The Magnetically Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining Process: Review

Abstract

AbstractThis paper presents an extensive review for the magnetically assisted abrasive flow machining (MAFM) process. MAFM is used to superfinish advanced materials such as metal matrix composites (MMCs), super alloys, ceramics. In the MAFM process, the magnetic field can be generated using fixed or varied field magnets. The research work highlighted broad classification of the MAFM process. This study gives the detailed insight into experimental investigation involving important process parameters such as magnetic flux, extrusion pressure, no. of cycles, etc. and response parameters such as material removal rate (MRR), surface roughness associated with MAFM. The key roles of MAFM in machining of nanomaterials are discussed, and the advantages of MAFM are outlined. The importance of MAFM process in the present scenario is highlighted. This paper will provide extensive and better understanding of the MAFM process.KeywordsMagnetically assisted abrasive flow machining (MAFM)Abrasive flow machining (AFM)Material removal rate (MRR)Surface roughnessMetal matrix composites (MMCs)