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| Research Progress of Abrasive Flow Machining in the Processing of Complex Microporous Structures Materials for Aeronautic Applications |
| LI Bin1,†, GENG Mengqi1,†, WANG Zhijun2,*, HUANG Jieguang3, WANG Lifei4, XU Tingting1,*
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1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, China
2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
3 School of Modern Post, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications, Xi'an 710121, China
4 Science and Technology on Advanced High Temperature Structural Materials Laboratory, AECC Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Beijing 100095, China |
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Abstract With increasing demands for machining precision in aerospace and automotive components, surface quality has emerged as a decisive factor for precision assembly and service performance. Sub-micron surface defects, including burrs and scratches, can induce decrease in the stability of mechanical system, thereby affecting the safety of aviation equipment. Specifically, there have inherent limitations for the application of aerospace in the production of complex micro-porous structures, such as conventional methods like hot forming, machining, and additive manufacturing with their own limitations. Therefore, developing surface finishing technology is an important method to improve the performance of parts. Abrasive flow machining (AFM) has gained significant attention for its effective post-processing of complex, curved and through-hole internal surfaces. This study systematically investigates AFM applications for enhancing the surface quality of microporous components in aerospace applications. Key influencing factors are analyzed and summarized, with emphasis on recent advancements in processing turbine blade cooling holes, fuel nozzles, and servo valve micro-channels, etc. Current technical limitations are discussed as well, and the strategies of future development is proposed. The findings provide new insights into precision surface treatment technologies for complex aerospace components, offering practical guidance for performance optimization in defense and aviation industries.
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Published: 10 January 2026
Online: 2026-01-09
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