Repercussion of hybridization on AWJM surface quality of cotton and corn hybrid composite

Abstract

ABSTRACT Hybrid composites made of natural fibers are replacing composites made of synthetic fibers, which is better for the environment. In this study, a Cotton/Corn Hybrid Composite was prepared using compression moulding and evaluated the Abrasive Water Jet Machining (AWJM) process variables on surface quality. The AWJM investigations were conducted using experimental design approaches, with variables including water pressure, nozzle transfer speed, and standoff distance. Among these variables, it was determined that nozzle transfer speed had the most influential impact on surface quality. The optimal machining parameters P2, s1, and d1 were identified, resulting in a surface roughness of 4.459 μm. This demonstrates that accomplishing better surface quality is attainable through the suitable parameter selection. Further, the prediction model’s efficiency was validated by establishing a strong relationship between the experimental, predicted, and validated surface roughness values. This highlights the model’s reliability in predicting and optimizing surface quality in the AWJM process.