Characteristics of ultrasonic vibration-assisted ductile mode cutting of tungsten carbide

In this study, investigations were carried out to evaluate the characteristics of ultrasonic vibration-assisted cutting of tungsten carbide material using a CNC lathe with CBN tool inserts. The cutting forces were measured using a three-component dynamometer, and the machined workpiece surfaces and chip formation were examined using a SEM. The experimental results showed that the radial force F _x was much larger than the tangential force F _z and axial force F _y . The SEM observations on the machined workpiece surfaces and chip formation indicated that the critical condition for ductile mode cutting of tungsten carbide was mainly the maximum undeformed chip thickness when the tool cutting edge radius was fixed, that is, the ductile mode cutting can be achieved when the maximum undeformed chip thickness was smaller than a critical value. Corresponding to the chip formation mode (ductile or brittle), three types of the machined workpiece surfaces were obtained: fracture free surface, semi-fractured surface and fractured surface. It was also found that the cutting speed has no significant effect on the ductile chip formation mode.     

Self-sensing of cutting forces in diamond cutting by utilizing a voice coil motor-driven fast tool servo

Cutting force measurement is important for monitoring the diamond cutting process. In this paper, a new measurement method of thrust cutting force associated with a voice coil motor (VCM) driven fast tool servo (FTS) system has been developed. Instead of integrating additional force sensors to the FTS which would influence the dynamics of the FTS, the force measurement in the proposed system is achieved associated with in-process monitoring the variation of the driving current of the VCM and pre-process determining the system parameters. In this way, the cutting forces are accurately obtained by subtracting the influences of the driving force, the spring force, the damping force and the inertial force associated with the system as well as the cutting process. Based on the proposed method, a microstructure array was machined using the developed VCM-FTS and the cutting force during the machining process was monitored in real time. The measured force signal was in good agreement with the machining result. The surface profile error of the fabricated microstructure could be clearly distinguished by the variation of the measured cutting force signal. This provides a new approach for in-process cutting force measurement associated with FTS based diamond cutting process.     

Surface layer microhardness changes with high-speed turning of hardened steels

In high-speed cutting of hardened steels, the surface layer is strongly affected by thermal effects and mechanical forces. Due to this, the surface layer of the machined material changes noticeably. Microhardness, one parameter of the surface integrity, is the most important. This paper deals with an investigation of microhardness. Measuring results are presented, and reasons for the sometimes significant changes in microhardness are analysed. It is proved on which part of the cutting edge the material removal will not take place but the cutting edge deforms the material plastically and how this part of the cutting edge can be reduced. With the measurement of the cutting force, the hypothesis is proved that the values of the cutting force components related to each other are different compared to the traditional turning. The passive force is 1.88?C2.25 times higher than the main cutting force. Hence, the force taking place on the flank face of the cutting tool is very high and the friction power significantly influences the cutting temperature. The friction taking place on the flank face of the cutting tool generates 2.8?C3.9 times higher heat than the cutting force. Due to the changes that occur in the surface layer, the hardness of this layer is higher with 100?C150?HV in depth of 0.1?mm than the original hardness or the hardness prescribed in the technical drawings. This phenomenon can be observed not only in internal hard turning but also machining of external and conical surfaces. Microhardness is compared after hard turning and after grinding. According to the measurements, the ground surface has not become a harder surface layer but softer. As an average result of many measurements, it has been proven that the original hardness (700?HV) after case hardening will increase to 800?C850?HV after hard turning and will decrease to 500?C550?HV after grinding. Microhardness changes are analysed considering the typical chip removal characteristics of hard turning. In this article, the focus is on how changes in microhardness influence the functional behaviour of the components and may affect their lifetimes. In this article, it has been proven that independently from the surface of the machined gear (bore, conical or face surface) the changes in the surface layer regarding microhardness do not differ.     

预应力切削镍基高温合金的试验研究

针对镍基高温合金在切削后加工表面分布严重的残余拉应力等问题,提出采用预应力切削方法,以实现在加工过程中主动控制加工表面残余应力分布状态;通过研制轴类零件的车床专用预拉伸装置,在0 MPa、150 MPa和300 MPa三种预应力条件下对高温合金轴件进行预拉伸处理;通过硬质合金刀具预应力切削镍基高温合金的对比试验,对三种预应力条件下的切削力、切屑形态以及表面完整性包括已加工表面残余应力、加工表面粗糙度、表面形貌和显微硬度等指标进行对比。结果表明：在一定范围内,采用预应力切削方法可省去加工后续的残余应力调整工序,并能在加工表面获得合适的残余压应力;残余压应力的值可通过调整施加的预应力大小来进行主动控制;与普通切削相比,预应力切削可得到均匀的锯齿形切屑,切削力没有显著增加;预应力切削可获得良好的表面完整性,且不会引来额外的加工硬化。     

往复运动速度规划算法对曲线磨削的影响研究

往复加工常见于磨削和刨削等金属切削中,加工过程的平稳性直接影响到产品的加工质量、能源效率乃至机床的寿命。首先探究往复(冲程)运动速度规划对运动过程平稳性的影响,在分析了常见速度规划运动学性能的基础上,针对磨削冲程运动的特点,提出通过改变急动度空间分布来降低柔性冲击对加工表面质量的影响,并设计了两种基于急动度连续的速度规划算法。在此基础上,研究了速度规划算法和磨削力平稳性、加工表面粗糙度和加工能耗间的关系,提出了通过改变加速度空间分布来降低加工能耗的方法。试验结果表明,往复运动速度规划和磨削力平稳性、加工表面粗糙度以及加工能耗均相关,通过改变急动度和加速度空间分布提高了磨削力平稳性和加工表面质量,降低了加工能耗。所提出的Ⅱ型速度规划综合表现优于其他规划,与梯形速度规划相比,切削力波动、加工表面粗糙度和电机驱动能耗均有较为显著的下降。     

模具钢Cr12MoV硬态铣削过程切削力的研究

切削力是铣削机理研究的重要对象,与刀具磨损和已加工表面质量等指标关系密切。本文通过软件ThirdWave建立了球头铣刀高速铣削模具钢Cr12MoV的仿真模型。该模型采用了网格自适应技术和删除技术。成功实现了切削力的高精度仿真,并对仿真模型进行了实验验证。模型分析了切入切出过程切削力的变化特性,同时也揭示了切削条件对切削力变化的影响规律。本研究成果可对切削工艺条件的合理选择提供借鉴。     

Indirect Cutting Force Measurement Considering Frictional Behaviour in a Machining Centre Using Feed Motor Current

In machine tools, friction exists between the table and the guideways, and in ballscrews. In this paper, feed motor current is measured by a hall effect current sensor. It is used to calculate the motor torque which, in turn, is the frictional torque at steady state. Some frictional phenomena are studied in feed drive systems of a horizontal machining centre, such as the relationship between feedrate and frictional torque, the relationship between frictional torque and table feed position, and the slideway cover effects on frictional torque. Considering all these frictional phenomena, the relationship between the feed force and the feed motor current is obtained. Feed force can be estimated well from the feed motor current considering frictional behaviour. The relationship between the cutting force and the feed motor current is slightly different during up milling and down milling, because y(vertical) directional cutting force changes the frictional force.     

EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES AND MODELING OF HEAT GENERATION IN METAL MACHINING

Heat generation in the cutting zones due to plastic deformation and friction in the cutting region governs insert wear, tensile residual stresses on the machined component surface and may give rise to undesired tolerances and short component life. Therefore, it is crucial that the heat generation is kept under control during metal cutting. In this study an analytical model for prediction of heat generation in the primary and secondary deformation zones is compared with results from finite element simulations and temperature measurements using IR-CCD camera. The used cutting data are altered to study the temperature influence from tool geometry and feed when machining stainless steel SANMAC316L and low carbon steel AISI 1045.     

应用经济型数控车床研究不锈钢车削力和加工质量

应用经济型数控车床加工SUS304不锈钢,研究切削过程中刀具各个方向受力以及零件加工表面的粗糙度分布趋势。采用单因素试验方法设计车削力试验,并记录加工过程中的切削力以及对应参数下获得的零件表面粗糙度。研究发现,不锈钢切削时,切削力和粗糙度都随着主轴转速增加而略有增大,随着进给量和切削增加而明显增大,并且切削力和粗糙度之间存在弱负相关关系,两个指标都与材料去除率呈正比例变化。     

An experimental investigation on the machining characteristics of microscale end milling

This paper discusses an experimental approach to assess the machining characteristics in microscale end milling operation through a systematic experimentation procedure. Microchannels were machined on brass plates using a carbide end mill of 1?mm diameter to analyze the effect of chip load (feed per tooth) and cutting speed on the surface roughness, specific cutting pressure, and cutting forces during microend milling operation. The tangential and radial components of forces were analyzed with the help of a three-dimensional model using the force signals acquired through KISTLER dynamometer. Feed per tooth and the interaction of cutting speed and chip load were identified as the critical parameters affecting the surface roughness of microchannel. Applying the concept of elastic recovery on the side wall surface of microchannels, the minimum chip thickness during the above micromilling operation was evaluated as 0.97???m, and the result was validated by the drastic increase in specific cutting pressure and erratic behavior of cutting forces below a chip load of 1???m.     

Feed Cutting Force Estimation from the Current Measurement with Hybrid Learning

It is very important to use reliable and inexpensive sensors to obtain useful information about manufacturing processing, such as cutting force, for monitoring automated machining. In this paper, the feed cutting force is measured using an inexpensive current sensor installed on the a.c servo motor of a CNC turning centre. The factors that affect a feed drive system are analysed in detail, and a model of the feed drive system for estimating feed cuttinng force is presented. The feed cutting force is estimated using feed motor current measurement and neuro-fuzzy techniques. Experimental results demonstrate that this medthod can accurately estimate feed cutting force within an error of 5%.     

KDP晶体各向异性对切削力的影响研究

对KDP晶体单点金刚石切削中动态切削力产生的原因及变化规律进行深入研究,以揭示材料各向异性对KDP晶体超精密加工切削力的影响。以微观塑性力学和断裂力学理论为基础,建立了切削力新模型,并优选出最佳晶体切削方向,以降低由材料各向异性引起的切削力波动对加工表面质量的影响。     

高速铣削铝合金时切削力和表面质量影响因素的试验研究

对高速铣削典型铝合金框架结构工件时的切削力和加工表面质量进行了试验研究。在高速进给铣削时 ,当进给方向发生改变 ,机床的加减速特性将导致在拐角处进给量减小、铣刀切入角增大 ,从而引起切削力增大和加工振动。在恒切削效率条件下高速铣削铝合金的试验结果表明 ,高速铣削时宜采用较小的轴向切深和较大的径向切深 ,以减小铣削力、提高加工表面质量 ;刀具动平衡偏心量是高速铣削时引起轴向振纹的主要原因     

Tool wear and hole quality investigation in dry helical milling of Ti-6Al-4V alloy

This paper focused on combined study on the evolution of tool wear and its influence on borehole quality in dry helical milling of Ti-6Al-4V. The carbide tools with TiAlN coating were used in this experimental investigation. The tool wear characteristics both at front and periphery cutting edges were investigated using an optical microscope and SEM-EDS techniques. The experimental results demonstrate that the combined effects of chipping/fracture, diffusion, and oxidation have significant bearings on front cutting edge failure, while the flank wear was predominant at the periphery cutting edges. The cutting speed was correlated with tool failure mechanizes, and the different wear rates at front and periphery cutting edge caused different variation trends of cutting force in thrust and horizontal direction during hole-making process. The quality of machined holes was evaluated in terms of geometry accuracy, burr formation, and surface roughness. The exit-burrs of machined hole were closely correlated with front cutting edge wear. However, high hole quality was observed even the near end of tool life from the point of view of diameters, roundness error, and surface finish due to the smooth wear pattern at periphery cutting edges. Severe tool wear at front cutting edges will cause excessive exit-burrs, but it has no obvious effect on geometry and surface roughness in helical milling of Ti-6Al-4V.     

Anisotropy of machined surfaces involved in the ultra-precision turning of single-crystal silicon—a simulation and experimental study

A new method was proposed for simulating the anisotropic surface quality of machined single-crystal silicon. This represents the first time that not only the mechanical properties of silicon, but also the crystal orientation, which is closely linked to the turning process, have been given consideration. In this paper, the crystallographic relationship between machined crystal planes and slip planes involved in ultra-precision turning was analyzed. The elasticity, plasticity, and brittleness properties of silicon in different crystal orientations were calculated. Based on the brittle–ductile transition mechanism of ultra-precision turning of single-crystal silicon, the orientation dependence of the surface quality of (111), (110), and (100) crystal planes were investigated via computer simulation. According to the simulation results, the surface quality of all machined planes showed an obvious crystallographic orientation dependence while the (111) crystal plane displayed better machinability than the other planes. The anisotropic surface properties of the (111) plane resulted from the continuous change of the cutting direction, which causes a change of actual angle between the slip/cleavage plane and machined plane. Anisotropic surface properties of planes (100) and (110) result from anisotropy of mechanical properties and the continuous changes of the cutting direction, causing the actual angle between slip/cleavage plane and machined plane to change simultaneously. A series of cutting experiments were carried out on the (111) and (100) crystal planes to verify the simulation results. The experimental results showed that cutting force fluctuation features and surface roughness are consistent with the anisotropy characteristics of the machined surface as revealed in simulation studies.     

Design,development and testing of a four-component milling dynamometer for the measurement of cutting force and torque

The cutting forces generated in metal cutting have a direct influence on generation heat, tool wear or failure, quality of machined surface and accuracy of the work piece. In this study, a milling dynamometer that can measure static and dynamic cutting forces, and torque by using strain gauge and piezo-electric accelerometer has been designed and constructed. The orientation of octagonal rings and strain gauge locations has been determined to maximise sensitivity and to minimise cross-sensitivity. The force and torque signals were captured and processed using proper data acquisition system. The dynamometer has been subjected to a series of tests to determine its static and dynamic characteristics. The results obtained showed that the dynamometer could be used reliably to measure static and dynamic cutting forces and torque.     

高速铣削AF1410高强度钢的实验研究

高强度钢具有优异的机械性能和广阔的应用,但切削加工较为困难,存在加工效率低,加工表面质量差等问题.以AF1410高强度钢为研究对象,应用高速铣削的加工方法,使用涂层硬质合金刀片,对AF1410高强度钢进行了高速铣削实验,研究分析了在高速切削条件下刀具磨损、切削力、切削温度以及已加工表面粗糙度的变化规律.研究发现以TiC...     

Analysis of surface roughness and cutting force components in hard turning with CBN tool: Prediction model and cutting conditions optimization

In this study, the effects of cutting speed, feed rate, workpiece hardness and depth of cut on surface roughness and cutting force components in the hard turning were experimentally investigated. AISI H11 steel was hardened to (40; 45 and 50) HRC, machined using cubic boron nitride (CBN 7020 from Sandvik Company) which is essentially made of 57% CBN and 35% TiCN. Four-factor (cutting speed, feed rate, hardness and depth of cut) and three-level fractional experiment designs completed with a statistical analysis of variance (ANOVA) were performed. Mathematical models for surface roughness and cutting force components were developed using the response surface methodology (RSM). Results show that the cutting force components are influenced principally by the depth of cut and workpiece hardness; on the other hand, both feed rate and workpiece hardness have statistical significance on surface roughness. Finally, the ranges for best cutting conditions are proposed for serial industrial production.     

Study on physical and technological effects of precise turning with self-propelled rotary tool

This study is focused on some physical and technological aspects of a precise turning with Self-Propelled Rotary Tool (SPRT). As part of experiment, the cutting forces, on-line insert run-out and machined surface topography were investigated. Turning tests were carried in the range of variable feeds, depths of cut and cutting speeds for a hardened 41Cr4 steel with the use of a coated carbide round indexable inserts. The effect of cutting conditions on the tool rotation and the dynamics of cutting force signal were evaluated. In particular, changes of cutting forces vs. cutting lengths for different cutting parameters were analyzed in terms of the cutting insert rotation, and Power Spectral Density (PSD) analysis. Moreover, the original method based on cutting force oscillations was employed to estimate the on-line insert run-out. Ultimately, the analysis of a machined surface topography was conducted, considering the interactions between the process inputs and outputs. It was shown that application of high cutting speeds and feeds during SPRT turning can lead to the improvements in surface finish, as well as the stabilization of cutting force values.     

TURNING STUDIES OF DEEP CRYOGENIC TREATED P-40 TUNGSTEN CARBIDE CUTTING TOOL INSERTS – TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

In the present work, coated tungsten carbide tool inserts of ISO P-40 grade were subjected to deep cryogenic treatment at ?176°C. Turning studies were conducted on AISI 1040 workpieces using both untreated and deep cryogenic treated tungsten carbide cutting tool inserts. The turning performance was evaluated in terms of flank wear of the cutting tool inserts, main cutting force and surface finish of the machined workpieces. The flank wear of deep cryogenic treated carbide tools was observed to be lower than that of untreated carbide tools in machining of AISI 1040 steel. The cutting force during machining of AISI 1040 steel was lower with the deep cryogenic treated carbide tools when compared with the untreated carbide tools. The surface finish produced on machined AISI 1040 steel workpieces was superior with the deep cryogenic treated carbide tools as compared to the untreated carbide tools.