Investigation on performance of abrasive water jet in machining hybrid composites

For machining of composites, abrasive water jet machining is widely employed. For assembly of the machine tool structure, production of slots is essential. In this paper, abrasive water jet machining of composite laminates was experimentally investigated for various cutting parameters in terms of average surface roughness (R_a) and kerf taper (K_t). By generating a response surface model, the experimental values obtained for quality characteristics (R_a and K_t) were empirically related to cutting parameters. The effects of cutting parameters on quality characteristics were analyzed by utilizing empirical models and also optimized within the tested range based on desirability approach. The optimum parameter levels were also validated by confirmation test. From this investigation, it is evident that for obtaining a minimum kerf taper, traverse speed, water pressure, and abrasive mass flow rate are significant parameters and for obtaining less surface roughness traverse speed is the significant parameter.     

AWJM Performance of jute/polyester composite using MOORA and analytical models

This work addresses the machinability performance of jute/polyester composites with variable laminate thickness using Abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) process. A hybrid objective function was developed using surface roughness (R_a) and kerf taper angle (T_a) and studied using a cost-effective Multi Objective Optimization by Ratio Analysis named as MOORA. The influence of machining parameters such as hydraulic pressure (P), feed rate (V_f) and standoff distance (S_d) on quality characteristics were considered for this analysis. Among all, V_f was found to be a strong influencing factor on T_a and R_a. The deviation in the magnitude of T_a and R_a was observed in the case of varying laminate thicknesses without affecting the optimum condition. Besides, a mathematical regression model was developed for both T_a and R_a based on the correlation between the dependent variables. Furthermore, two other models of R_a available in the literature were considered for comparison with experimental results. The results revealed the suitability of these models for the polymer-based fiber-reinforced composite materials, but limited to the maximum thickness of 3?mm. The good agreement of the models with two different sets of experimental values was also found.     

Effect of chemical treatment on tensile strength and surface roughness of 3D-printed ABS using the FDM process

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of the most commonly used additive manufacturing processes because of its environment-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. However, it suffers badly from low surface quality due to a larger layer resolution. The surface finish of FDM parts can be enhanced by post chemical treatment using various solvents. The chemical treatment reduces the surface roughness by dissolving the external surfaces of 3D-printed samples. Chemical treatment is an easy, fast and economical technique. In the present investigation, the effect of chemical treatment on surface roughness and tensile strength of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) parts made using the FDM process is investigated using two chemicals, namely acetone and 1, 2 dichloroethane. The post chemical treatment dramatically improves the surface finish and dimensional accuracy of ABS specimens. But chemical treatment results in the reduction of the tensile strength. Better tensile strength is obtained while using acetone solvent and a better surface finish is obtained using dichloroethane.     

化学处理和吸湿水对剑麻纤维及其与树脂界面性能的影响

使用KMnO₄、NaOH、阻燃剂、硅烷对剑麻纤维进行表面处理。采用单丝拉伸和微脱粘方法分别测试了剑麻纤维的拉伸性能及其与改性丙烯酸酯、环氧树脂的界面性能,考察了吸湿水对剑麻纤维表面形貌、拉伸性能及其与树脂界面粘结的影响,分析了相应的破坏模式。结果表明,经过表面化学处理后剑麻纤维的拉伸强度和模量均有不同程度的下降,其中经KMnO₄和硅烷处理后,纤维拉伸强度下降了44%,经NaOH处理后其拉伸强度降低了27%,阻燃剂处理对剑麻性能的影响不明显。表面化学处理还会降低剑麻纤维与改性丙烯酸酯的界面粘结强度,其下降的幅度与纤维拉伸强度下降程度不一致,阻燃剂处理的剑麻/改性丙烯酸酯的界面强度最低,仅为2.0 MPa,较未处理剑麻纤维复合体系下降了80%。经硅烷处理后,剑麻纤维的吸水率下降,吸水后其拉伸性能保留率高于未处理剑麻纤维。湿态条件下未处理剑麻纤维与环氧树脂的界面强度为6.6 MPa,高于硅烷处理剑麻/环氧树脂的界面强度,其断口形貌表明硅烷处理可导致微纤之间的弱粘结,从而降低了剑麻纤维自身及其与树脂的界面性能。     

石墨表面TiC涂层对高定向石墨/Cu复合材料热导率和抗弯强度的影响

以高温盐浴法对天然鳞片石墨粉体(GF)进行表面TiC镀层处理,然后采用真空热压烧结法制备TiCGF/Cu复合材料,研究了粉体表面涂层和GF体积分数对复合材料微观结构、热导率及抗弯强度的影响。系列测试结果表明:随着GF体积分数的降低以及粉体表面TiC镀层的形成,TiC-GF/Cu复合材料平行于GF片层方向的热导率有所降低,抗弯强度有所提升。其中在GF的体积分数占TiC-GF/Cu复合材料70%时,这种变化最为明显,平行于GF片层方向的TiC-GF/Cu复合材料热导率下降幅度最大,从676W/(m·K)下降到526 W/(m·K)。同时,TiC-GF/Cu复合材料的微观结构进一步说明,GF表面的TiC涂层对GF/Cu复合材料的断裂模型起着重要的作用。