The influence of pressure groove on micro jet machining

Abstract

Jet polishing plays an important role in ultra-precision machining. In this paper, the effects of slotted and slotless nozzles on micro jet machining are investigated. The pressure distribution and magnitude of the two nozzles on the workpiece were first calculated by finite element simulation software. Then a set of comparative tests were conducted on two single crystals of silicon. The results showed that the pressure distribution of the slotless nozzle was more uniform compared to the slotted nozzle, and the pressure value of the slotless nozzle on the surface of the workpiece was greater. In addition, the slotless nozzle is more capable of improving the surface roughness of the workpiece in the same time.