Abrasive jet machining is one of the unconventional machining processe
s which, using various operations such as deburring, polishing, cuttin
g etc., can be carried out effectively and efficiently, to close toler
ances. In this paper, a comprehensive review of work done in this fiel
d is given and complex analytical findings that have been made are hig
hlighted. The considerable scope for research and the implementing of
it for commercial purposes are also pointed out.