A study of surface morphology evolution in fluid jet polishing

Zili Zhang (Corresponding Author), Chi Fai Cheung, Chunjin Wang, Lai Ting Ho, Jiang Guo

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Abstract

Fluid jet polishing (FJP) has been extensively utilized in the ultra-precision manufacturing of optical components and molds. The polishing time is of great importance for the surface quality after polishing under different polishing parameters. When the polishing time is long, the nonuniform abrasive impact results in large erosion pits, increasing the surface roughness. On the other hand, short-time polishing is insufficient for improving surface quality due to less material removal. As a result, it is essential to determine the polishing time by investigating the surface morphology evolution process in FJP. This paper focuses on a study of the effect of different parameters on the surface morphology evolution process and hence identifies the presence and cause of the large erosion pits in FJP. The impact position distribution of abrasives and material removal amount by a single abrasive were considered in the model. The result of the study can be utilized to optimize the polishing time in FJP under different polishing conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - ASPE 2022 Annual Meeting
PublisherAmerican Society for Precision Engineering, ASPE
Pages116-121
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781887706568
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2022
Event37th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Precision Engineering, ASPE 2022 - Bellevue, United States
Duration: 10 Oct 202214 Oct 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - ASPE 2022 Annual Meeting

Conference

Conference37th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Precision Engineering, ASPE 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBellevue
Period10/10/2214/10/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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