Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Nitin Dixit, Varun Sharma, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: This study focused on finishing 3D printed cylindrical parts using abrasive flow machining (AFM), with developed abrasive media showing effectiveness in improving surface quality. The results indicated that abrasive concentration is the most significant parameter for finishing ABS parts, while extrusion pressure and abrasive concentration are crucial for finishing PLA parts.
RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Abdul Wahab Hashmi, Harlal Singh Mali, Anoj Meena, Shadab Ahmad, Yebing Tian
Summary: This study investigates the effects of abrasive flow finishing on 3D printed PLA parts. A new eco-friendly abrasive flow machining media was developed using paper pulp, waste vegetable oil, and natural additives. The experiments showed a significant improvement in surface quality of the printed parts.
RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Can Peng, Hang Gao, Xuanping Wang
Summary: This study introduces a comprehensive framework to address the challenges in abrasive flow machining, focusing on precise finishing and dimensional accuracy. By incorporating a novel compensation strategy and utilizing capillary flow, the study accurately characterizes the behavior of abrasive media, particularly at elevated shear rates, and demonstrates high accuracy and broad application potential.
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Nitin Dixit, Varun Sharma, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: The review discusses the importance of abrasive flow machining in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries, as well as the systematic research methodology and various aspects of investigation into AFM.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gopal A. Gupta, Irfan Ahmad Ansari, J. Ramkumar, Kamal K. Kar
Summary: This research aims to develop a low-cost AFM media by replacing commercial abrasives with waste coal fly-ash to improve surface roughness of machined components. Characterized through static and dynamic rheological tests, thermogravimetric analysis, and finishing experiments on aluminum and mild steel workpieces, the newly developed media showed significant improvement in surface roughness.
CLEANER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dagmara Szynkiewicz, Pawel Georgiev, Szymon Ulenberg, Tomasz B. Aczek, Mariusz Belka
Summary: Dispersive solid-phase extraction (DSPE) is a simple and efficient sample preparation technique. In this paper, a new design of 3D printed vessels is proposed to overcome the drawbacks of conventional DSPE protocols. The developed device shows better performance and lower cost compared to the conventional method.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Chengwei Wei, Yebing Tian, Sohini Chowdhury, Jinguo Han, Zhiqiang Gu
Summary: This study aims to develop a flexible abrasive tool based on the concept of liquid body armor to enhance the surface processing quality of zirconia ceramics. Fundamental dynamic simulation and micro material removal at high-shear and low-pressure grinding conditions were analyzed. The developed flexible abrasive tool achieved ultra-precision grinding of zirconia ceramics.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Diana Popescu, Florin Baciu, Catalin Gheorghe Amza, Cosmin Mihai Cotrut, Rodica Marinescu
Summary: The research found that 3D-printed medical devices have permeation issues, requiring post-processing operations to prevent fluid intake, with acetone surface treatment playing a role. Experimental results show that layer thickness is the most important factor affecting sealing performance.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Abdul Wahab Hashmi, Harlal Singh Mali, Anoj Meena, Kuldeep K. Saxena, Ana Pilar Valerga Puerta, Dharam Buddhi
Summary: This paper examines the feasibility of using waste vegetable oils and waste coal ash as abrasive flow machining media to improve the surface quality of FDM parts. Through an optimized experimental design, it was found that the use of coal-ash-based media can achieve a maximum improvement of 83% in surface quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTERACTIVE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING - IJIDEM
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Seyed Shahin Seyedi, Mohammad Reza Shabgard, Seyed Borhan Mousavi, Saeed Zeinali Heris
Summary: This research investigated the impact of temperature on surface roughness and material removal rate using a one-way abrasive flow machining with SiC, Al2O3, and B2O3 particles as abrasive particles. The findings showed that media containing Al2O3 particles had higher surface roughness, and material removal rate decreased as temperature decreased.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Nitin Dixit, Varun Sharma, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: In this study, an advanced variant of abrasive flow machining (AFM) called ultrasonic-assisted magnetic abrasive flow machining (UAMAFM) was developed. The effects of external assistances, machine, and media-based parameters on material removal and surface roughness improvement were analyzed. Optimized process parameters were determined to achieve maximum material removal and surface roughness improvement. Predictive models based on statistical analysis were also developed.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Bao-Cai Zhang, Shi-Fei Chen, Nasim Khiabani, Yu Qiao, Xin-Chang Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the machining mechanism of abrasive flow machining (AFM) microstructures through the transmission morphology and rheological behaviors of the abrasive media. A machining mechanism model incorporating microplastic deformation and continuous viscous flow was established and successfully simulated using the Phan-Thien-Tanner (PTT) model combined with a wall slipping model. The results were verified and confirmed the validity of the simulation.
ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Renke Kang, Yu Zhang, Shang Gao, Jinxing Huang, Xianglong Zhu
Summary: A novel nonwoven structured grind-polishing wheel with ultrafine abrasives was developed for grinding silicon wafers. The wheel, using zirconia as abrasives and nonwoven fibers as structures, achieved high surface/subsurface quality of ground silicon at reduced time and cost.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Andrey Yankin, Gaini Serik, Saniya Danenova, Yerassyl Alipov, Ali Temirgali, Didier Talamona, Asma Perveen
Summary: This research aims to optimize the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printing parameters for ABS and Nylon in order to improve fatigue resistance. The study involves experimental investigation using the Taguchi method and finite element analysis. The results show that Nylon performs better than ABS, the 'tri-hexagon' structure has the highest fatigue life (statistically significant for ABS only), and decreasing nozzle diameter increases the fatigue life of both materials. Printing speed has no significant influence on fatigue life for both ABS and Nylon.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Mykhailo Samoilenko, Greg Lanik, Vladimir Brailovski
Summary: Abrasive flow machining (AFM) is considered a suitable technique for surface finishing of laser powder bed fused (LPBF) parts, with a numerical tool developed to predict material removal and surface roughness. Model validation using calibration artifacts showed an average discrepancy of not more than 25% between calculated and experimental values, demonstrating its practical applicability.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS PROCESSING
(2021)
