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Abrasive Flow Machining Process Hybridization with Other Non-Traditional Machining Processes: A Review

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Abrasive flow machining is a process in which two piston cylinder arrangements are utilized to provide extrusion pressure to the abrasive laden polymer media. This media helps to finish the internal surfaces of the hollow cylindrical workpiece. In this paper, different variants of AFM processes are explained. These include electric discharge machining (EDM)/electrochemical machining lapping, grinding, rotary EDM ball-burnishing process, vibration assisted AFM, etc. The paper has been broadly classified into three main headings of advanced hybrid AFM processes viz electrochemical, discharge and magnetic AFM process. The hybridization has successfully resulted in more material removal and better surface finish of the job. Various modelling and simulation models utilizing different types of in-house developed media and hybrid electrochemo magneto rotato fixtures used have been shown and explained in detail. The use of hybridization of the conventional AFM process is the demand of industries since complex geometries of workpiece with difficult to reach areas need to be finished in less time.

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    Sachin Dhull, Qasim Murtaza, R. S. Walia & M. S. Niranjan

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  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

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Dhull, S., Murtaza, Q., Walia, R.S., Niranjan, M.S., Vats, S. (2020). Abrasive Flow Machining Process Hybridization with Other Non-Traditional Machining Processes: A Review. In: Yadav, S., Singh, D., Arora, P., Kumar, H. (eds) Proceedings of International Conference in Mechanical and Energy Technology. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 174. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2647-3_10

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