A novel polyvinyl alcohol/guar gum hydrogel-based fluid abrasive for abrasive flow machining with enhanced processing performance

Key Points

• Improved processing performance was observed with the novel hydrogel-based fluid, enhancing machining efficiency.
• The hydrogel combined polyvinyl alcohol and guar gum, resulting in effective abrasive flow qualities.
• Assessment using hydrogel-based abrasives indicates superior material removal rates compared to traditional methods.
• These findings highlight the potential for hydrogel applications in advanced machining technologies.