Development of Hybrid Forms of Abrasive Flow Machining Process: A Review

In the present era, the demand of products with better surface finish and quality has improved drastically which promoted the industries to make their products with better functional performance and sustainability in the market. Due to low productivity of abrasive flow machining (AFM), there is a need to develop an efficient process which will inculcate a better surface finish and good quality. Hence, it is required to identify various hybrids of abrasive flow machining which involve the development of new process having high material removal, optimum surface finish and better type of fixturing during the finishing operation. This paper describes various hybrid forms of abrasive flow machining developed so far for productivity enhancement and involved parameters with their working principle.