Influences on structure formation at the cutting edge with abrasive waterjets

Abrasive waterjets have become a most recent tool in mechanical machining. With its great advantages the technology is spreading more and more among industry. Thorough understanding of the relevant processes is essential for achieving the demanded high quality output. With the approach of nonlinear modeling a new sight on the very influences of the process could be gained. In this paper new approaches to modifying the typical structures at the cutting edge utilizing external periodic forces are presented. Suitable process models could so deliver new approaches to improving both quality and performance of the machining outcome.