| Authors | Mehdi Zohoor - Iman Zohourkari - Francesco Cacciatore - Massimiliano Annoni |
|---|---|
| Journal | Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture |
| Paper Type | Full Paper |
| Published At | 2015 |
| Journal Grade | ISI (WOS) |
| Journal Type | Typographic |
| Journal Country | United Kingdom |
Abstract
Geometrical error in abrasive waterjet turned parts is an important challenge toward the commercialization of abrasive waterjet turning process. A systematic study has not been done yet to investigate the effects of process parameters on geometrical error in abrasive waterjet offset-mode turning. In this article, a comprehensive study has been performed to investigate the influence of several machining parameters on the geometrical error (part diameter percent error) in turning AA2011-T4 aluminum alloy round bars. Water pressure, cutting head traverse speed, workpiece rotational speed, abrasive mass flow rate and depth of cut were considered as the main machining parameters in a five-level statistical experimental design. Based on central composite rotatable design, a total of 52 experiments were carried out. The main effects of the parameters and interactions among them were analyzed based on the analysis …