A review on magnetic abrasive finishing

• Published in: International journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 112; no. 3-4; pp. 619 - 634
• Main Authors: Qian, Cheng, Fan, Zenghua, Tian, Yebing, Liu, Yanhou, Han, Jinguo, Wang, Jinhui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Abrasive finishing; Atomizing; CAE) and Design; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD; Critical Review; Engineering; Force measurement; Gas atomization; Industrial and Production Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Media Management; Process parameters; Rapid solidification; Superalloys; Workpieces; Finishing tools; Simulation; Magnetic abrasive finishing; Modeling; Abrasive preparation
• ISSN: 0268-3768; 1433-3015
• DOI: 10.1007/s00170-020-06363-x

Magnetic abrasive finishing (MAF) has attracted much attention as an advanced nano-finishing technology in achieving high-quality surface for finishing superalloys, composites, and ceramics. This paper provides a comprehensive review on MAF process which is mainly organized by different six sections, including MAF principles, magnetic abrasive preparation, MAF tools, MAF modeling and simulation, MAF characteristics, and challenges and future directions. The principle of MAF for internal workpiece and flat workpiece is mainly introduced. Magnetic preparation methods, including simply mixing method, bonding method, sintering method, gas atomization, and rapid solidification method, are described in detail. The design of MAF tools for outer surface and inner surface is summarized. It also covers some models and simulations to predict optimal processing parameters. Force measurement and material removal mechanism to explore the MAF processes are performed. Finally, challenges and future directions are provided. This review is beneficial to researchers and practitioners in the MAF-related fields.