Modeling and experimental verification of chip flow deviation in oblique cutting

The reasons for chip deviation from the orthogonal direction in machining are (i) restricted cutting effect, (ii) nonzero inclination angle, and (iii) tool-nose radius. The present article has incorporated the concept of effective inclination angle in the models for predicting chip flow direction in oblique cutting. Model 1 takes into account the role of the effective principal cutting edge angle (as point function) and the concept of effective inclination angle has been incorporated in the model. Model 2 addresses the same roles but determined as path functions. Models 1 and 2 do not address the variation in the chip load along the width of cut. This has been addressed in Model 3 along with effective inclination angle. The models have been validated against the experimental data while turning two different medium carbon steels with uncoated carbide inserts over a wide domain of depth of cut, feed, cutting velocity, nose radius, rake angle, inclination angle and principal cutting edge angle. The major contribution of this work is the introduction of effective inclination angle along the effective cutting edge.     

Influence of size effect on burr formation in micro cutting

Burr is an important character of the surface quality for machined parts, and it is even more severe in micro cutting. Due to the uncut chip thickness and the cutting edge radius at the same range in micro cutting process, the tool extrudes the workpiece with negative rake angle. The workpiece flows along the direction of minimum resistance, and Poisson burr is formed. Based on the deformation analysis and experiment observations of micro cutting process, the factor for Poisson burr formation is analyzed. It is demonstrated that the ratio of the uncut chip thickness to the cutting edge radius plays an important role on the height of Poisson burr. Increasing the uncut chip thickness or decreasing the cutting edge radius makes the height of exit burr reduce. A new model of micro exit burr is established in this paper. Due to the size effect of specific cutting energy, the exit burr height increases. The minimum exit burr height will be obtained when the ratio of uncut the chip thickness to the cutting edge radius reaches 1. It is found that the curled radius of the exit burr plays an important role on the burr height.     

单刀片镗削加工时的力学建模

介绍镗削加工的力学模型.沿切削刃切屑厚度的分布,被作为刀具刃倾角、刀尖圆弧半径、切削深度和进给量的函数被建模.使用机械的和直角到斜角切削转变两种方法,建立该过程的切削力学模型。     

Thermomechanical approach for the modeling of oblique machining with a single cutting edge

This article aims to predict performances of oblique machining with a single cutting edge. A thermomechanical approach for the modeling of oblique cutting with a single cutting edge is proposed. A good agreement was found between predicted and experimental data. New rules were established to determine experimentally the average friction coefficient and chip flow angle at the rake face. The computation algorithm permits to predict all thermomechanical parameters such as cutting forces, cutting temperatures, and chip geometry. Besides, all predicted oblique machining parameters are mainly controlled by the Po-criterion, which is defined as the ratio of tool–chip contact length to uncut chip thickness.     

A New Slip-Line Field Modeling of Orthogonal Machining with a Rounded-Edge Worn Cutting Tool

In this study, a new slip-line field model and its associated hodograph for orthogonal cutting with a rounded-edge worn cutting tool are developed using Dewhurst and Collins's matrix technique. The new model considers the existence of dead metal zone in front of the rounded-edge worn cutting tool. The ploughing force and friction force occurred due to flank wear land, chip up-curl radius, chip thickness, primary shear zone thickness and length of bottom side of the dead metal zone are obtained by solving the model depending on the experimental resultant force data. The effects of flank wear rate, cutting edge radius, uncut chip thickness, cutting speed and rake angle on these outputs are specified.     

Effect of tilted plate vibration on solidification and microstructural and mechanical properties of semisolid cast and heat-treated A356 Al alloy

To optimize the machining process, finding the minimum uncut chip thickness is of paramount importance in micro-scale machining. However, strong dependency of the minimum uncut chip thickness to the tool geometry, workpiece material, tool-work friction, and process condition makes its evaluation complicated. The paper focuses on determination of the minimum uncut chip thickness experimentally during micro-end milling of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V with respect to influences of cutting parameters and lubricating systems. Experiments were carried out on a CNC machining center Kern Evo with two flute end mills of 0.8 and 2 mm diameters being used in the tests for micro- and macro-milling, respectively. It was found that the micro-milling caused more size effect than macro-milling due to higher surface micro-hardness and specific cutting forces. The specific cutting force depended strongly on feed rate (f _z) and lubricating system, followed by depth of cut (a _p) and cutting speed (v _c), mainly in the micro-scale. All output parameters were inversely proportional to the specific cutting force. Finally, depending on different process parameters during micro-milling of Ti-6Al-4V, the minimum uncut chip thickness was found to vary between 0.15 and 0.49 of the tool edge radius.     

基于钝圆尺寸效应的微细切削机理试验研究

通过微细车削试验,研究了微细切削加工参数对切削力、表面质量、切屑形成的影响,发现切削厚度与刃口半径的比值是影响微细切削的关键因素,当该比值过小时,刃口尺寸效应作用极其显著,导致切削比能迅速增大,表面质量恶化,切屑形成困难。根据这一结论可确定微细切削加工参数选择的下限范围,从而为微细切削加工参数选择提供理论依据。     

A study on critical depth of cuts in micro grooving

Ultra precision diamond cutting is a very efficient manufacturing method for optical parts such as HOE, Fresnel lenses, diffraction lenses, and others. During micro cutting, the rake angle is likely to become negative because the tool edge radius is considerably large compared to the sub-micrometer-order depth of cut. Depending on the ratio of the tool edge radius to the depth of cut, different micro-cutting mechanism modes appear. Therefore, the tool edge sharpness is the most important factor which affects the qualities of machined parts. That is why diamond, especially monocrystal diamond which has the sharpest edge among all other materials, is widely used in micro-cutting. The majar issue is regarding the minimum (critical) depth of cut needed to obtain continuous chips during the cutting process. In this paper, the micro machinability near the critical depth of cut is investigated in micro grooving with a diamond tool. The experimental results show the characteristics of micro-cutting in terms of cutting force ratio (Fx/Fy), chip shape, surface roughness, and surface hardening near the critical depth of cut.     

A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF BURR FORMATION IN FACE MILLING OF A CAST ALUMINUM ALLOY

The research discussed in this article focuses on the effects of tool geometry (i.e., rake angle and cutting edge radius) and flank wear upon burr formation in face milling of a cast aluminum alloy. As to tool edge preparation, the use of a tool with variable cutting edge radius was investigated using FEM, and compared for its cutting performance (i.e., burr reduction and tool life) with a conventional tool with uniform cutting edge radius. In order to evaluate 3D face milling through 2D orthogonal cutting simulations, the cross-sections that consist in the cutting speed direction and chip flow direction were selected at different locations along the tool rounded corner. At these cross-sections, the local value of cutting edge radius and their associated tool rake angles as well as the effective uncut chip thickness were determined for 2D cutting simulations. In addition, 3D face milling simulations were conducted to investigate more realistic chip flow and burr generation. Comparisons were made for burrs produced from 3D simulations with a sharp tool, 3D simulations with a worn tool and face milling experiments. Finally, recommendations for cutting tool design are made to reduce burr formation in face milling.     

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF ORTHOGONAL MACHINING OF GLASS

An experimental study of machining glass with a geometrically defined cutting tool is presented. Orthogonal cutting conditions are employed to permit a focus on the fundamental modes of chip and surface formation. Analysis of the machined surfaces under an optical microscope identifies four regimes that are distinctly different with respect to either chip formation or surface formation. For a very small target uncut chip thickness, one on the order of the cutting edge radius, pure rubbing of the edge with no chip formation is observed. Edge rubbing imparts light scuffmarks on the machined surface giving it a frosted appearance. At a larger uncut chip thickness, ductile-mode chip formation occurs ahead of the cutting edge and a scuffed surface remains after the subsequent rubbing of the edge across the freshly machined surface. A further increase in uncut chip thickness maintains a ductile-mode of chip formation, but surface damage initiates in the form of surface cracks that grow down into the machined surface and ahead of the tool. The transition to this machining mode is highly dependent on rake angle. Increasing the uncut chip thickness further causes brittle spalling of chips leaving half-clamshell shaped divots on the surface. This experimental identification of the machining modes and their dependence on uncut chip thickness and rake angle supports the use of geometrically defined cutting tools to machine glass in a rough-semi-finish-finish machining strategy as is traditionally employed for machining metals.     

Study of reasons of increased active force using coolant with uncut chip thickness

The use of coolant usually leads to a decrease in active force. However, it is well known that when cutting with small uncut chip thickness while using a coolant, the active force may be greater than when cutting without a coolant. For this reason, finish turning with very small uncut chip thickness and manual scraping is carried out without a coolant. The current explanation of this phenomenon is that the coolant increases the plowing force. The aim of this research is to study the impact of the coolant on the plowing force and to explain the reasons for the increase in active force at small uncut chip thickness. In the chipping process, a new reason was found that explains the increase in the active force when using coolant. It was established that the coolant prevents the buildup. Due to this phenomenon, cutting is performed with the radius of the cutting tool at a negative rake angle and with greater active force than when cutting without a coolant. When cutting without a coolant, a buildup is formed on the radius of the cutting tool; the geometry of the cutting part is improved. This is the real reason for decrease in active force when cutting without a coolant. When using the method of extrapolation on a zero uncut chip thickness under the same conditions without buildup, it was found that using a coolant does not increase, but decrease the plowing force.     

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF ORTHOGONAL MACHINING OF GLASS

Abstract

An experimental study of machining glass with a geometrically defined cutting tool is presented. Orthogonal cutting conditions are employed to permit a focus on the fundamental modes of chip and surface formation. Analysis of the machined surfaces under an optical microscope identifies four regimes that are distinctly different with respect to either chip formation or surface formation. For a very small target uncut chip thickness, one on the order of the cutting edge radius, pure rubbing of the edge with no chip formation is observed. Edge rubbing imparts light scuffmarks on the machined surface giving it a frosted appearance. At a larger uncut chip thickness, ductile-mode chip formation occurs ahead of the cutting edge and a scuffed surface remains after the subsequent rubbing of the edge across the freshly machined surface. A further increase in uncut chip thickness maintains a ductile-mode of chip formation, but surface damage initiates in the form of surface cracks that grow down into the machined surface and ahead of the tool. The transition to this machining mode is highly dependent on rake angle. Increasing the uncut chip thickness further causes brittle spalling of chips leaving half-clamshell shaped divots on the surface. This experimental identification of the machining modes and their dependence on uncut chip thickness and rake angle supports the use of geometrically defined cutting tools to machine glass in a rough-semi-finish-finish machining strategy as is traditionally employed for machining metals.     

Modelling the cutting forces in micro-end-milling using a hybrid approach

This paper presents the development of a cutting force model for the micro-end-milling processes under various cutting conditions using a hybrid approach. Firstly, a finite element (FE) model of orthogonal micro-cutting with a round cutting edge is developed for medium-carbon steel. A number of finite element analyses (FEA) are performed at different uncut chip thicknesses and velocities. Based on the FEA results, the cutting force coefficients are extracted through a nonlinear algorithm to establish a relationship with the uncut chip thickness and cutting speed. Then, the cutting force coefficients are integrated into a mechanistic cutting force model, which can predict cutting forces under different cutting conditions. In order to account for the cutting edge effect, an effective rake angle is employed for the determination of the cutting force. A comparison of the prediction and experimental measured cutting forces has shown that the developed method provides accurate results.     

Development of a capacity analysis and planning simulation model for semiconductor fabrication

Micro-machining has gained increased application to produce miniaturized parts in various industries. However, the uncut chip thickness in micro-machining is comparable to cutting edge radius. The relationship between the cutting edge radius and uncut chip thickness has been a subject matter of increasing interest. The acoustic emission (AE) signal can reflect the stress wave caused by the sudden release of the energy of the deformed materials. To improve the precision of machining system, determination of the minimum uncut chip thickness was investigated in this paper. The AE signal generated during micro-cutting experiments was used to analyze the chip formation in micro-end milling of Inconel 718. The finite element method (FEM) simulation was used to analyze the results of the experiments. The results showed that the cutting tool geometry and material properties affected the minimum uncut chip thickness. The estimation of the minimum uncut chip thickness based on AE signals can produce quite satisfactory results. The research on the minimum uncut chip thickness can provide theoretical basis for analysis of surface quality and optimal choice of cutting parameters.     

Theoretical modelling of cutting forces in helical end milling with cutter runout

A theoretical cutting force model for helical end milling with cutter runout is developed using a predictive machining theory, which predicts cutting forces from the input data of workpiece material properties, tool geometry and cutting conditions. In the model, a helical end milling cutter is discretized into a number of slices along the cutter axis to account for the helix angle effect. The cutting action for a tooth segment in the first slice is modelled as oblique cutting with end cutting edge effect and tool nose radius effect, whereas the cutting actions of other slices are modelled as oblique cutting without end cutting edge effect and tool nose radius effect. The influence of cutter runout on chip load is considered based on the true tooth trajectories. The total cutting force is the sum of the forces at all the cutting slices of the cutter. The model is verified with experimental milling tests.     

An experimental investigation of oblique cutting mechanics

In this study, an experimental investigation of oblique cutting process is presented for titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V, AISI 4340, and Al 7075. Important process parameters such as shear angle, friction angle, shear stress, and chip flow angle are analyzed. Transformation of the data from the orthogonal cutting test results to oblique cutting process is applied, and the results are compared with actual oblique cutting tests. Effects of hone radius on cutting forces and flank contact length are also investigated. It is observed that the shear angle, friction angle, and shear stress in oblique cutting have the same trend with the ones obtained from the orthogonal cutting tests. The transformed oblique force coefficients from orthogonal tests have about 10% discrepancy in the feed and tangential directions. For the chip flow angle, the predictions based on kinematic and force balance results yield better results than Stabler's chip flow law. Finally, it is shown that the method of oblique transformation applied on the orthogonal cutting data yields more accurate results using the predicted chip flow angles compared to the ones obtained by the Stabler's rule.     

Contribution of specific work of fracture to size effect in microcutting

Specific work of fracture (R) has been widely used to quantify the energy consumed in formation of new surfaces during metal cutting. R becomes a significant portion of total cutting energy in microcutting, thereby influencing the phenomenon of “size effect. ” Therefore, this work presents an evaluation of specific work of fracture for sharp and rounded-edged tools, knowing cutting forces and shear angles from LS-DYNA simulations of orthogonal microcutting of low-carbon AISI 1215 steel. The R was also evaluated as a function of process parameters such as cutting speed, rake angle, tool edge radius, and uncut chip thickness, so as to illustrate the effect of these variables on the magnitude of R and contribution of R to the specific cutting energy or “size effect.” It is observed that R increases with an increase in uncut chip thickness, whereas it decreases with an increase in cutting speed, rake angle, and tool edge radius. U_R defines the contribution of fracture to the specific cutting energy (U) due to specific work of fracture R. At all the parametric conditions, the contribution of fracture is higher at lower uncut chip thickness and it is of 8–36% in microcutting of AISI 1215 steel.     

Force modelling in shallow cuts with large negative rake angle and large nose radius tools—application to hard turning

In finish turning, the applied feedrate and depth of cut are generally very small. In some particular cases, such as the finishing of hardened steels, the feedrate and depth of cut are much smaller than tool nose radius. If a tool with a large tool nose radius and large negative rake angle is used in finish turning, the ploughing effect is pronounced and needs to be carefully addressed. Unfortunately, the ploughing effect has not yet been systematically considered in force modelling in shallow cuts with large negative rake angle and large nose radius tools in 3-D oblique cutting. In this study, in order to model the forces in such shallow cuts, first the chip formation forces are predicted by transforming the 3-D cutting geometry into an equivalent 2-D cutting geometry, then the ploughing effect mechanistic model is proposed to calculate the total 2-D cutting forces. Finally, the 3-D cutting forces are estimated by a geometric transformation. The proposed approach is verified in the turning of hardened 52100 steel, in which cutting conditions are typified as shallow cuts with negative rake angle and large nose radius tools. The workpiece material property of hardened 52100 steel is represented by the Johnson-Cook equation, which is determined from machining tests. The comparison between the experimental results and the model predictions is presented.     

ANALYTICAL MODELING OF MICRO END-MILLING FORCES WITH EDGE RADIUS AND MATERIAL STRENGTHENING EFFECTS

The study aims at developing a predictive analytical force model for the micro end-milling operation taking into account the material strengthening as well as the edge radius effects that come into play at the micro level. The mechanistic models for macro end-milling process have been extensively reported in literature and such models predominantly use milling force coefficients which are empirically determined from end-milling experiments. The proposed model for micro end-milling is based on determination of milling force coefficients from fundamental oblique cutting approach. The edge radius effect has been accounted by analyzing the rubbing action similar to the rolling of a cylinder over work surface. Johnson-Cook material model has been modified based on the strain gradient plasticity theory incorporating the increase in material strength with decreasing uncut chip thickness. From the micro orthogonal cutting experiments, a good agreement between the experimental and predicted shear strength values is observed. The force model is validated against measured forces in end-milling experiments carried out on the KERN Evo 5 axis micro machining center. The feed and lateral forces are predicted within 10% deviation on an average.     

Optimizing the geometric parameters of chamfered edge for rough machining Fe–Cr–Ni stainless steel

Geometry of cutting edge has great influence on performance and reliability of modern precision cutting tools. In this study, two-dimensional finite element model of orthogonal cutting of Fe–Cr–Ni stainless steel has been built to optimize the geometric parameters of chamfered edge. A method to measure the chip curl radius has been proposed. The effect of cutting edge geometric parameters on tool stress and chip curl radius has been analyzed. Then, the chamfered edge parameters have been optimized based on numerical simulation results. It finds that, keeping the equal material removal rate, the optimal geometric parameters of chamfered edge for rough machining Fe–Cr–Ni stainless steel are that the rake angle is from 16° to 17°, and the chamfer length is from 60 to 70 μm. Small (large) rake angle combined with small (large) chamfer length is more reasonable to reduce the tool stress. When the length of land is approximately equal to undeformed chip thickness and the rake angle is larger than 15°, the chip curl radius is minimal. The groove type with large radio of width to depth should be used in the chip breaking based on the optimization results.