The dependence of tool overhang on surface quality and tool wear in the turning process

In the turning process, the importance of machining parameter choice is increased, as it controls the surface quality required. Tool overhang is a cutting tool parameter that has not been investigated in as much detail as some of the better known ones. It is appropriate to keep the tool overhang as short as possible; however, a longer tool overhang may be required depending on the geometry of the workpiece and when using the hole-turning process in particular. In this study, we investigate the effects of changes in the tool overhang in the external turning process on both the surface quality of the workpiece and tool wear. For this purpose, we used workpieces of AISI 1050 material with diameters of 20, 30, and 40 mm; and the surface roughness of the workpiece and tool wear were determined through experiments using constant cutting speed and feed rates with different depth of cuts (DOCs) and tool overhangs. We observed that the effect of the DOC on the surface roughness is negligible, but tool overhang is more important. The deflection of the cutting tool increases with tool overhang. Two different analytical methods were compared to determine the dependence of tool deflection on the tool overhang. Also, the real tool deflection values were determined using a comparator. We observed that the tool deflection values were quite compatible with the tool deflection results obtained using the second analytical method.     

Finite element modeling of ultrasonic-assisted turning: cutting force and heat generation

Abstract

Adding ultrasonic vibrations to conventional turning can improve the process in terms of cutting force, surface finish and so on. One of the most important factors in machining is the heat generation during the cutting process. In ultrasonic-assisted turning (UAT) the tool tip also vibrates at very high frequency and this sinusoidal motion causes complexity in heat modeling of the cutting system. Modeling and simulation of cutting processes can help to understand the nature of process and provides information to select optimum conditions and machining parameters. In this article, a finite element model has been developed for predicting tool tip temperature in UAT. The effect of machining parameters including cutting speed, feed rate and amplitude of vibration on the tool tip temperature has been investigated. In order to simplify the machining process, the cutting experiment has been carried out in dry condition. The results showed that by applying ultrasonic vibration to the cutting tool, the tool tip flash temperature increases but in some condition its average value could be less than the conventional machining.     

Finite element simulation and experimental investigation of tool temperature during ultrasonically assisted turning of aerospace aluminum using multicoated carbide inserts

This paper summarizes the results of thermal finite element simulation and experimental studies of tool temperature in ultrasonic-assisted turning (UAT) of aerospace aluminum using multicoated carbide inserts. At first, mathematical models were developed in order to study the effects of tool coating, rake angle, cutting speed, and feed rate on the friction coefficient. Then with respect to the kinematics of the process, the cutting velocity model would be presented. This velocity model is used in combination with the mathematical model to define the friction coefficient during UAT. The mentioned frictional model is used to write a user subroutine to incorporate the effect of friction coefficient as a function of cutting parameters in the finite element program Abaqus. The results of this simulation make it possible to determine cutting temperature patterns accurately. It is also used to study the effect of cutting parameters (cutting speed, feed rate, rake angle, and vibration amplitude) on UAT. Finally, the simulation results are compared with experimental measurements of cutting temperatures from ultrasonic-assisted turning tests. The results show that ultrasonic-assisted turning is able to lower the maximum cutting temperature in cutting tool, about 29 %, in low feed rates (≈0.14 mm/rev), with a vibration amplitude of ≈10 μm and work velocity of ≈0.5 m/s.     

硬质合金刀具高速车削钛合金的切削性能研究

采用单因素试验法,用未涂层硬质合金刀具和TiAlN涂层硬质合金刀具对Ti-6Al-4V钛合金进行了高速干车削试验,通过对切削过程中切削力、刀具寿命、切削温度以及加工表面粗糙度的分析,得出了两种刀具高速干车削钛合金的切削性能,为钛合金高速切削刀具的设计提供了试验依据。     

Machining performance of a grooved tool in dry machining Ti-6Al-4 V

In this paper, dry machining experiment of Ti-6Al-4 V was carried out to investigate the machining performance of a grooved tool in terms of its wear mechanisms and the effects of cutting parameters (cutting speed, feed rate, and cutting depth) on tool life and surface roughness of the machined workpiece. The results showed that chip-groove configuration substantially improved the machining performance of cutting tool. The main wear mechanisms of the grooved tool were adhesive wear, stripping wear, crater wear, and dissolution-diffusion wear. The resistance to chipping was enhanced due to the decrease of contact pressure of tool-chip interface. And the resistance to plastic deformation of tool nose was weakened at the cutting speed of more than 60 m/min. The appropriate cutting speed and feed rate were less than 70 m/min and 0.10 mm/r, respectively. With cutting speed increasing, the surface roughness of machined workpiece decreased. A high feed rate helped the formation of higher surface roughness except 0.21 mm/r. When cutting depth increased, tool nose curvature and phase transformation of workpiece material had great impact on surface roughness.     

Evaluation of performance of nanofluid using multiwalled carbon nanotubes for machining of Ti–6AL–4V

Machining of titanium alloys generate very high temperature in the cutting zone. This results in rapid tool wear and poor surface properties. Therefore, improvement in cutting performance in machining of titanium alloys is very much dependent on effectiveness of the cooling strategies applied. In the present work, performance of nanofluid using multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) dispersed in distilled water and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as surfactant is evaluated for turning operation on Ti–6Al–4V workpieces. Turning operations were carried out under three different conditions – dry, with conventional cutting fluid and with nanofluid. Nanofluid application was limited to 1 L/h and it was applied at the tool tip through gravity feed. Various machining responses like cutting force, surface finish and tool wear were analyzed while turning at optimum cutting parameters as 150 m/min, 0.1 mm/rev and 1 mm depth of cut. Later on, machining performance of nanofluid is confirmed at low cutting speed of 90 m/min. Nanofluid outperformed conventional cutting fluid with 34% reduction in tool wear, average 28% drop in cutting forces and 7% decrease in surface roughness at cutting speed of 150 m/min.     

Optimisation for hot turning operations with multiple performance characteristics

This paper presents an investigation on the optimisation and the effect of cutting parameters on multiple performance characteristics (the tool life and the workpiece surface roughness) obtained by hot turning operations. A plan of experiments based on the Taguchi method was designed. M20 sintered carbide as tool and the high manganese steel as workpiece material were used in experiments. The workpiece material heated with liquid petroleum gas flame was machined under different settings of feed rate, depth of cut, cutting speed and workpiece temperature on a lathe. The results showed that cutting speed and feed rate were the dominant variables on multiple cutting performance characteristics. An optimum parameter combination was obtained by using statistical analysis.     

Machinability investigation in hard turning of AISI D3 cold work steel with ceramic tool using response surface methodology

The hard turning process has been attracting interest in different industrial sectors for finishing operations of hard materials. In this paper, the effects of cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut on surface roughness, cutting force, specific cutting force, and power in the hard turning were experimentally investigated. An experimental investigation was carried out using ceramic cutting tools, composed approximately with (70 %) of Al₂O₃ and (30 %) of TiC, in surface finish operations on cold work tool steel AISI D3 heat-treated to a hardness of 60 HRC. Based on 3³ full factorial designs, a total of 27 tests were carried out. The range of each parameter is set at three different levels, namely, low, medium, and high. Analysis of variance is used to check the validity of the model. Experimental observations show that higher cutting forces are required for machining harder work material. This cutting force gets affected mostly by feed rate followed by depth of cut. Feed rate is the most influencing factor on surface roughness. Feed rate followed by depth of cut become the most influencing factors on power; especially in case of harder workpiece. Optimum cutting conditions are determined using response surface methodology (RSM) and the desirability function approach. It was found that, the use of lower depth of cut value, higher cutting speed, and by limiting the feed rate to 0.12 and 0.13 mm/rev, while hard turning of AISI D3 hardened steel, respectively, ensures minimum cutting forces and better surface roughness. Higher values of depth of cut are necessary to minimize the specific cutting force.     

Integration of cutting force control and chatter suppression control into automatic cutting feed adjustment system design

Abstract

This study designed an automatic cutting feed adjustment system for computer numerical control (CNC) turning machine tools, which integrate the operational characteristics of cutting force control and chatter suppression control to shorten the machining time and maintain the quality of workpieces. The setting of appropriate machining conditions (such as cutting feed, spindle speed and depth of cut) to consider both machining quality and efficiency often causes difficulties for machine tool operators. Therefore, this study uses cutting force control to design an automatic cutting feed adjustment method for cutting tools, and then, the chatter suppression control design is used to modify the cutting force command to suppress cutting chatter. The experimental results of the CNC turning machine tool show that the use of the cutting force control to adjust the cutting feed can shorten the machining time; however, the cutting chatter results in larger surface waviness on the workpiece surface. When the cutting force command is properly modified by actuating the chatter suppression control, the workpiece shows better surface roughness with prolonged machining time. Therefore, the cutting tests demonstrate that the proposed system is feasible for satisfying the machining requirements of the manufacturing processes of mechanical parts for high speed and high accuracy.     

Optimization of turning parameters for surface roughness and tool life based on the Taguchi method

In this study, the effect and optimization of machining parameters on surface roughness and tool life in a turning operation was investigated by using the Taguchi method. The experimental studies were conducted under varying cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cut. An orthogonal array, the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed to the study the performance characteristics in the turning of commercial Ti-6Al-4V alloy using CNMG 120408-883 insert cutting tools. The conclusions revealed that the feed rate and cutting speed were the most influential factors on the surface roughness and tool life, respectively. The surface roughness was chiefly related to the cutting speed, whereas the axial depth of cut had the greatest effect on tool life.     

Multi-response optimization of machining parameters in hot turning using grey analysis

This paper envisages the multi-response optimization of machining parameters in hot turning of stainless steel (type 316) based on Taguchi technique. The workpiece heated with liquid petroleum gas flame burned with oxygen was machined under different parameters, i.e., cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, and workpiece temperature on a conventional lathe. The effect of cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, and workpiece temperature on surface roughness, tool life, and metal removal rate have been optimized by conducting multi-response analysis. From the grey analysis, a grey relational grade is obtained and based on this value an optimum level of cutting parameters has been identified. Furthermore, using analysis of variance method, significant contributions of process parameters have been determined. Experimental results reveal that feed rate and cutting speed are the dominant variables on multiple performance analysis and can be further improved by the hot turning process.     

Study on cutting force and surface micro-topography of hard turning of GCr15 steel

This work investigates the cutting force and surface micro-topography in hard turning of GCr15 bearing steel. A series of experiments on hard turning of GCr15 steel with polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) tools are performed on a CNC machining center. Experimental measurements of cutting force, 3D surface micro-topography, and surface roughness of the workpiece are performed. The 3D surface micro-topography of the workpiece is discussed, and the formation mechanism of the 3D surface is analyzed. The influence of cutting speed and feed rate on cutting force and surface roughness are discussed. The 2D and 3D surface roughness parameters are compared and discussed. It is found that feed rate has greater influence on cutting force and surface roughness than cutting speed and there exists the most appropriate cutting speed under which the minimum surface roughness can be generated while a relatively small cutting force can be found. Recommendations on selecting cutting parameters of hard turning of GCr15 steel are also proposed.     

Investigations of flank wear, cutting force, and surface roughness in the machining of Al-6061�CTiB2 in situ metal matrix composites produced by flux-assisted synthesis

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the machinability of in situ Al-6061?CTiB₂ metal matrix composite (MMC) prepared by flux-assisted synthesis. These composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and micro-hardness analysis. The influence of reinforcement ratio of 0, 3, 6, and 9?wt.% of TiB₂ on machinability was examined. The effect of machinability parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut on flank wear, cutting force and surface roughness were analyzed during turning operations. From the test results, we observe that higher TiB₂ reinforcement ratio produces higher tool wear, surface roughness and minimizes the cutting forces. When machining the in situ MMC with high speed causes rapid tool wear due to generation of high temperature in the machining interface. The rate of flank wear, cutting force, and surface roughness are high when machining with a higher depth of cut. An increase in feed rate increases the flank wear, cutting force and surface roughness.     

Evaluation of a three-dimensional single-point turning at atomistic level by a molecular dynamic simulation

In this paper, a molecular dynamic simulation study was performed to study 3D single-point turning of a monocrystalline copper workpiece with rigid diamond tools at nanometric scale. Morse potential energy function was applied to model the copper/diamond and copper/copper interactions. Two-groove cutting was employed to simulate the surface creation in 3D single-point turning operations. Multiple machining conditions were investigated by considering the effects of rake angle, machining speed, depth of cut, and feed rate. Not surprisingly, in machining both grooves, the tool forces increase with the increase of feed rate and depth of cut, as well as the use of a smaller rake angle. These general observations are consistent with the conventional metal machining at longer length scales. On the other hand, it was found that the increase of machining speed also significantly causes the rise of tool forces. Moreover, the stress and instantaneous temperature distributions in the workpiece were analyzed. It was discovered that for all conditions investigated, the equivalent stress and temperature distributions actually resemble these reported for conventional machining. All cutting parameters affect the magnitude and distribution of stresses to a certain extent, while the machining speed appears to be the dominant factor for the machining temperature.     

The effects of microalloyed steel pre-heat treatment on microstructure and machinability

An extensive study was performed in finish turning of the following microalloyed steels: as received (14.3 HRc), water-cooled (44.9 HRc), air-cooled (14.41 HRc) and furnace-cooled (9.1 HRc). The turning tests were carried out using multi-layer coated cemented carbide tools at four different cutting speeds (60, 90, 120, and 150 m/min) while feedrate and depth of cut were kept constant at 0.1 mm/rev and 1 mm, respectively. The influences of workpiece microstructure and cutting speed on cutting forces and workpiece surface roughness were investigated. The worn parts of the cutting tools were also examined under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that cutting speed significantly affected the machined surface roughness values. However, cutting forces were not influenced significantly by workpiece microstructure and cutting speed except for water cooled specimen.     

INDUCTION-HEATED TOOL MACHINING OF ELASTOMERS—PART 2: CHIP MORPHOLOGY,CUTTING FORCES,AND MACHINED SURFACES

ABSTRACT

The induction-heated tool and cryogenically cooled workpiece are investigated for end milling of elastomers to generate desirable shape and surface roughness. Elastomer end milling experiments are conducted to study effects of the cutting speed, tool heating, and workpiece cooling on the chip formation, cutting forces, groove width, and surface roughness. At high cutting speed, smoke is generated and becomes an environmental hazard. At low cutting speeds, induction heated tool, if properly utilized, has demonstrated to be beneficial for the precision machining of elastomer with better surface roughness and dimensional control. Frequency analysis of cutting forces shows that the soft elastomer workpiece has low frequency vibration, which can be correlated to the surface machining marks. The width of end-milled grooves is only 68 to 78% of the tool diameter. The correlation between the machined groove width and cutting force reveals the importance of the workpiece compliance to precision machining of elastomer. This study also explores the use of both contact profilometer and non-contact confocal microscope to measure the roughness of machined elastomer surfaces. The comparison of measurement results shows the advantages and limitations of both measurement methods.     

INDUCTION-HEATED TOOL MACHINING OF ELASTOMERS—PART 2: CHIP MORPHOLOGY, CUTTING FORCES, AND MACHINED SURFACES

The induction-heated tool and cryogenically cooled workpiece are investigated for end milling of elastomers to generate desirable shape and surface roughness. Elastomer end milling experiments are conducted to study effects of the cutting speed, tool heating, and workpiece cooling on the chip formation, cutting forces, groove width, and surface roughness. At high cutting speed, smoke is generated and becomes an environmental hazard. At low cutting speeds, induction heated tool, if properly utilized, has demonstrated to be beneficial for the precision machining of elastomer with better surface roughness and dimensional control. Frequency analysis of cutting forces shows that the soft elastomer workpiece has low frequency vibration, which can be correlated to the surface machining marks. The width of end-milled grooves is only 68 to 78% of the tool diameter. The correlation between the machined groove width and cutting force reveals the importance of the workpiece compliance to precision machining of elastomer. This study also explores the use of both contact profilometer and non-contact confocal microscope to measure the roughness of machined elastomer surfaces. The comparison of measurement results shows the advantages and limitations of both measurement methods.     

H13淬硬模具钢精车过程的数值模拟

采用热力学耦合有限元方法研究了淬硬钢精车过程中切屑形成规律。运用H13 淬硬模具钢流动应力模型进行数值模拟,考查了H13淬硬模具钢精车过程中工艺参数对工件性能和刀具的影响。结果表明:切削速度愈高,进给量愈小,刀具刀尖半径愈大,则工件加工层上的静水拉应力愈小,表面质量愈好; 淬硬钢精车时径向力起主要作用,大于切削力;切削速度愈大,切削力和径向力则愈小,愈有助于改善工件加工层上的表面质量;切削速度、进给量和刀具刀尖圆角半径愈大,工件和刀具温度愈高,愈易导致刀具前刀面扩散磨损和刀具后刀面磨损。研究结论有助于优化H13淬硬模具钢精车过程中工艺参数选择和改进刀具镶片设计。     

Tool vibration and its influence on surface roughness in turning

The frequency content of tool vibration and the surface profile in turning under normal cutting conditions was studied by measuring the frequency spectra of tool vibration and the surface profile. The predominant frequencies of tool vibration and the surface profile in the circumferential direction were found to be the same. The cutting speed, workpiece rigidity and the method of fixing the workpiece were found to influence the surface roughness and tool vibration.     

Effects of cutting edge geometry, workpiece hardness, feed rate and cutting speed on surface roughness and forces in finish turning of hardened AISI H13 steel

In this study, the effects of cutting edge geometry, workpiece hardness, feed rate and cutting speed on surface roughness and resultant forces in the finish hard turning of AISI H13 steel were experimentally investigated. Cubic boron nitrite inserts with two distinct edge preparations and through-hardened AISI H13 steel bars were used. Four-factor (hardness, edge geometry, feed rate and cutting speed) two-level fractional experiments were conducted and statistical analysis of variance was performed. During hard turning experiments, three components of tool forces and roughness of the machined surface were measured. This study shows that the effects of workpiece hardness, cutting edge geometry, feed rate and cutting speed on surface roughness are statistically significant. The effects of two-factor interactions of the edge geometry and the workpiece hardness, the edge geometry and the feed rate, and the cutting speed and feed rate also appeared to be important. Especially honed edge geometry and lower workpiece surface hardness resulted in better surface roughness. Cutting-edge geometry, workpiece hardness and cutting speed are found to be affecting force components. The lower workpiece surface hardness and honed edge geometry resulted in lower tangential and radial forces.