An Investigation on the Laser Abrasive Jet Machining of glass using Taguchi L27 arrays

Abstract: Nowadays, it might be challenging to machine materials that are difficult to cut. The main issues with machinability are high cutting powers, poor surface quality, and short tool lives. Traditional machining techniques have been shown to be less efficient and time- consuming. Nowadays, it might be challenging to machine materials that are difficult to cut. Nowadays, researchers are choosing hybrid machining techniques to solve these issues. The laser-assisted machining approach has drawn attention recently among other techniques. The cutting of difficult-to-cut materials with the aid of lasers can improve the machinability of those materials. Heat assistance is provided by a low power CO2 laser, and a HYBRID non- conventional machining technique is created by combining CO2 laser machining with an abrasive jet approach. In the aforementioned study, two unconventional machining techniques are used to evaluate the process variables, performance traits for a better material removal rate, and surface roughness. This work summarises the machining process for the machining of challenging materials using laser assistance.