Momber A.W., Kovacevic R. Principles of abrasive water jet machining

Springer Science & Business Media, 1998 - 417 p. Abrasive water jet machining was introduced to manufacturing ten years ago and has been increasingly used for treating hard-to-machine and multi-layered materials and as an alternative tool for milling, turning, drilling and polishing. This is the first comprehensive review of the technique, dealing with a broad range of issues including mixing and acceleration processes, material removal mechanisms, process optimization and fluid mechanics. Explanations are given as the book follows the development of an abrasive water jet machining process, from tool generation through to machining results, supervision and control. This methodical journey through the field is marked by drawings, graphs and tables, many of which are being published here for the first time. Though the book is written at an academic level, it focuses very much on practical applications, which reflects the authors' extensive involvement with both laboratory research and industrial practices.
Classification and Characterization of Abrasive Materials
Generation of Abrasive Water Jets
Structure and Hydrodynamics of Abrasive Water Jets
Material-Removal Mechanisms in Abrasive Water-Jet Machining
Modeling of Abrasive Water-Jet Cutting Processes
Process-Parameter Optimization
Geometry, Topography and Integrity of Abrasive Water-Jet Machined Parts
Alternative Machining Operations with Abrasive Water Jets
Control and Supervision of Abrasive Water-Jet Machining Processes