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Problems with the cutting of fibre reinforced composites using abrasive waterjet machining

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Abstract

The article presents simulations of influences of some cutting parameters of abrasive waterjet machining (AWJM) using the Finite Elements Method. The effect of the working conditions i.e. waterjet pressure, traverse rate, abrasive flow rate on the depth of cut and erosion mechanism are investigated in details. Extensive series of AWJM experiments for wide range of working conditions and comparison with the FEA results are shown. Research for several specimens i.e. composites reinforced by fibers were carried out. Detailed investigations allowed to describe the character of composite erosion mechanism and phenomena delamination which are characteristic for those materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2006
PublisherCivil-Comp Press
Volume83
ISBN (Print)9781905088089
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event8th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2006 - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Duration: 12 Sept 200615 Sept 2006

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2006
Country/TerritorySpain
CityLas Palmas de Gran Canaria
Period12/09/0615/09/06

Keywords

  • AWJM
  • FEM modeling
  • Polymeric composites

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Computational Theory and Mathematics
  • Artificial Intelligence

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