The aim of this work is to analyze the micro mechanisms underlying the wear of macroscale tools during diamond machining of SiCp/Al6063 composites and to develop the mechanism-based diamond wear model in relation to the dominant wear behaviors. During drilling, high volume fraction SiCp/Al6063 composites containing Cu, the dominant wear mechanisms of diamond tool involve thermodynamically activ...

Controlled depth abrasive waterjet machining (AWJM) is an unconventional and promising process for materials introducing challenges in conventional high value manufacturing (HVM) industries such as aerospace automotive. In applications, acts a flexible cutting tool compared to milling. The kerf profile, i.e. the removed material volume, nonlinearly depends on parameters water pressure, jet trav...

Abrasive Waterjet Machining (AWJM) is considered a viable alternative to conventional machining processes, due its capability of rendering even complex features on parts with high productivity. However, it currently also important for manufacturing processes comply the various aspects sustainability, by putting emphasis environmental dimension apart from economic. Although AWJM generally an inh...