Characteristics Study of Flexible Magnetic Abrasive in Abrasive Jet Machining

Abstract

This study presents a novel hybrid method that self-made magnetic abrasive with elasticity was utilized to investigate machining characteristics in abrasive jet machining. According to Taguchi method and experimental results, flexible magnetic abrasive is adopted in abrasive jet machining not only restrains the abrasive jet direction to enhance more uniform main processing area and material removal rate but also has slip-scratch effect to obtain better surface roughness than traditional machining.