Hybrid tool with both fixed-abrasive and loose-abrasive phases. Issue 1 (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yamaguchi, Hitomi; Nteziyaremye, Valens; Stein, Max; Li, Weisi
• Is Part Of: CIRP annals. Volume 64:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 337
• Page End: 340
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: Polishing -- Grinding -- Finishing; Production engineering -- Research -- Periodicals; 670.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cirp.2015.04.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-8506

Abstract

Abstract: The use of multiple pole tips in a Magnetic Abrasive Finishing (MAF) system allows for shorter processing times, but it can also exacerbate any difficulties encountered in abrasive insertion and distribution. This paper proposes a hybrid tool that initially works as fixed abrasive but works as loose abrasive once the abrasive binder dissolves into the lubricant. The fixed-abrasive configuration simplifies the abrasive insertion, and the loose-abrasive configuration ensures the abrasive uniform distribution along the workpiece surface. The internal finishing of needles demonstrated that the hybrid tool saves about 80% abrasive insertion time while achieving a smooth surface equivalent to the conventional MAF method.