Hybrid Magnetic Force Assistant Abrasive Flow Machining Process Study for Optimal Material Removal

Limited efforts have been done towards enhancing the productivity of Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) process with regard to better quality of work piece surface. In recent years, hybrid-machining processes have been developed to improve the efficiency of a process by clubbing the advantages of different machining processes and avoiding limitations. In the present study, the abrasive flow machining was hybridized with the magnetic force for productivity enhancement in terms of material removal (MR). The magnetic force is generate around the full length of the cylindrical work piece by applying DC current to the solenoid, which provides the magnetic force to the abrasive particles normal to the axis of work piece. The various parameters affecting the process are described here and the effect of the key parameters on the performance of process has been studied.