Abrasive Flow Machining: Major Research Areas &Analysis

Abrasive flow machining also known as abrasive flow deburring or extrude honing, is an interior surface finishing process characterized by flowing an abrasive-laden fluid through a work piece. This fluid is typically very viscous, having the consistency of putty, or dough. In this paper, the main purpose of the process is to investigate the surface finishing of die steel with the use of abrasive flow machining. Grinding medium is pressed along the contours at a defined pressure and temperature. Depending on the respective machining task, different specifications of media are used. The surface finishing is better with use of abrasive flow machining process as compared to other flow machining processes.