Fundamental performance of magnetic compound fluid (MCF) polishing tool in metal surface finishing

This paper proposes a new finishing method for metal surface using magnetic compound fluid (MCF) polishing tool that is produced by semi-solidifying MCF containing abrasive particles. The semi-solidification of MCF is carried out under a compression pressure with an applied magnetic field. MCF is a mixture of kerosene-based magnetic fluid (MF) containing 10 nm-size magnetite (Fe3O4), micro-size iron (Fe) powder an