A critical review of past research and advances in abrasive flow finishing process
Abrasive flow finishing (AFF) is an advanced nano-finishing process using abrasive-laden
self-deformable putty for finishing, deburring, radiusing, chamfering, stress-relieving, and …
self-deformable putty for finishing, deburring, radiusing, chamfering, stress-relieving, and …
Abrasive flow finishing of FDM printed extrusion die insert pattern using novel AFM fixture with mandrel guide
The staircase/stair-stepping effect causes wrapping, shrinkage, and surface roughness in
additively manufactured (AM) parts. Consequently, abrasive flow finishing (AFF) or abrasive …
additively manufactured (AM) parts. Consequently, abrasive flow finishing (AFF) or abrasive …
On prolongation of discharge regime during ECDM by titrated flow of electrolyte
In electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM), the drilling of micro holes has been
established through two regimes (ie, discharge and hydrodynamic regimes). In discharge …
established through two regimes (ie, discharge and hydrodynamic regimes). In discharge …
Fabrication of micro-slits using W-ECDM process with textured wire surface: An experimental investigation on kerf overcut reduction and straightness improvement
In this work, a vertical configuration of wire electrochemical discharge machining (W-ECDM)
process with textured wire surface was used to machine the micro-slits on glass. The effects …
process with textured wire surface was used to machine the micro-slits on glass. The effects …
On form accuracy and surface roughness in micro-ultrasonic machining of silicon microchannels
D Sreehari, AK Sharma - Precision Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Accuracy in manufacturing microchannels is important in order to achieve their intended
function. Smooth and high aspect ratio microchannels on silicon wafer substrate are needed …
function. Smooth and high aspect ratio microchannels on silicon wafer substrate are needed …
Experimental investigation on unidirectional abrasive flow machining of trim die workpiece
JK Sambharia, HS Mali, V Garg - Materials and Manufacturing …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Abrasive flow machining (AFM) processes are mainly used for deburring, polishing, and
radiusing of surfaces and edges utilizing a viscoelastic abrasive media. The cutting edges of …
radiusing of surfaces and edges utilizing a viscoelastic abrasive media. The cutting edges of …
[HTML][HTML] Rheological characterization of newly developed fly-ash mixed polymeric media and its finishing performance through abrasive flow machining
GA Gupta, IA Ansari, J Ramkumar, KK Kar - Cleaner Engineering and …, 2021 - Elsevier
One of the essential requirements for efficient performance and longer service life of
machined components is a good surface finish. Though there are other traditional finishing …
machined components is a good surface finish. Though there are other traditional finishing …
Development of polymer abrasive medium for nanofinishing of microholes on surgical stainless steel using abrasive flow finishing process
S Singh, M Ravi Sankar - Proceedings of the Institution of …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
The finishing operation completes the manufacturing cycle of a component. Depending on
the level of finish (micro and nano) required on the component surface, different finishing …
the level of finish (micro and nano) required on the component surface, different finishing …
Development and characterization of fly ash-ground tire rubber-based abrasive flow finishing media and its performance assessment
IA Ansari, KK Kar, J Ramkumar - Journal of the Brazilian Society of …, 2024 - Springer
The study aims to develop a novel, fly ash-ground tire rubber media for abrasive flow
finishing (AFF) applications by utilizing by-products or waste materials. The novel media was …
finishing (AFF) applications by utilizing by-products or waste materials. The novel media was …
Flow burnishing with glass microspheres and its impact on the surface condition of 2017A alloy elements
K Korzynska, W Zeglicki, M Korzynski… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2020 - Elsevier
The paper describes a new finishing method–Microsphere Flow Burnishing (MFB). In terms
of its kinematic properties the process is similar to Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) except …
of its kinematic properties the process is similar to Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) except …