Abrasive Waterjet Machining of Engineering Materials
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Author(s): J. Wang
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications
ISBN: 0878499180
Format: softback
106pp
Price: $48.00
Review Date: 11 July 2003
Review: There is a need for new processing technologies in difficult-to-machine advanced materials, such as ceramics, composites and thermally-sensitive materials. Abrasive waterjet (AWJ) machining, a relatively new process, is still under change and development. This book concentrates on the practical applications and explains the basic scientific aspects. It provides a detailed analysis of the effects of the major process parameters on cutting performance when machining some typical engineering materials, as well as novel techniques for enhancing the cutting performance. The jet dynamic characteristics and the cutting characteristics of some engineering materials are both described. A critical analysis is given of the mechanisms of surface striation formation and the various factors that result in surface striations in AWJ machining. Finally, descriptions of various techniques that can effectively enhance the cutting performance are given.