Self-lubricating behaviors of Al2O3/TiB2 ceramic tools in dry high-speed machining of hardened steel

In this paper, Al₂O₃/TiB₂ ceramic cutting tools with different TiB₂ content were produced by hot pressing. The fundamental properties of these ceramic cutting tools were examined. Dry high-speed machining tests were carried out on hardened steel. The tool wear, the cutting temperature, the cutting forces, and the friction coefficient between the tool and the chip were measured. It was shown that both the wear rates and the friction coefficient at the tool–chip interface of Al₂O₃/TiB₂ ceramic cutting tools in dry high-speed machining of hardened steel were reduced compared with that of in low-speed machining. The mechanisms responsible were determined to be the formation of a self-lubricating oxide film on the tool–chip interface owing to the tribological–chemical reaction by the elevated cutting temperature. The composition of the self-lubricating film was found to be the oxidation product of TiB₂ grains, which serves as lubricating additive on the wear track of the tool rake face. The appearance of this self-lubricating oxide film contributed to the improvement in wear resistance and the decrease of the friction coefficient. This action was even more effective with higher TiB₂ content. Cutting speed was found to have a profound effect on the self-lubricating behavior. In dry low-speed machining of hardened steel, the Al₂O₃/TiB₂ tools showed mainly adhesive and abrasive wear. While in dry high-speed machining, oxidation wear of the ceramic tools was the dominant mechanism due to the very high cutting temperature. No oxide film was formed on the tool–chip interface while machining in nitrogen atmosphere, and the tool wear resistance was correspondingly decreased.     

自润滑陶瓷刀具切削过程中的减摩机理研究

采用热压法CaF2作为添加剂,Al2O3/TiC(LT55)作为基体制备出了自润滑陶瓷刀具,并对其进行了干切削试验.在切削过程中,在刀具前刀面上能形成自润滑膜,从而使刀具具有减摩性能.用扫描电镜观察了前刀面和后刀面微观结构.LT55在切削加工45钢时,Al2O3/TiC/CaF2(ATF)自润滑陶瓷刀具前刀面的平均摩擦系数比未添加固体润滑剂的LT55陶瓷刀具显著降低,其主要原因是在ATF自润滑陶瓷刀具的前刀面上形成了一层固体润滑膜,这层润滑膜可起到减摩作用.自润滑刀具在切削过程中,自润滑膜经历生成、破损、脱落、再生成的循环过程,因此,ATF自润滑陶瓷刀具在其整个生命周期内都具有自润滑效果.自润滑刀具后刀面不存在固体润滑膜,具有较明显的磨料磨损特征.     

Cutting performance and wear mechanisms of the graphene-reinforced Al2O3-WC-TiC composite ceramic tool in turning hardened 40Cr steel

The Al₂O₃-WC-TiC-graphene composite ceramic tool (AWTG0.5) fabricated by two-step hot pressing was used to continuously turn the hardened 40Cr steel at different cutting speeds, and its cutting performance and wear mechanisms were compared with the homemade graphene-free AWTG0 ceramic tool and the commercial ceramic tools SG4 and LT55. The cutting performance of the AWTG0.5 tool was significantly better than that of the AWTG0, SG4 and LT55 tools. The contributions of graphene to the mechanical properties, lubricating properties and thermal conductivity of the AWTG0.5 tool were responsible for its higher cutting performance. The main wear mechanisms of the AWTG0.5 tool were adhesive wear and abrasive wear. In addition, it was also found that the anti-friction and wear resistance performances of the AWTG0.5 tool were superior to those of the other three tools. Its good anti-friction and wear resistance performances could be attributed to the formation of a self-lubricating layer induced by graphene pull-out.     

两类陶瓷刀具的现状、性能与应用

综述了氧化铝系和氮化硅系两类陶瓷刀具的发展现状,阐述了两类陶瓷刀具的力学性能与切削性能,论述了两类陶瓷刀具的特点、加工范围以及合适的切削加工用量,提出了刀具使用过程中的一些注意问题。     

The cutting performance of Al2O3 and Si3N4 ceramic cutting tools in the milling plywood

ABSTRACT

This research focuses on the cutting performance of Al₂O₃ and Si₃N₄ ceramic cutting tools in up-milling plywood, the results of which are as follows. First, whether the tool material is Al₂O₃ or Si₃N₄ ceramic, the cutting forces at low-speed cutting were less than those at high-speed cutting, and the machining quality at low-speed cutting was greater than that at high-speed cutting. Then, whether at low- or high-speed cutting, the cutting forces of Al₂O₃ cutting tools were higher than those of Si₃N₄ cutting tools, and the machining quality of plywood milled by Al₂O₃ ceramic cutting tools was poorer than that milled by Si₃N₄ ceramic cutting tools. Finally, Si₃N₄ ceramic cutting tools were more suitable to machine the wooden productions with much glue content than Al₂O₃ ceramic cutting tools for the better machined quality.     

Cutting performance and wear mechanism of Sialon ceramic tools in high speed face milling GH4099

This work aims to reveal the cutting performance and wear mechanisms of Sialon ceramic tools for the high-speed face-milling of GH4099, with the goal of improving this process as well as designing more advanced ceramic cutting tools in the future. At the outset of this study, several single-factor experiments were designed with speed as a variable to gather various data on such tools. Failure patterns and tool life curves were first obtained through cutting tests. Afterwards, the tools were split at their place of wear (middle of notch and 1/2 depth of cut) to prepare for further analysis. Wear morphology and element composition distribution in the depth direction of the corresponding interface were then analyzed using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) to explore potential diffusion and/or chemical wear. Finally, studies were conducted into the tools’ chemical wear under specific cutting conditions, finishing with a theoretical verification based on the thermodynamic principle of chemical reactions. This research discovered that notch wear was the main failure pattern for the high-speed face-milling of GH4099 under the suitable cutting conditions. Overall, the optimal cutting speed was 1000 m/min, with a tool life of about 3 min. Compared with cemented carbide tools, the machining efficiency for Sialon ceramic tools increased by over a factor of 16. The wear mechanisms for such tools demonstrated a mixture effect of abrasive, adhesive, diffusive and chemical wear. Diffusive wear mainly occurred in their flank faces, but did not constitute the main mechanism of notch wear; chemical wear proved to be a key reason for notch wear at higher temperatures. Based on the aforementioned research, this paper concludes with a proposed comprehensive model for notch wear.     

技术创新助推新型陶瓷刀具在机加工中的应用优势凸显

随着新技术革命的发展,要求不断提高切削加工生产率和降低生产成本,特别是数控机床的发展,要求开发比硬质合金刀具切速更高、更耐磨的新型刀具。针对新型陶瓷切削刀具的应用前景广阔,分析了切削刀具材料的种类及其特点,研究了新型陶瓷切削刀具的性能突显,介绍了新型陶瓷切削刀具运用实例,提出了陶瓷切削刀具材料的研发应用方向。     

Medium Density Fiberboard Machining and Wear Behavior of Injection‐Molded Ceramic Composite Wood Cutting Tools

Wear behavior of four different ceramic composite cutting tools was studied in peripheral milling of medium density fiberboard. Tools were previously manufactured by near net‐shape ceramic injection molding with subsequent debindering and sintering. Cutting edge rounding and recession were investigated for defined cutting parameters and distinct cutting distances. Cutting forces were measured dependent on tool material and feed travel. Wear characteristics of ceramic cutting tools were investigated by SEM. Ceramic injection‐molded tools were successfully applied in wood‐machining operations. Wear mechanisms changed with different ceramic composites used. Results of microchamfered ACY tools showed superior lifetime compared with standard WC–Co tools.     

Analysis of cutting responses of Sialon ceramic tools in high-speed milling of FGH96 superalloys

Powder metallurgy superalloy FGH96 is being extensively used to fabricate the hot section of the aeronautic and astronautic turbine engines owing to its superior mechanical properties maintained at high-temperature environments. However, machining such a difficult-to-cut material entails high cutting forces, excessive cutting temperatures and serious tool wear. Although Sialon ceramic tools have been successfully employed in the turning and milling processes for the Inconel 718, their application for the machining of powder metallurgy superalloys is very limited. In the current work, a series of high-speed milling trials were conducted to examine the influences of the milling parameters on the cutting response and tool wear mechanisms during the milling of FGH96 with Sialon ceramic mills under dry conditions. The milling forces and machining temperatures were studied with respect to the used process parameters. The quality of cut surfaces and wear signatures of ceramic tools were also discussed. Results indicate that the resultant cutting forces only decrease until the cutting speed exceeds 315 m/min. Furthermore, the Sialon tools seem more suitable for the rough machining of FGH96 considering the surface finish and large residual tensile stress existing on the milled surface. Finally, the adhesion wear is the primary wear mode occurring at the flank surface, while the edge chipping and flaking dominate the failure of the tool rake surface.     

Investigation of novel multiscale textures for the enhancement of the cutting performance of Al2O3/TiC ceramic cutting tools

Currently, the high temperature and severe friction conditions at the tool-chip interface are the main reasons for ceramic tool wear failures. Surface texturing as a geometric extension for cutting tools is a promising way to extend their service life. In this study, a novel type of multiscale texture was developed, and its effect on the cutting performance of an Al₂O₃/TiC ceramic cutting tool while machining AISI H13 steel was explored in a conventional cooling environment. The cutting force, cutting temperature, and tool wear morphology were investigated at cutting velocities ranging from 80 to 249 m/min. Microgroove textured Al₂O₃/TiC ceramic tools were prepared for comparison. The results show that the structure of the multiscale textures maintained good integrity over the range of cutting velocities. Thus, the synergistic effect of the microscale and nanoscale textures promoted the introduction and permeation of the cutting fluid. Therefore, the multiscale textures effectively enhanced the cutting performance of the Al₂O₃/TiC ceramic tools.     

新型陶瓷刀具的机械应力分析

计算了梯度功能陶瓷刀具和普通陶瓷刀具内的最大Mises应力，最大剪应力和最大拉应力。在低速切削时梯度功能陶瓷和普通陶瓷刀具内机械应力场基本相同，前刀面的破损形式基本一样。     

新型陶瓷刀具材料的研究与开发

工业用钢材的质量提高使材料加工难度增加,耐高温的高硬度高强度陶瓷材料被用做切削刀具并逐渐推广应用。本文对陶瓷刀具的材质、种类、性能特点作了比较和评价,并重点介绍了新型的晶须增韧陶瓷刀具。最后,对陶瓷刀具的市场前景进行了预测,并指出了陶瓷刀具研制方面应该深入研究的课题。     

Injection molding of ceramic cutting tools for wood-based materials

In this study a mutable mold for ceramic cutting tools with inserts of different cutting angles and two different injection positions was designed. Three alumina-based ceramic feedstocks with different types and amount of second phases were developed. A mold filling study was carried out for both sprue positions in order to prove the molding behavior of the feedstock and the functionality of the mold. Debindering and sintering of molded green parts was arranged for each composition, respectively. Mechanical properties, microstructure and achieved cutting edge sharpness of produced tools were investigated. Results show that the mold design and injection molding process play a key role in order to manufacture cutting tools of best possible sharpness enabling a wood machining process. Feedstocks exhibit a good mold filling behavior resulting in comparatively sharp cutting edges of ≈10 μm after sintering. Mechanical properties show high potential for application of wood machining cutting tools.     

Ti3SiC2陶瓷粉末的制备

新型层状陶瓷材料Ti3SiC2集金属和陶瓷的优良性能于一身,如良好的导电导热性、耐氧化、耐热震、高弹性模量、高断裂韧性等,在高温结构陶瓷、电刷和电极材料、可加工陶瓷材料、自润滑材料等领域有着广泛的应用前景。本文综合介绍了Ti3SiC2粉末制备的研究进展。此外,作者以Ti／Si／C／Al元素粉为原料,采用无压烧结的方法制备出纯度较高的Ti3SiC2陶瓷粉末,为Ti3SiC2基复合材料的发展开辟了一条新途径。     

Si3N4陶瓷刀具在切削淬硬钢时的磨损行为

采用两种Ｓｉ２Ｎ４刀具在普通车床上对ＣｒＷＭｎ和４５钢进行切削试验，并用ＳＥＭ，ＥＤＡＸ，ＸＰＳ等方法对刀具的磨损进行分析。结果指出：试验的陶瓷刀具材料在切削不同淬硬钢时均存在最佳切削速度。在ＦＤ０１相比，ＦＤ０２陶瓷刀具有更佳的切削性能，最佳切削速度可提高７８％。在最佳速度以下切削，刀具侧面将发生粘着磨损；在最佳速度以上，则被加工材料产生微区熔化，导致材料大面积转移，发生剥层磨损，最佳速度以下切     

Performance of lightweight coated oxide ceramic composites for industrial high speed wood cutting tools: A step closer to market

The introduction of lightweight cutting tips in industrial wood machining could lead to machining at much higher speeds and thus greatly increase efficiency. One possible way to achieve this is through lightweight ceramic composites. An Al₂O₃ ceramic matrix was selected and reinforced with particles resulting in a density of approximately one quarter of the currently used heavy tungsten carbide tools (density of >15 g/cm³). Furthermore, a coating was applied to the ceramic cutting tools in order to increase the stability of the cutting edge. A combination of reduced coefficient of friction, frictional forces and a resulting decrease in temperature can lead to a reduction in chipping at the cutting tip. Chipping has always been the major drawback of ceramic cutting tools for industrial wood cutting. A ceramic composite containing 25 vol% of submicron and nano sized SiC particles shows good mechanical properties with HV₂=21.5 GPa and K_Ic=4.5 MPa m^1/2. This composition performed very well in industrial cutting trials on laminated beech. The cutting performance was increased further by use of an industrially available coating on the tools. The quality of the cut wood surface has always been difficult to characterize when comparing cutting tool materials and is often performed qualitatively by experienced carpenters by touch. The surface quality of the machined laminated beech was for the first time quantitatively characterized using Gelsight 2.5D tactile sensing.     

新型梯度功能陶瓷刀具材料的设计模型

本文首次提出对陶瓷刀具材料的组成分布，微观结构进行设计以形成梯度模型，通过不同组成分布的刀具工作过程中的热应力，机械应力及材料制备过程中的残余热应力进行了模拟，以使刀具材料内部形成与外载应力部分抵消的机制，从而提高陶瓷刀具抗磨损破损的性能。     

Friction and wear behavior of microwave sintered Al2O3/TiC/GPLs ceramic sliding against bearing steel and their cutting performance in dry turning of hardened steel

An Al₂O₃/TiC/GPLs (ATG) composite ceramic tool material was fabricated by microwave sintering. The tribological properties of ATG during sliding against GCr15 bearing steel were studied, to investigate the effects of sliding speed and normal load on the friction coefficient and wear rate. In addition, the cutting performance of ATG tools for machining of hardened alloy 40Cr steel was experimentally studied and compared with those of commercial tools. The results showed that the added graphene platelets enhanced the wear resistance and reduced the friction coefficient of the tool material. Furthermore, upon adding graphene platelets, the ability of the tools to resist breakage and their cutting depth improved. The cutting length of the microwave- sintered ATG ceramic tools was approximately 125% higher than that of hot-pressed ceramic tools and 174% higher than that of cemented carbide tools.     

Cutting performance and wear mechanism of honeycomb ceramic tools in interrupted cutting of nickel-based superalloys

Nickel-based superalloys are favored because of high fatigue strength, corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance. However, the characteristics of high hardness, poor heat dissipation and sticking make the machinability of nickel-based superalloys poor, which is more serious for interrupted processing. Therefore, honeycomb ceramic tools are utilized to turn GH4169. Cutting and impact force, wear patterns and mechanism of honeycomb ceramic tools are analyzed. The results demonstrate that the impact force is greater than the average cutting force. Fractures, chipping and adhesion are the main wear characteristics of honeycomb ceramic tools. Furthermore, adhesive, abrasive and diffusion wear are the main wear mechanisms.     

提高陶瓷刀具性能的技术途径与应用研究

陶瓷刀具具有优良的切削性能。对陶瓷刀具的种类、性能和应用进行了论述,指出了提高陶瓷刀具性能的发展方向。