Impact phenomena at the abrasive jet machining

Abstract

The abrasive jet machining is based on the material removal due to the hard particles motion in contact with the workpiece surface. Certain physical and mechanical conditions must be fulfilled to generate a process of micro-cutting or micro-cracking, these being the main phenomena able to ensure the material removal from the workpiece. The analysis of the abrasive jet machining may highlights the main input factors which exert influence on the parameters of technological interest. The paper presents some authors considerations concerning the developing of the material removal process at the abrasive jet machining. These considerations will be used to develop adequate equipment for the study of the processes specific to the abrasive jet machining.