Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Abrasive Slurry Preparation Unit for Micro Abrasive Water Jet Machining Applications
Categories for this Invention
Technology: Abrasive slurry preparation unit;
Industry/Application: Micro machining applications; Heavy Machinery, Metal Fabrication, Automotive & Transportation;
Market: The global abrasive market is projected to reach at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period (2024-30).
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Problem Statement
- The problem statement discussed in the present invention is how to generate micro abrasive suspension jet in effective manner.
- Hence, subject invention addresses the issue in efficient manner.
Technology
- The claimed patent describes an apparatus for preparing a uniform mixture of abrasive particle for the generation of micro abrasive suspension jet.
- The apparatus comprises of:
- a slurry preparation unit for preparing a high-pressure slurry of carrier fluid and abrasive particle,
- a source for pressurized carrier fluid,
- a conduit to connect source of carrier fluid to an inlet of slurry preparation unit
- a conduit to connect an outlet of the slurry preparation unit to cutting head;
- a diamond orifice to form micro abrasive suspension jet.
Key Features / Value Proposition
- An apparatus to provide a supply of abrasive particles in a carrier fluid to form a uniformly suspension of abrasive and carrier fluid.
- Slurry preparation unit prevents agglomeration and settlement of abrasives in the flow circuit and also avoids clogging of orifice to enable continuous generation of micro abrasive suspension jet.
- The apparatus facilitates a refill arrangement for continuous supply of abrasives into the slurry preparation unit.
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Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof, Ramesh Babu N
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Intellectual Property
IITM IDF Ref. 1099;
IN Patent No. 376985 (Granted)
Technology Readiness Level
TRL-3
Experimental proof of concept