Investigation of the material removal process in fluid line-jet polishing by CFD simulation

Zili Zhang, Chunjin Wang, Chi Fai Cheung, Lai Ting Ho, Jiang Guo

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Abstract

Fluid jet polishing has been extensively utilized in the ultra-precision manufacturing of optical components and molds. Different shapes of nozzles are designed to improve the polishing performance. Among them, the nozzle with a line shape can enhance the polishing efficiency greatly and has the potential to obtain better performance in uniform polishing. However, our scientific understanding of the material removal process in fluid line-jet polishing (FLJP) is far from complete at present, which makes it difficult to predict the surface generation and optimize the polishing process. In this paper, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation was conducted to characterize the material removal process and model the tool influence function in FLJP. The abrasive impact information, fluid flow field, and abrasive trajectory were also analyzed. The study can not only provide a better understanding of the material removal characteristics but also provide theoretical basis for the prediction of surface generation in FLJP.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationnanoMan 2022 and AETS 2022 - 2022 8th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing and 4th AET Symposium on ACSM and Digital Manufacturing
EditorsWenkun Xie, Qi Liu, Zhengjian Wang, Xichun Luo
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665476041
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2022
Event8th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing and 4th AET Symposium on ACSM and Digital Manufacturing, nanoMan 2022 and AETS 2022 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 30 Aug 20221 Sept 2022

Publication series

NamenanoMan 2022 and AETS 2022 - 2022 8th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing and 4th AET Symposium on ACSM and Digital Manufacturing

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing and 4th AET Symposium on ACSM and Digital Manufacturing, nanoMan 2022 and AETS 2022
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period30/08/221/09/22

Keywords

  • abrasive erosion
  • Computational fluid dynamics simulation
  • fluid line-jet polishing
  • material removal
  • ultra-precision machining

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Modelling and Simulation

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