ABSTRACT
In the present work, a lab scale unidirectional abrasive flow finishing experimental setup is developed and fabricated to finish the complex internal and external features efficiently and effectively. The experimental setup mainly consists of the hydraulic power pack, a hydraulic cylinder, an abrasive media cylinder, direction control valves, and pressure gauges. The hydraulic cylinder is driven through the hydraulic power pack to push the abrasive media present in the abrasive media cylinder through the workpiece fixed rigidly at the exit using the developed fixture. To overcome the difficulty in loading the abrasive media for the next cycle, a simple, compact, and economical hydraulic powered CLUAFF setup has been developed. The abrasive media used to finish the work surfaces is semi-solid flexible viscoelastic polymer media. To push this media through the workpiece, a high pressure hydraulic power pack is required.
