Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM)

Presented by-:
Manish kumar
ME (3
rd
year)
What is AJM?
Components of AJM-:
Memberikan sistem kasar
Kontrol sistem
Pompa
Nozzle
Sisitem Gerakan

Abrasive Delivery System-:
Control System-:
Pump-:
Intensifier pumps



Crank shaft pumps



Nozzles-:
Motion system-:
In order to make precision parts , an abrasive jet system must
have a precision X-Y table and motion control system. Tables fall
into three general categories:

Floor-mounted gantry system with separate cutting tables
Integrated table/gantry system
Floor-mounted cantilever systems with separate cutting tables

Floor-mounted gantry system with
separate cutting tables-:

Integrated table/gantry system-:

Floor-mounted cantilever systems with
separate cutting tables-:
Working of AJM-:
Features of AJM-:
Obtainable tolerances
Material to machine
Material thickness
Accuracy of table
Stability of table
Control of the abrasive jet

Machining aspects-:
Around curves
Inside corners
Feed rate
Acceleration
Nozzle focus
Speed of cutting
Active taper compensation
Kerfs width
Consistency of pump pressure




Factors that determines the cutting
speed-:

Material being cut (and how thick it is)
Hardness
Thickness
Geometry of part
Desired result
Software controlling the motion
Power of the nozzle
Type of abrasive
Quality of abrasive

Comparison to other processes-:

Comparison with EDM (Electric discharge machining)
Comparison with Laser Machining
Comparison with Milling
Machinable material-:

Virtually any material can be cut by using AJM method i.e. harder
material like titanium to steel aluminum, steel , titanium
laminates, flammable materials cut thin stuff, or thick stuff,
brittle materials like glass, ceramics quartz, stone etc.
Process advantages-:
Extremely fast setup and programming
Very little fixturing for most parts
Very low side forces during machining
Almost no heat generated on your parts
No start hole required
Machine thick stuff
Environmentally friendly
Your clippings are valuable
there is only one tool

Process limitations-:

Short life of an expansive wear part: the mixing tube
Occasional plugging of mixing tube
Wear, misalignment, and damage of jewel.
Conclusion-:
The better performance, and the applications presented above
statements confirm that ABRASIVE JET MACHINING (AJM) will
continue to expand.
From operator experiences the abrasive jets are capable of anywhere
from 0.5mm-0.025mm precision.
Newer machines are capable of 3D machining thus making it an
important in specialty manufacturing.
The new softwares used will minimize time and investment, thereby
making it possible for more manufacturers of precision parts to install
AJM centers.
References-:

Process and Materials of Manufacture by R.A. Lindberg.
www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia
Seminar topic from :: www.edufivecom/seminartopics.html
www.newtechpapers.com

Thank you!!!