Abrasive reaming is an innovative technique for bore finishing. Despite its
widespread use, its process behaviour is still under-explored. Accurate co
ntrol of bore precision in abrasive reaming is affected by many parameters
such as feed rate, stock removal and abrasive grit size. Previous research
work in this area concentrated only on key parameters and hence failed to d
eliver reliable information to improve the process, This paper analyses the
process behaviour of abrasive reaming using the data obtained from detaile
d experiments, The effect and significance of individual factors on the bor
e geometry were assessed using a statistical approach. Process characterist
ics such as material removal, sidewall stripping and stick-slip behaviour h
ave been analysed and it is shown that inputs such as grit size, amount of
stock removal and dressing type are to be controlled. (C) 1999 Elsevier Sci
ence Ltd, All rights reserved.