Division (Publication) PED 58, (1992): 169-179. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/mcise_facpubs/479