Search
Recent Research Progress in the Abrasive Machining and Finishing of Additively Manufactured Metal Parts
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the production of complex geometrical parts with metals; however, the usual layer-by-layer deposition results in poor surface quality and unpredictable surface integrity. Abrasive machining and finishing techniques play vital roles in counteracting these challenges and qualifying AM parts for practical applications. This review aims to present recent research developments concerning the machining of additively manufactured metal parts via both conventional and nonconventional abrasive machining methods. Conventional methods such as grinding, milling, polishing, honing, and sandblasting have been widely investigated for their ability to enhance the surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties of AM metal components. However, the characteristic features of various AM processes, such as porosity, microstructural features, and residual stresses, can significantly influence the machinability of the produced parts. Nonconventional methods such as abrasive flow machining, electrochemical machining, magnetic abrasive finishing, and vibratory bowl finishing, on the other hand, have shown potential in addressing the difficulties associated with internal machining geometries and hard-to-machine material combinations that are typical for many AM parts. This review also highlights some challenges and future trends in the machining of AM metal parts and emphasizes that further research is required in the direction of combinations of various postprocessing techniques, machinability regarding new alloy compositions, and the integration of AI for process optimization. As the demand for high-precision AM parts grows across various industries, the advancement of abrasive machining and finishing techniques is crucial for driving the wider adoption of AM technologies.
Citations
-
0
CrossRef
-
0
Web of Science
-
0
Scopus
Authors (4)
Cite as
Full text
- Publication version
- Accepted or Published Version
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.3390/ma18061249
- License
-
open in new tab
Keywords
Details
- Category:
- Articles
- Type:
- artykuły w czasopismach
- Published in:
-
Materials
no. 18,
ISSN: 1996-1944 - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2025
- Bibliographic description:
- Medibew T. M., Zieliński D., Agebo S. W., Deja M.: Recent Research Progress in the Abrasive Machining and Finishing of Additively Manufactured Metal Parts// Materials -Vol. 18,iss. 6 (2025), s.1249-
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.3390/ma18061249
- Sources of funding:
- Verified by:
- Gdańsk University of Technology
seen 0 times
Recommended for you
Advances and Trends in Non-Conventional, Abrasive and Precision Machining 2021
- M. Deja,
- A. P. Markopoulos
Applications of Additively Manufactured Tools in Abrasive Machining—A Literature Review
- M. Deja,
- D. Zieliński,
- A. Z. A. Kadir
- + 1 authors