Study of Hybrid Abrasive Flow Machining Process alongwith other non traditional machining processes: A Review

Abstract

The paper describes the basic principle of abrasive flow machining (AFM) process, its advantages, limitations and applications. Further, the different types of AFM process and the elements of the machine setup are explained in detail. The elements include machine setup, fixture, polymer media used, etc. The process parameters used by different researchers and the work done in the field of polymer media and magnetorheological fluids are discussed. In addition, the process hybrid forms are categorised and given a brief introduction. The literature work done by various scientists and researchers in the field of non- conventional machining processes and abrasive flow machining (AFM) process and its hybrid form has been explained. The different process parameters used, work output and input techniques used by researchers are tabulated and explained in detail. The electrolytic, magnetic and centrifugal force assisted AFM processes literature in addition to different polymer media used is analysed.