Machining with Abrasive-Waterjets

本提案是在SBIR计划下进行磨料水射流加工的第二阶段研究。磨料水射流加工的可行性已在SBIR一期研究中得到验证，其中进行了铣削和车削试验。在第二阶段的研究中，将对铣削进行更详细的研究。线性切削试验将在传统上难以加工的选定材料上进行。例子包括陶瓷、复合材料和外来合金。将进行基本和特殊切削试验，以培养对铣削相关参数对加工结果影响的基本理解。将开发用于预测定量和定性铣削结果以及加工成本的模型。实验研究了加工参数对控制信号的响应及其对加工结果的影响。将研究未来可能实施的深度传感技术。研究者完全有资格进行这项研究。第三阶段计划进一步开发和商业化这种方法。

This proposal is to conduct Phase II research on machining with abrasive-waterjets under the SBIR Program. The feasibility of machining with abrasive-waterjets has been demonstrated in the SBIR Phase I research study in which both milling and turning experiments were conducted. In the Phase II research milling will be investigated in greater detail. Linear cutting tests will be conducted on selected materials that are conventionally hard to machine. Examples include ceramics, composites, and exotic alloys. Basic and special cutting tests will be conducted to develop a fundamental understanding of the effects of milling-related parameters on machining results. Models will be developed for the prediction of quantitative and qualitative milling results as well as cost of machining. The response of machining parameters to control signals and its effect on machining results will be experimentally investigated. Depth sensing techniques will be investigated for possible future implementation. The investigator is well qualified to conduct this research. A Phase III effort is planned to further develop and commercialize this approach.