Development of magnetic field-assisted finishing (MFAF) for exotic materials using abrasive slurry circulation system effects of media properties on the finishing characteristics

C. W. Kum, T. Sato, D. L. Butler

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Abstract

This paper is a progress update to the process development of Rapid-MRF, which has been reported by the authors previously as a new MFAF technology for Ti-6Al-4V components. A new embodiment with an abrasive slurry reservoir to address the problem of media scattering is presented and the effects of media properties on the finishing characteristics are studied. Firstly, certain carbonyl iron-abrasive (CI-abrasive) size ratio is found to generate pits on the polished surface. The ratio is estimated by considering the size of interstitial sites in the CI structure. Secondly, a slurry pH of 11.5 is found to retard CI oxidation and surface roughness (Ra) reduction. Lastly, an increase in slurry viscosity caused a drop in material removal rate (MRR) that may be explained with lubrication theory.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014
EditorsR. Leach
Publishereuspen
Pages295-298
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780956679031
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 2 Jun 20146 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014
Volume2

Conference

Conference14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period2/06/146/06/14

Keywords

  • Magnetic field-assisted finishing
  • Media properties
  • Rapid-MRF

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Instrumentation
  • Environmental Engineering

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