@inproceedings{ca879e3280684c8ebe7838143e126d2f,
title = "Current research trends in abrasive waterjet machining of fiber reinforced composites",
abstract = "The use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in the aircraft and automotive industries exponentially. Reinforced fibers which are abrasive in nature make it hard to machine by the traditional machining. Dissipation of heat into workpiece which in turn results in enhanced cutting tool wear and damage to the workpiece is the common problems faced in traditional machining of FRP's. Nontraditional machining is favorable to reduce these issues. Abrasive waterjet machining (AWJM) is one of the best choices for machining FRP's. Development in AWJM of FRP's and the current research in this field will be discussed in details. Machining process of FRP's, quality dependents such as surface finish and variable cutting parameters will be addressed. One of main issues in AWJM {"}noise{"} due to high flow rate of water jet will be addressed. The importance of human safety aspects when AWJM is employed will be highlighted. Limitations and challenges in AWJM are presented elaborately.",
keywords = "Abrasive water jet machining, Delamination, FRP, Kerf width",
author = "Kalla, {D. K.} and B. Zhang and R. Asmatulu and Dhanasekaran, {P. S.}",
year = "2012",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.713.37",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9783037853573",
series = "Materials Science Forum",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd",
pages = "37--42",
booktitle = "Advances in Non Conventional Materials Processing Technologies",
note = "4th Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference, MESIC 2011 ; Conference date: 21-09-2011 Through 23-09-2011",
}