EQUIPMENT FOR ABRASIVE FLOW MACHINE PROCESS OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS
The paper analyzes the current state of the issue: the features of Abrasive Flow Machine Process (AFM) are described, the existing options for the layout of equipment for AFM are considered, the features of the AFM of aluminum alloys are analyzed and the possibilities for changing the design of equipment are determined. The layout is proposed and the design of the equipment for AFM of aluminum alloys is developed. The proposed option will reduce the dimensions of the structure under specified processing conditions, facilitate the installation of equipment, the loading of the working environment, reduce the time to install the device with the workpiece, optimize the control system and the information and measurement system.