A review on variant of visco-elastic polymer media for abrasive flow finishing
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https://doi.org/10.58368/MTT.23.9-10.2024.10-19Keywords:
Abrasive Flow Finishing, Rheology, Surface RoughnessAbstract
Abrasive Flow Finishing (AFF) is a specialized surface finishing method used in a variety of applications, notably for components with complicated geometries and difficult-to-access locations. The improvement of surface finish can lead to enhanced functionality, reliability, and customer satisfaction across various sectors. Wide industrial sectors are associated with AFF like aerospace, automotive, medical, die and mold manufacturing etc. A specifically developed viscoelastic polymer material mixed with abrasive particles forms the basis of AFF. This substance can flow while still applying pressure because of its thick, paste-like consistency. Various carrying mediums are utilized and some require customized media properties, each tailored to unique application requirements. In the process, selecting the right carrying media is crucial to in attaining the best possible surface finish and performance since it affects material removal rates, surface quality, and overall efficiency. The current review paper provides a comprehensive evaluation of the various media options for AFF applications.
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