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Water Jet Technology: Experimental Verification of the Input Factors Variation Influence on the Generated Vibration
Stefania Olejarova1, Tibor Krenicky1
1Department of Technical Systems Design and Monitoring, Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies, Technical University of Kosice, Sturova 31, 080 01 Presov, Slovakia.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 7, 2021
Summary
Vibration measurement is crucial for machine health. This study identifies optimal abrasive water jet machining parameters to minimize vibration acceleration, enhancing operational stability and preventing failures.
Area of Science:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Technology
Background:
- Machine condition monitoring through vibration analysis is vital for operational efficiency, safety, and preventing unexpected failures.
- Understanding vibration parameters like frequency and acceleration amplitude is key to assessing machine health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of abrasive mass flow and feed rate on vibration acceleration during abrasive water jet (AWJ) machining.
- To establish recommendations for optimal operating parameters in AWJ technology for HARDOX 500/10 material.
Main Methods:
- Experimental measurements of vibration acceleration were conducted during AWJ machining.
- Varied parameters included abrasive mass flow and feed rate.
- Analysis focused on the relationship between operating parameters and vibration acceleration amplitude.
Main Results:
- Specific combinations of abrasive mass flow and feed rate were identified as suitable or unsuitable for minimizing vibration acceleration.
- The study quantifies the impact of abrasive parameters and technological head speed on vibration acceleration.
Conclusions:
- The findings provide valuable insights into controlling vibration during AWJ machining.
- Recommendations are formulated to improve the stability and reliability of production systems utilizing AWJ technology.
Keywords:
abrasive water jetamplitude of vibration accelerationfeed ratefrequency spectrummass flow of abrasivetype of abrasivevibrationsMore Related Videos
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