Modern Machining Technology

6.5 Abrasive assisted advanced machining

6.5.1 Introduction

Abrasive powder can assist various advanced machining process when they are supplied into the machining zone. Abrasive particles, which may have sharp edges, electrically conductive or non conductive interact with the primary machining operations and enhance the capability of hybrid machining processes. It has been noticed that addition of other different additives like metal powders, different chemical agents, nanoparticles, etc. can also be used to improve various process characteristics of different major advanced machining methods. Here, loose abrasives particles or different additives are not directly involved in the primary machining mechanisms but assist it in other different ...