New observations on tool life, cutting forces and chip morphology in cryogenic machining Ti-6Al-4V

The use of cryogenic coolant in metal cutting has received renewed recent attention because liquid nitrogen is a safe, clean, non-toxic coolant that requires no expensive disposal and can substantially improve tool life. This work investigates the effectiveness of cryogenic coolant during turning of Ti-6Al-4V at a constant speed and material removal rate (125 m/min, 48.5 cm³/min) with different combinations of feed rate and depth of cut. It is found that the greatest improvement in tool life using cryogenic coolant occurs for conditions of high feed rate and low depth of cut combinations. However, this combination of machining parameters produces much shorter tool life compared to low feed rate and high depth of cut combinations. It is found that preventing heat generation during cutting is far more advantageous towards extending tool life rather than attempting to remove the heat with cryogenic coolant. Although cryogenic coolant is effective in extracting heat from the cutting zone, it is proposed that cryogenic coolant may limit the frictional heat generated during cutting and limit heat transfer to the tool by reducing the tool-chip contact length. The effect of cryogenic coolant on cutting forces and chip morphology is also examined.     

Cutting performance of diamond tools during ultra-precision turning of electroless-nickel plated die materials

This study is an attempt (a) to observe the wear characteristic of diamond tool with 200 km cutting distance and to study the effects of wear on the surface roughness and cutting forces and (b) to optimize various cutting parameters such as depth of cut, feed rate, spindle speed and phosphorus content. The experimental results showed that tool wear was not so significant although some defects on rake face were observed after cutting 15.6 km. Further cutting showed that the surface roughness increases with cutting distance, and that the cutting forces were larger than thrust force at the beginning of cutting, but after cutting 130 km, thrust force became larger and increased rapidly. It was also observed that forces increase with the increase of depth of cut, spindle speed and feed rate, and decrease with the increase of phosphorus content of the plating. Depth of cut has no significant effect on surface roughness, while it increases with increase of feed rate and decreases with the increase of percentage of phosphorus content in the workpieces. In case of spindle speed, surface roughness decreases with the increase of spindle speed up to a certain value and then starts to increase with the increase of spindle speed.     

Statistical analysis of surface roughness and cutting forces using response surface methodology in hard turning of AISI 52100 bearing steel with CBN tool

The present work concerns an experimental study of hard turning with CBN tool of AISI 52100 bearing steel, hardened at 64 HRC. The main objectives are firstly focused on delimiting the hard turning domain and investigating tool wear and forces behaviour evolution versus variations of workpiece hardness and cutting speed. Secondly, the relationship between cutting parameters (cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut) and machining output variables (surface roughness, cutting forces) through the response surface methodology (RSM) are analysed and modeled. The combined effects of the cutting parameters on machining output variables are investigated while employing the analysis of variance (ANOVA). The quadratic model of RSM associated with response optimization technique and composite desirability was used to find optimum values of machining parameters with respect to objectives (surface roughness and cutting force values). Results show how much surface roughness is mainly influenced by feed rate and cutting speed. Also, it is underlined that the thrust force is the highest of cutting force components, and it is highly sensitive to workpiece hardness, negative rake angle and tool wear evolution. Finally, the depth of cut exhibits maximum influence on cutting forces as compared to the feed rate and cutting speed.     

Statistical analysis of the effects of machining parameters and workpiece hardness on the surface finish of machined medium carbon steel

The objective of this study is to ascertain the effect of machining parameters and workpiece hardness on surface roughness of machined components and to develop a better understanding of the effect of process parameters on the machined surface. Such an understanding can provide insight into the problems of controlling the finish of machined surfaces when the process parameters are adjusted to obtain a certain surface finish. The collected data were analyzed using parametric analyses of variance (ANOVA) with surface finish as the dependent variable and hardness of the workpiece material, cutting tool position from the surface of the clamping device (chuck), depth of cut, cutting velocity, and cutting feed as independent variables. The results showed that surface roughness is significantly affected by the workpiece hardness, cutting feed, cutting speed, depth of cut, cutting tool position from the chuck, and their interactions with each other. The results suggest that feed rate and cutting speed can be adjusted to produce a certain surface finish when the position of the cutting tool from the surface of a clamping device or the hardness of the workpiece is changed.     

利用大进给量铣削提升模具制造生产率的研究

大进给量统削(High Feed Cutting/HFC)工艺是一种以整个铁刀直径用全切削(α_e=D)的方式,同时采用较小的切削深度(即背吃刀量α_p)和很高的进给速度进行切削的高效切削工艺,有很高的材料切除率。其目的是显著缩短粗加工或半精加工的时间,因此,原则上大进给量铣削(HFC)是属于高效铣削(HPC)工艺的范围。常规的高效铣削(HPC)工艺是一种通过高的吃刀量(α_p,α_e)、高的进给速度(v_f)和切削速度(v_c)实现高材料切除率的切削工艺。而大进给量铣削(HFC)工艺,顾名思义,显然是专注于通过很高的进给速度实现工件多余材料去除效率,进而提高模具制造生产率的一种制造工艺。实现这种大进给量铣削工艺需要有特殊的刀具,为此,众多刀具供应商开发了具有能实现大进给量铣削的几何形状的刀具,以达到提高生产率的目的,其原理就是通过减小刀具主偏角进而增大刀具切削刃与工件接触长度来实现的。     

Optimized feed scheduling in three axes machining. Part I: Fundamentals of the optimized feed scheduling strategy

An optimized feed scheduling strategy is proposed in this paper to maximize the metal removal rate in 3-axis machining while guaranteeing the machining accuracy. The tool path is assumed defined by a cubic parametric form. In part I of this paper, the fundamentals of this strategy are presented. This strategy integrates the feed drive dynamics, described by the acceleration/deceleration (Acc/Dec) profile, with the minimum-time trajectory planning in order to achieve the desired feed rate at the appropriate position. An optimum use of the feed drive capabilities is considered to track the changes in the cutting geometry along the tool path and to ensure an acceptable contour error. Therefore, this strategy combines different constraints and various criteria in modifying the feed rate to maintain a near-constant cutting force resulting in a highly non-linear problem. The constraints include the cutting force magnitude, the feed rate boundaries, the contour error and the characteristics of the (Acc/Dec) profile of the different feed drive systems. The criteria are the maximum production rate, the machining accuracy and safety. In part II of this paper, the effectiveness of this strategy is demonstrated using ball end mill operation on a workpiece that provides variable cutting geometry along a non-linear tool path. The performance of this strategy in terms of productivity, machining safety, and machining accuracy, is compared to a feed scheduling strategy based on control points as well as to milling with constant feed rate.     

Theoretical and experimental determination of tool life in hot machining of austenitic manganese steel

In this study, an expression for the tool life of a sintered carbide tool machining heated austenitic manganese steel was developed. The influence of surface temperature, cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut on the tool life were investigated. Afterwards, an expression for the effects of cutting conditions on tool life were determined using a mathematical model developed by a factorial regression method.     

模糊田口法在重切削制程中切削参数最佳化设计

为了快速有效获得重切削时良好的切削性能参数,以田口法与模糊逻辑相结合,对侧面铣削SUS304不锈钢重切削制程时的切削参数进行最佳化设计。由于评估重切削制程的刀具寿命与金属移除率两项主要切削性能,受到主轴转速、每刃进给、轴向切深与径向切深的影响,由此将4个切削参数设置为可控制因子。经过田口法将各品质特性转化为S/N比,通过模糊逻辑运算,采用多重品质特性指标(MPCI)求得切削参数最佳水准组合。试验结果表明:以模糊田口法获得的切削参数最佳水准组合,能够有效改善侧面重切削制程时的切削性能,为刀具制造厂或刀具使用者寻求最佳切削条件提供参考。     

高速铣削模具钢3Cr2NiMo表面粗糙度试验研究

采用单因素试验法和正交试验法,在高速加工中心上对模具钢3Cr2NiMo进行切削试验,通过改变影响加工过程的切削参数:主轴转速、进给速度、轴向切削深度和径向切削深度,研究了影响工件加工表面粗糙度值程度的因素。结果表明:增大机床的主轴转速,粗糙度值显著降低,而增大进给速度、轴向铣削深度,粗糙度值增大,但增大的幅度不同,径向铣削深度的影响不明显。     

Grey relational analysis coupled with principal component analysis for optimization design of the cutting parameters in high-speed end milling

This paper investigates optimization design of the cutting parameters for rough cutting processes in high-speed end milling on SKD61 tool steel. The major characteristics indexes for performance selected to evaluate the processes are tool life and metal removal rate, and the corresponding cutting parameters are milling type, spindle speed, feed per tooth, radial depth of cut, and axial depth of cut. In this study, the process is intrinsically with multiple performance indexes so that grey relational analysis that uses grey relational grade as performance index is specially adopted to determine the optimal combination of cutting parameters. Moreover, the principal component analysis is applied to evaluate the weighting values corresponding to various performance characteristics so that their relative importance can be properly and objectively described. The results of confirmation experiments reveal that grey relational analysis coupled with principal component analysis can effectively acquire the optimal combination of cutting parameters. Hence, this confirms that the proposed approach in this study can be an useful tool to improve the cutting performance of rough cutting processes in high-speed end milling process.     

Bar diameter as an influencing factor on temperature in turning

Factors such as cutting speed, feed rate, tool material, etc., are well known to have an effect on tool wear in metal turning. However, reliable methods of wear prediction over a broad spectrum of cutting circumstance remain elusive, suggesting that not all factors have been recognised as significant and thus considered. This paper demonstrates that one such factor is bar diameter. The findings are analysed in three separate ways. All tests were performed under identical cutting conditions, i.e. cutting speeds were constant as well as the feed rate and depth of cut, also the same bar was used except for varying the bar diameter. All experiments were performed in single point turning on solid carbon steel bar (BS970 080A42), by using uncoated ISO (4957) (BS 4659 BT42) HSS insert.     

Optimizing power consumption for CNC turned parts using response surface methodology and Taguchi's technique—A comparative analysis

This paper presents the findings of an experimental investigation into the effects of cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, nose radius and cutting environment in CNC turning of AISI P-20 tool steel. Design of experiment techniques, i.e. response surface methodology (RSM) and Taguchi's technique, have been used to accomplish the objective of the experimental study. L₂₇ orthogonal array and face centered central composite design have been used for conducting the experiments. Taguchi's technique as well as 3D surface plots of RSM revealed that cryogenic environment is the most significant factor in minimizing power consumption followed by cutting speed and depth of cut. The effects of feed rate and nose radius were found to be insignificant compared to other factors. Though both the techniques predicted near similar results, RSM technique seems to have an edge over the Taguchi's technique.     

Predictive machinability models for a selected hard material in turning operations

In this paper, empirical models for tool life, surface roughness and cutting force are developed for turning operations. Process parameters (cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and tool nose radius) are used as inputs to the developed machinability models. Two important data mining techniques are used; they are response surface methodology and neural networks. Data of 28 experiments when turning austenitic AISI 302 have been used to generate, compare and evaluate the proposed models of tool life, cutting force and surface roughness for the considered material.     

光学微结构超精密多轴铣削加工技术

采用单点金刚石飞刀加工可以直接加工出具有纳米级的表面粗糙度和亚微米级形状精度的光学微结构元件而不需要后续处理。通过超精密飞刀加工微V沟槽的实验,分析了主轴转速、进给速度、切削深度和切削行间距对微V沟槽加工精度的影响,并对切削参数进行优化。最后,利用优化后的切削参数加工出微V沟槽结构。实验结果显示,超精密飞刀加工微V沟槽可达到满足光学微结构加工精度的要求。     

Multiperformance Optimization in Turning of Free-Machining Steel Using Taguchi Method and Utility Concept

This article presents the application of Taguchi method and the utility concept for optimizing the machining parameters in turning of free-machining steel using a cemented carbide tool. A set of optimal process parameters, such as feed rate, cutting speed, and depth of cut on two multiple performance characteristics, namely, surface roughness and metal removal rate (MRR) is developed. The experiments were planned as per L ₉ orthogonal array. The optimal level of the process parameters was determined through the analysis of means (ANOM). The relative importance among the process parameters was identified through the analysis of variance (ANOVA). The ANOVA results indicated that the most significant process parameter is cutting speed followed by depth of cut that affect the optimization of multiple performance characteristics. The confirmation tests with optimal levels of machining parameters were carried out to illustrate the effectiveness of Taguchi optimization method. The optimization results revealed that a combination of higher levels of cutting speed and depth of cut along with feed rate in the medium level is essential in order to simultaneously minimize the surface roughness and to maximize the MRR.     

Characteristics of cutting forces and chip formation in machining of titanium alloys

Chip formation during dry turning of Ti6Al4V alloy has been examined in association with dynamic cutting force measurements under different cutting speeds, feed rates and depths of cut. Both continuous and segmented chip formation processes were observed in one cut under conditions of low cutting speed and large feed rate. The slipping angle in the segmented chip was 55°, which was higher than that in the continuous chip (38°). A cyclic force was produced during the formation of segmented chips and the force frequency was the same as the chip segmentation frequency. The peak of the cyclic force when producing segmented chips was 1.18 times that producing the continuous chip.The undeformed surface length in the segmented chip was found to increase linearly with the feed rate but was independent of cutting speed and depth of cut. The cyclic force frequency increased linearly with cutting speed and decreased inversely with feed rate. The cutting force increased with the feed rate and depth of cut at constant cutting speed due to the large volume of material being removed. The increase in cutting force with increasing cutting speed from 10 to 16 and 57 to 75 m/min was attributed to the strain rate hardening at low and high strain rates, respectively. The decrease in cutting force with increasing cutting speed outside these speed ranges was due to the thermal softening of the material. The amplitude variation of the high-frequency cyclic force associated with the segmented chip formation increased with increasing depth of cut and feed rate, and decreased with increasing cutting speed from 57 m/min except at the cutting speeds where harmonic vibration of the machine occurs.     

58SiMn高强度钢车削表面完整性的试验研究

目的研究58Si Mn高强度钢表面完整性评价指标受切削参数影响的变化规律。方法分别设计单因素和正交试验,采用涂层硬质合金刀具对58Si Mn高强度钢进行车削加工试验,通过采集相关数据,分别讨论了切削深度、进给速度和切削速度变化对表面粗糙度、残余应力、显微硬度和表层微观组织变化等方面的影响。结果进给速度对表面粗糙度的影响最显著,切削速度次之,切削深度的变化对表面粗糙度无直接影响。已加工表面的残余应力随切削速度和进给量的增大而增大。显微硬度随切削深度的增大而减小,随进给量的增大而增大,层深上的显微硬度则呈现先减小后增大的趋势。表层微观组织受切削速度影响不大,未出现明显的相变和晶粒歪曲。结论降低进给速度是减小工件表面粗糙度最直接有效的方法,提高切削速度并不能使表面粗糙度明显减小。工件表面的轴向和切向残余应力均为拉应力,为提高零件使用性能,应采取相应的措施使之转化为压应力。     

整体硬质合金铣刀加工航空用2A90铝合金工艺研究

设计一组切削实验,分析使用硬质合金刀具切削航空铝合金时,工艺参数的改变对工件表面质量和加工效率的影响。实验结果表明:对于铝合金切削,刀具几何角度宜采用较大的前角和螺旋角组合以获得较高的加工表面质量;提高切削速度可以提高加工表面质量和加工效率,增大进给量则会降低工件表面质量;环切式刀轨加工效率高,加工表面质量差,一般用于粗铣或半精铣,往复式刀轨加工效率低,加工表面质量好,一般用于精铣。     

Tool flank wear prediction in CNC turning of 7075 AL alloy SiC composite

Flank wear occurs on the relief face of the tool and the life of a tool used in a machining process depends upon the amount of flank wear; so predicting of flank wear is an important requirement for higher productivity and product quality. In the present work, the effects of feed, depth of cut and cutting speed on flank wear of tungsten carbide and polycrystalline diamond (PCD) inserts in CNC turning of 7075 AL alloy with 10 wt% SiC composite are studied; also artificial neural network (ANN) and co-active neuro fuzzy inference system (CANFIS) are used to predict the flank wear of tungsten carbide and PCD inserts. The feed, depth of cut and cutting speed are selected as the input variables and artificial neural network and co-active neuro fuzzy inference system model are designed with two output variables. The comparison between the results of the presented models shows that the artificial neural network with the average relative prediction error of 1.03% for flank wear values of tungsten carbide inserts and 1.7% for flank wear values of PCD inserts is more accurate and can be utilized effectively for the prediction of flank wear in CNC turning of 7075 AL alloy SiC composite. It is also found that the tungsten carbide insert flank wear can be predicted with less error than PCD flank wear insert using ANN. With Regard to the effect of the cutting parameters on the flank wear, it is found that the increase of the feed, depth of cut and cutting speed increases the flank wear. Also the feed and depth of cut are the most effective parameters on the flank wear and the cutting speed has lesser effect.     

An experimental study of burr formation in square shoulder face milling

Previous research on burr formation in face milling operations has usually been limited to the study of the rollover burr in the cutting direction and/or to a few machining parameters. This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the influence of the main cutting parameters on the formation of the more important burrs produced in face milling operations, namely exit burr in the cutting direction, exit burr in the feed direction and the burr formed at the top edge in a square shoulder face milling operation. Feed per tooth (Sz), cutting velocity (V), axial depth of cut (a) and exit angle (EXA) were the cutting parameters investigated. The effects of mode of milling, tool nose geometry and tool coating were also investigated to a lesser extent. The results show that exit angle and depth of cut are the cutting parameters which have a major influence on the exit burr in the cutting direction, whereas the exit burr in the feed direction is mainly affected by depth of cut. The top burr is very small and only slightly influenced by cutting conditions. It is also shown that down-milling can effectively eliminate the formation of burrs in some cases, whereas an unfavourable tool nose geometry can double the size of buns.