Abstract

In this study, PLA and ABS materials produced by 3D printing with 14mm diameter and 300mm length were processed by turning with abrasive water jet machining. The effect of processing parameters with abrasive water jet on the surface roughness was investigated. The processing parameters are nozzle feed rate (60-210mm/min), abrasive flow rate (150-225g/min), chuck turning speed and nozzle distance. Experimental studies have shown that the increase in nozzle feed rate (from 50 to 200mm/min), abrasive flow rate (from 150 to 225g/min) and nozzle distance (from 3 to 9mm) results in average surface roughness values increased by 26%, 35% and 19%, respectively. It was concluded that the increase in the rotation speed of the mirror (from 75RPM to 225RPM) resulted in a 17% decrease.

Keywords:Abrasive water jet; Engineering plastics; ABS; PLA; Surface roughness; 3D printing