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Andrzej Perec¹, Elzbieta Kawecka¹, Wojciech Zajac¹

¹Faculty of Technology, The Jacob of Paradies University, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland.

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Summary

Controlling abrasive water jet (AWJ) cutting parameters, like abrasive flow and pressure, influences the machining footprint

Keywords:

abrasive water jet machining efficiency machining quality modeling prediction

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Background:

Abrasive water jet (AWJ) cutting is a versatile machining method.
Process efficiency and surface quality are influenced by control factors like abrasive flow, operating pressure, and traverse speed.
The striation angle of machining footprints is a key indicator of AWJ cutting performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the influence of control parameters on the striation angle in AWJ cutting.
To achieve high efficiency and superior surface quality, particularly for materials like high-impact and abrasive-resistant steel.
To enable real-time quality control of the AWJ cutting process.

Main Methods:

Research on the relationship between AWJ control parameters and the striation angle.
Developing methods to continuously measure jet deflection angle online.
Implementing real-time adjustment of cutting parameters based on measured angles.

Main Results:

Demonstrated that control parameters can effectively influence the striation angle.
Achieved high efficiency and quality in cutting challenging materials.
Established a basis for online quality control and parameter optimization in AWJ machining.

Conclusions:

Controlling AWJ cutting parameters allows for precise management of the striation angle.
Online monitoring and real-time parameter adjustment enhance process efficiency and surface quality.
This approach facilitates the adaptation of AWJ cutting for new and complex materials.