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    Abrasive Flow Machining

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    This document discusses abrasive flow machining (AFM), a finishing process that uses a semi-solid abrasive putty to remove small amounts of material from workpieces. It can deburr, radius, polish, and produce mirror finishes. AFM is classified as one-way, two-way, or orbital depending on the direction the abrasive flows. Two-way AFM, where the abrasive is extruded back and forth, is most common. AFM provides precise finishing for complex parts but has low material removal rates and high costs. It is used in aerospace, medical, and other industries to improve surfaces.

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    This document discusses abrasive flow machining (AFM), a finishing process that uses a semi-solid abrasive putty to remove small amounts of material from workpieces. It can deburr, radius, polish, and produce mirror finishes. AFM is classified as one-way, two-way, or orbital depending on the direction the abrasive flows. Two-way AFM, where the abrasive is extruded back and forth, is most common. AFM provides precise finishing for complex parts but has low material removal rates and high costs. It is used in aerospace, medical, and other industries to improve surfaces.

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    This document discusses abrasive flow machining (AFM), a finishing process that uses a semi-solid abrasive putty to remove small amounts of material from workpieces. It can deburr, radius, polish, and produce mirror finishes. AFM is classified as one-way, two-way, or orbital depending on the direction the abrasive flows. Two-way AFM, where the abrasive is extruded back and forth, is most common. AFM provides precise finishing for complex parts but has low material removal rates and high costs. It is used in aerospace, medical, and other industries to improve surfaces.

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    Abrasive Flow Machining

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    This document discusses abrasive flow machining (AFM), a finishing process that uses a semi-solid abrasive putty to remove small amounts of material from workpieces. It can deburr, radius, polish, and produce mirror finishes. AFM is classified as one-way, two-way, or orbital depending on the direction the abrasive flows. Two-way AFM, where the abrasive is extruded back and forth, is most common. AFM provides precise finishing for complex parts but has low material removal rates and high costs. It is used in aerospace, medical, and other industries to improve surfaces.

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    Abrasive Flow Machining

    Process Principle, Classification and Applications


    Process Principle
     AFM is a finishing process that removes a small quantity of
    material.
     It uses semi-solid, abrasive laden putty through or across a
    work piece.
     Abrasive is extruded across edges or surfaces to deburr,
    radius, polish, remove recast, perform mirror surface
    machining.
     A hydraulic ram forces the abrasive medium through the work
    piece.
     As abrasive medium flows through the part, its velocity will
    change with the different cross – sectional areas.
     Due to its low MRR, it is not suited for mass material removal.
     It is used for finishing in metals, ceramics, and many plastics
    in uniform manner.
    Abrasive Materials

     Abrasives  Abrasive grain size used in AFM


    varies from 500 grit (tiny hole)
    • Aluminum oxide to 8 grit (stock removal and
    • Silicon carbide stocking).
    • Boron carbide  Large abrasives are used to cut
    faster.
    • Diamond
     Small abrasives are used for
     Polymeric medium better surface finish as well as
    Viscoelastic polymer- shows they can reach narrow surfaces
    change in viscosity when under easily.
    pressure
    Classification of AFM

     AFM is classified into three categories viz.

    1. One way AFM


    2. Two way AFM
    3. Orbital AFM
    One Way Abrasive Flow Machining
     One-way flow AFM processing
    pushes abrasive media through
    the work piece in only one
    direction, allowing the media
    to exit freely from the part.
     Advantages of One-way AFM
    • Faster cycle processing
    • Easy clean-up
    • Media temperature control generally
    not required
    • Able to process larger parts
    • Simpler tooling and part change-over
    • Accurately replicates air or liquids
    natural flow
    Two Way Abrasive Flow Machining
     Most widely used among the
    three.
     The typical two-way flow AFM
    process uses two vertically
    opposed cylinders to extrude an
    abrasive media back and forth
    through or around passages
    formed by the workpiece and
    tooling. Abrasive action occurs
    wherever the media enters and
    passes through the most
    restrictive passages
     Advantages of Two-way AFM
    • Excellent process control
    • Can finish both ID and OD of
    component
    • Good control of radius generation
    • Fully automated system
    capabilities
    • Faster setup & quick-change
    tooling
    • Faster change-over of media
    Orbital Abrasive Flow Machining
     Surface and edge finishing are achieved
    by rapid, low amplitude, oscillations of
    the work piece relative to a self forming
    elastic plastic abrasive polishing tool.
     The tool is a pad or layer of abrasive-
    laden elastic plastic medium (similar to
    that used in two way abrasive flow
    finishing), but typically higher in
    viscosity and more in elastic.
     Advantages of Orbital AFM
     Faster cycle processing
     Excellent process control
     Excellent surface finish for complex
    inner surfaces
    Disadvantages of Abrasive Flow Machining
     Low Material Removal Rate
     High Cost
    (i) High Setup Cost
    (ii) High Cost of Abrasive Medium
    Applications
     Aerospace industry
    • Improved surface quality
    • Enhanced cycle fatigue strength
    • Optimized combustion and hydraulics
    • Increased airflow
    • Extended component life
     Medical Industry
    • Eliminate the surface
    imperfections where dangerous
    contaminates can
    reside
    • Improved functionality,
    durability and reliability of
    medicalcomponents
    • Enhanced uniformity and
    cleanliness of surfaces,
    • Extended component life
    Thank You

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