Finite element simulation for burr formation near the exit of orthogonal cutting

A coupled thermo-mechanical model of plane-strain orthogonal metal cutting including burr formation is presented using the commercial finite element code. A simulation procedure based on Normalized Cockroft–Latham damage criterion is proposed for the purpose of better understanding the burr formation mechanism and obtaining a quantitative analysis of burrs near the exit of orthogonal cutting. The cutting process is simulated from the transient initial chip formation state to the steady state of cutting, and then to tool exit transient chip flow by incrementally advancing the cutting tool. The predicted burr profile is compared with experimental data and found to be in reasonable agreement. The effect of the tool conditions and cutting conditions on the burr formation process was also investigated.     

第十二届中国国际机床展览会(CIMT2011)量具量仪展品述评

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Finite element simulation of machining of Ti-6Al-4V alloy with thermodynamical constitutive equation

Titanium alloys are known as difficult-to-machine materials, especially at higher cutting speeds, due to their several inherent properties such as low thermal conductivity and their high reactivity with cutting tool materials, which present a low thermal conductivity. In this paper, a finite element analysis (FEA) of machining for Ti-6Al-4V is presented. In particular, the thermodynamical constitutive equation in FEA is applied for both workpiece material and tool material. Cutting temperature and tool wear depth are predicted. The comparison between the predicted and experimental cutting temperature and tool wear depth are presented and discussed. The results indicated that a good prediction accuracy of both principal cutting temperature and tool wear depth can be achieved by the method of FEA with thermodynamical constitutive equation.     

Finite element modeling of machining of hydrogenated Ti-6Al-4V alloy

The present study is undertaken to investigate the effect of hydrogen on the cutting performance of Ti-6Al-4V alloy by FEM. Mechanical behaviors of hydrogenated Ti-6Al-4V alloy are studied at elevated temperatures and high strain rates with split Hopkinson pressure bar. The Johnson–Cook model was developed combined with quasi-static experimental data. A numerical model is developed to simulate the cutting process. The results of the experiments and simulations agreed well. The results demonstrate that the presence of hydrogen has a significant effect on the cutting forces and temperature, and the cutting forces and temperature increase first and then decreased gradually with the increasing of hydrogen contents. The simulation results show that titanium alloys with 0.3% hydrogen have better machinability at high cutting speed.     

Finite element simulation and process optimization for hot stretch bending of Ti-6Al-4V thin-walled extrusion

Ti-6Al-4V is widely utilized to manufacture airframe component structures with curvature, because of its excellent strength to weight ratio, outstanding resistance to corrosion, and inherent thermal and electrical compatibility with carbon fiber composite. Hot stretch bending (HSB) is an effective technology to manufacture these kinds of structures. When comparing the thin-walled extrusion with the thick-walled one, however, it is more difficult to form. The reason is that the local temperature of extrusion decreases more because of the heat transfer between extrusion and die. In this study, the material properties of Ti-6Al-4V were measured experimentally, such as the tensile property within the temperatures from 873 to 1023 K and the strain rates from 0.0005 to 0.005 s^?1, the stress relaxation behavior in a wide range of temperatures (773–973 K) and prestrains (0.7–10%), as well as the heat transfer rule between Ti-6Al-4V (extrusion material) and asbestos cement (die material) under different pressures (8–25 MPa). The heat transfer coefficients (HTCs) were determined by an inverse analysis procedure, which was based on the comparison between measured and calculated temperature. Then, the coupled thermomechanical finite element (FE) model considering the effect of heat transfer was established. The influence of preheating temperature of die, initial temperature of extrusion, and dwell time on spring-back was researched based on orthogonal array testing strategy (OATS). The optimized parameters were verified by process test. It was showed that the established FE model could be used to predict spring-back within a relative deviation of 8.05%.     

Laser hole cutting into Ti-6Al-4V alloy and thermal stress analysis

Laser hole cutting into Ti-6Al-4V alloy is carried out. Temperature and stress fields during the cutting process are predicted using the finite element code. Temporal variation of surface temperature in the region close to the kerf edge is monitored by a thermocouple and compared with the predictions. The residual stress formed in the cutting region is obtained from the XRD technique and compared with the predictions. The morphological changes around the kerf surfaces are examined incorporating optical and scanning electron microscopes. It is found that von Mises stress attains slightly higher values at the top circumference as compared to that corresponding to the bottom circumference of the hole cut. The prediction of temperature variation agrees well with the thermocouple data. The residual stress predicted also agrees with the results of the XRD technique.     

Superplastic-like forming of Ti-6Al-4V alloy

Superplastic forming of titanium alloys is used for producing structural components, since it is an effective way to manufacture complex-shaped parts in a one-step operation. An optimized sheet-forming process has been designed incorporating a non-isothermal heating system to establish a fast forming process. This work sought to expand the advantages of the technology to the forming of Ti-6Al-4V alloy at 800 °C and shorter cycle time. The minimum thicknesses area was found at the outward corners, showing a maximum percent thinning of 54 %. In addition to stress variations, the cracks resulting from hot drawing and the oxidation on the sheet surface are the other reasons leading to thickness reduction. From the oxidization behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, it was revealed that the decrease in forming temperature from 900 to 800 °C significantly reduced the formation rate of oxide film on the sheet surface. The study also showed that the main microstructure evolution of Ti-6Al-4V alloy under these conditions was recrystallization.     

不同切削参数的镍基合金直角切削有限元模拟

利用非线性有限元方法研究镍基合金高速切削过程。在平面应变状态下,通过对材料本构模型、边界条件与接触摩擦模型,以及网格划分环节进行处理,建立有限元直角正交二维切削模型。采用不同刀具前角、切削深度条件对镍基合金直角切削过程进行模拟和试验,分析得出直角切削过程中不同刀具前角和切削深度时切削力、剪切角变化情况,为选择合适的切削参数、提高切削质量提供理论依据。     

Wear mechanisms of PVD-coated cutting tools during continuous turning of Ti-6Al-4V alloy

The aim of this study was to investigate the damage of cutting tools coated by physical vapor deposition (PVD) during the continuous turning of a titanium alloy. The investigation utilized scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron probe micro-analysis (EPMA), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that a TiN coating on the tool wore faster than an uncoated cemented carbide tool. The damage mode of the coating on the rake face was fracture without plastic deformation. Additionally, there was a pattern to the crystal orientation relationship at some of the interfaces between the adhered workpiece material and the TiN coating. The crystal orientation relationship presumably produced a strong bond between the adhered material and the coating. The coating damage was thus caused by the force exerted by the adhered materials on the grain boundary on the damaged coating surface. A comparison of the tool damages during the machining of Ti-6Al-4V alloy and alloy 718 suggested that the damage of the coating depended on the interfacial strength between the adhered material and the coating, as well as the strength of the adhered material at a high temperature. Hence, to prevent the damage of the tool during the machining of a titanium alloy, it is preferable to use a ductile material (e.g., cemented carbide) rather than a brittle material (e.g., ceramic).     

Effects of cutting parameters on dry machining Ti-6Al-4V alloy with ultra-hard tools

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) and polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutting tools were used in dry machining Ti-6Al-4V...     

Constitutive modeling for Ti-6Al-4V alloy machining based on the SHPB tests and simulation

A constitutive model is critical for the prediction accuracy of a metal cutting simulation. The highest strain rate involved in the cutting process can be in the range of 10~4–10~6 s~(–1). Flow stresses at high strain rates are close to that of cutting are difficult to test via experiments. Split Hopkinson compression bar(SHPB) technology is used to study the deformation behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy at strain rates of 10~(–4)–10~4s~(–1). The Johnson Cook(JC) model was applied to characterize the flow stresses of the SHPB tests at various conditions. The parameters of the JC model are optimized by using a genetic algorithm technology. The JC plastic model and the energy density-based ductile failure criteria are adopted in the proposed SHPB finite element simulation model. The simulated flow stresses and the failure characteristics, such as the cracks along the adiabatic shear bands agree well with the experimental results. Afterwards, the SHPB simulation is used to simulate higher strain rate(approximately 3×10~4 s~(–1)) conditions by minimizing the size of the specimen. The JC model parameters covering higher strain rate conditions which are close to the deformation condition in cutting were calculated based on the flow stresses obtained by using the SHPB tests(10~(–4)–10~4 s~(–1)) and simulation(up to 3×10~4 s~(–1)). The cutting simulation using the constitutive parameters is validated by the measured forces and chip morphology. The constitutive model and parameters for high strain rate conditions that are identical to those of cutting were obtained based on the SHPB tests and simulation.     

Multi-objective process optimization for micro-end milling of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy

Micro-end milling is one of the promising methods for rapid fabrication of features with 3D complex shapes. However, controlling the micro-end milling process to obtain the desired results is much harder compared to that of macro-end milling due to the size effect and uncontrollable factors. The problem is much pronounced when workpiece material is a difficult-to-process material such as titanium-based alloys which are widely used as material of choice for aircraft structures, turbine blades, and medical implants. In order to find the optimal process parameters which minimize the surface roughness and burr formation, experiments were conducted and models obtained with statistically based methods utilized in multi-objective particle swarm optimization to identify optimum process parameters. The results show that the average surface roughness can be minimized while burr formation is reduced concurrently.     

Springback evaluation in hot v-bending of Ti-6Al-4V alloy sheets

In this paper, v-bending of Ti-6Al-4V alloy sheet was conducted from room temperature to 850 °C at a fixed velocity of 0.1 mm/s. Punches with punch radii of 1, 2, 4, and 6 mm, as well as several holding times were used. V-bending and springback behaviors were numerically analyzed with an isotropic hardening model that considered rate-dependent effects. Using a punch radius of 1 mm always leads to negative springback in the temperature range of 550–750 °C. This behavior occurs because an arc formed in the transition side near the end of bending and flattened at the end of bending, leading to an internal bending moment which causes specimen to bow inward after unloading. At a punch radius of 2 mm, positive springback occurs at 300–650 °C, while negative springback occurs at 700–750 °C. At punch radii of 4 and 6 mm, positive springback occurs at 600–750 °C, and the angle decreases as temperature increases. At 850 °C, negative springback occurs at a punch radius of 4 mm due to the decrease in yield strength. At a punch radius of 1 mm, cracking occurs at room temperature and 500 °C, while at 2 mm, it occurs only at room temperature. This discrepancy is ascribed to the greater plastic deformation caused by the smaller punch. As holding time increases, the shape of the deformed specimen more closely matches the desired shape.     

Performance of the self-lubricating textured tools in dry cutting of Ti-6Al-4V

Surface textures were made using laser on the rake or flank face of the cemented carbide (WC/Co) inserts. Molybdenum disulfide solid lubricants were filled into the textured grooves to form self-lubricating textured tools. Dry cutting tests on Ti-6Al-4V were carried out with these self-lubricating textured tools and conventional tool. The machining performance was assessed in terms of the cutting forces, cutting temperature, chip thickness ratio, friction coefficient at the tool–chip interface, and tool wear. Results show that the cutting forces and cutting temperature of the self-lubricating textured tools were reduced compared with that of the conventional tool. The application of the self-lubricating textured tool with elliptical grooves on its rake face can reduce the tool–chip friction coefficient and the chip thickness ratio. The tool life of the textured tools is improved compared with that of the conventional tool. The effectiveness of the self-lubricating textured tools in improving cutting performance is related to the cutting parameter.     

Ti-6Al-4V车削温度的有限元仿真研究

分别采用有限元分析软件AdvantEdge FEM和DEFORM-3D,选取相同的模拟参数,对钛合金Ti-6Al-4V的车削加工过程进行了三维有限元仿真,根据仿真结果,分析总结出切削热的整体分布情况和刀具、切屑及工件切削温度的分布规律,给出了不同车削速度下刀具前后刀面温度分布图,模拟分析了同一切削速度不同分析步和不同切削速度下的刀具、切屑及工件的温度场分布情况,并把两个软件的仿真结果进行对比分析,得出了分析结果,为深入研究切削机理提供了有益的参考数据.     

Study on the driver plate for electromagnetic forming of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V

In order to improve energy efficiency, a driver plate made from high-conductivity material is normally used in the electromagnetic forming process of high-strength but low-conductivity sheet metal. The choice of driver plate significantly influences final deformation of the workpiece. In this paper, the electromagnetic free bulging process of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy sheet, widely used in aerospace, was studied by both experimental means and numerical simulation. The forming efficiency and quality of the workpiece under different types of driver plates were investigated in detail. The results show that by using high-conductivity and easily deformed materials such as aluminum alloy, with a skin depth in thickness, high efficiency and uniform deformation can be achieved. The results of this study can provide guidance on the choice of process parameters such as the material and thickness of a driver plate.     

Experimental investigations on effects of tool flank wear on surface integrity during orthogonal dry cutting of Ti-6Al-4V

Machining titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V is a challenging task since tool flank wear adversely affects surface integrity. Quantitative effects of predetermined tool flank wear values (VB) on the surface integrity were investigated through the orthogonal dry cutting of Ti-6Al-4V. Experimental results indicated that three-dimensional (3D) average surface roughness increased with the VB ranging from 0 to 0.2 mm but decreased at VB = 0.3 mm. Given the effects of rubbing and ironing enhanced, surface material burning and plastic flows emerged on the machined surface at VB = 0.3 mm. Not only the plastic deformation layer became deeper but also the grains were greatly distorted with the increase of tool flank wear. When machined by using the tool at VB = 0.3 mm, the β phase of Ti-6Al-4V decreased near the machined surface layer than that of using the fresh tool. Besides, the depth of work-harden layer increased from 20 to 60 μm with the VB increasing from 0 to 0.3 mm. The softened layer was generated near the machined surface by using the tool at VB = 0.3 mm. In addition, the residual compressive stresses of the machined surface had the trend of decreasing. Experimental results indicated that the VB less than 0.2 mm was the most suitable condition for better surface integrity during orthogonal dry cutting of Ti-6Al-4V. This study aims at providing experimental data for optimizing the processing parameters and improving the surface integrity of Ti-6Al-4V.