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Topographical anomaly on surfaces created by abrasive waterjet

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In the present study, real topographic function and maximal depth of neglected initial zone were analytically developed to predict surface roughness on the top region of surfaces created by abrasive waterjet. An upper area of workpieces was analysed in details. Experimentally created surfaces were measured by HOMMEL TESTER T8000 and non-contact profilometer Micro Prof FRT. As an experimental material, stainless steel AISI 304, AISI 309 and aluminium with a thickness of 10 mm have been used. On the basis of analysis and interpretation of data obtained from the surface, a topography function Ra d , which is necessary to be known for the subsequent prediction and control of abrasive waterjet cutting technology, is derived. In the framework of interpretation of measured values, relations among these parameters are systematically analysed and physico-mechanical and distributional principles governing these parameter are formulated newly. Results are very important for further estimation of analytical expression of the real topographic function for any surface created by abrasive waterjet cutting.

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    Sergej Hloch

  2. Institute of Geonics of the ASCR, v. v. i., Studentska 1768, 708 33, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

    Jan Valíček

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Hloch, S., Valíček, J. Topographical anomaly on surfaces created by abrasive waterjet. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 59, 593–604 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-011-3511-3

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