Experimental investigations on the wear behaviour of micro-EDM-fabricated textured tools during dry turning of Ti6Al4V

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tejanshu Sekhar Sahu ◽  
Allan George ◽  
Basil Kuriachen ◽  
Jose Mathew ◽  
P.B. Dhanish
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Chip Morphology ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Micro Edm ◽  
Dry Turning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Morphology Characteristics ◽  
Edm Process ◽  
Micro Patterns

Purpose This paper aims to focus on analysing the wear characteristics of tungsten carbide tools on which various micro patterns are fabricated to study its effect on the machinability of Ti-6Al-4V at dry turning conditions. Design/methodology/approach Micro-patterns such as dimples, linear grooves and a novel combination of dimples and linear grooves were fabricated on rake faces of uncoated tools by micro-EDM process. Impact of these patterns on tool wear and chip morphology characteristics under dry machining conditions were analysed, and their performances were compared with the non-textured tool (NTT). Findings Encouraging results in terms of minimal tool wear and favourable chip morphology characteristics were observed in case of all the textured tools, which demonstrated better tribological characteristics in contrast to NTT. The average flank wear was reduced by 43.5, 32 and 24.7% in dimple textured tool (DTT), linear textured tool (LTT) and hybrid textured tool (HTT), respectively, as compared to NTT. The average chip curl diameters measured for NTT, DTT, LTT, and HTT were observed to be 6.60, 3.51, 4.0 and 4.31 mm, respectively. Originality/value The contribution of this work lies in fabricating innovative patterns using cost-effective micro-EDM process and analysing how the patterns, depending upon their dimensional area and wear debris accumulation characteristics, influence the machinability of Ti-6Al-4V in the absence of any lubrication mediums.

Cryogenic auxiliary drilling of printed circuit boards

Circuit World ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-286
Author(s):  
Dantian Lin ◽  
Chengyong Wang ◽  
Lianyu Fu ◽  
Yong Ke ◽  
Yuxing He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Chip Morphology ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Wall Roughness ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Printed Circuit ◽  
Hole Wall ◽  
Capacity Current ◽  
Chip Removal

Purpose Large capacity current carrier printed circuit board (PCB) imposes strict control requirements on the hole wall roughness. The key factors are chip removal, drilling temperature and tool wear. This paper aims to find out a cryogenic drilling process to control the chip removal, chip morphology, tool wear and finally reduce the hole wall roughness. Design/methodology/approach The chip removal process, chip morphology, tool wear and hole wall roughness of glass fiber epoxy resin copper clad laminate (FR-4) drilling were observed and analyzed. The influence of cold air on the chip removal process, chip morphology, tool wear and hole wall roughness was also investigated. An optimization process of cold air auxiliary drilling was proposed to control the hole wall roughness of FR-4. Findings The results showed that the discharge time of copper foil chips with obvious characteristics can be used as the evaluation criterion for the smoothness of chip removal. The cold air can promote chip removal and reduce tool wear. In addition, the chip removal and cooling performance will be the best when using −4.7 °C cold air with the injection angle consisted with the angle of helical flute of the drill. The hole wall roughness of FR-4 could be controlled by drilling with −4.7°C cold air. Originality/value This paper was the first study of the effect of three kinds of cold air on PCB drilling. This provided a reference for the possibility that the cryogenic drilling methods apply to PCB drilling. A new cold air auxiliary drilling process was developed for large capacity current carrier FR-4 manufacturing.

Laser Induced Plasma Micro-Machining

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumar Pallav ◽  
Kornel F. Ehmann
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Micro Edm ◽  
Micro Machining ◽  
Workpiece Surface ◽  
Laser Induced Plasma ◽  
New Process ◽  
Explosive Expansion ◽  
Edm Process

A new micro-machining process that is motivated by the need to overcome the various limitations associated with the micro-EDM (μ-EDM) process is introduced. The limitations in μ-EDM are primarily due to the requirement of a conductive electrode and workpiece, tool wear, and complex wear compensation strategies. The new process, termed “laser-induced plasma micro-machining” uses a laser beam to generate plasma in a dielectric near the workpiece surface whose explosive expansion results in material removal by mechanisms similar to those that occur in μ-EDM.

Finite element modeling of material removal rate in micro-EDM process with and without ultrasonic vibration

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-319
Author(s):  
Mayank Choubey ◽  
K.P. Maity ◽  
Abhishek Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Modeling ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Micro Edm ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Element Modeling ◽  
Edm Process

PurposeThis research explores the finite element modeling of the crater and material removal rate (MRR) in micro-electrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) with and without vibration of the workpiece. The application of workpiece vibration in the micro-EDM process improved flushing efficiency and enhanced material removal rate (MRR).Design/methodology/approachIn this work, the two-dimensional axisymmetric finite element method (FEM) has been developed to predict the shape of the crater with and without vibration. The temperature distribution on the workpiece surface with and without vibration has been obtained in the form of the contour plot.FindingsThe MRR obtained from the numerical model revealed that there was an enhancement in MRR in micro-EDM with vibration as compared to without vibration. The effect of process parameters on MRR in micro-EDM with and without is also presented in this work.Originality/valueIn this work, the two-dimensional axisymmetric FEM model has been developed to predict the shape of the crater with and without vibration.

Effect of SiC-Cu Electrode on Material Removal Rate, Tool Wear and Surface Roughness in EDM Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (9A) ◽  
pp. 1406-1413
Author(s):  
Yousif Q. Laibia ◽  
Saad K. Shather
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Tool Wear ◽  
Material Removal Rate ◽  
Material Removal ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
304 Stainless Steel ◽  
Tool Electrode ◽  
Pulse Time ◽  
Edm Process

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the most common non-traditional processes for the manufacture of high precision parts and complex shapes. The EDM process depends on the heat energy between the work material and the tool electrode. This study focused on the material removal rate (MRR), the surface roughness, and tool wear in a 304 stainless steel EDM. The composite electrode consisted of copper (Cu) and silicon carbide (SiC). The current effects imposed on the working material, as well as the pulses that change over time during the experiment. When the current used is (8, 5, 3, 2, 1.5) A, the pulse time used is (12, 25) μs and the size of the space used is (1) mm. Optimum surface roughness under a current of 1.5 A and the pulse time of 25 μs with a maximum MRR of 8 A and the pulse duration of 25 μs.

Influence of ageing treatment on microstructure, mechanical properties and adhesive wear behaviour of 6063 aluminium alloy

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serkan Büyükdoğan ◽  
Süleyman Gündüz ◽  
Mustafa Türkmen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Al Alloys ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Strain Ageing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Static Strain ◽  
Structural Applications

Purpose – The paper aims to provide new observations about static strain ageing in aluminium (Al) alloys which are widely used in structural applications. Design/methodology/approach – The present work aims to provide theoretical and practical information to industries or researchers who may be interested in the effect of static strain ageing on mechanical properties of Al alloys. The data are sorted into the following sections: introduction, materials and experimental procedure, results and discussion and conclusions. Findings – Tensile strength, proof strength (0.2 per cent) and percentage elongation measurement were used to investigate the effect of strain ageing on the mechanical properties. Wear tests were performed by sliding the pin specimens, which were prepared from as-received, solution heat-treated, deformed and undeformed specimens after ageing, on high-speed tool steel (64 HRC). It is concluded that the variations in ageing time improved the strength and wear resistance of the 6063 Al alloy; however, a plastically deformed solution-treated alloy has higher strength and wear resistance than undeformed specimens for different ageing times at 180°C. Practical implications – A very useful source of information for industries using or planning to produce Al alloys. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified resource need and offers practical help to the industries.

Detektion von Schneidkantenversatz und Rautiefe/Surface quality and cutting edge offset detection

2021 ◽  
Vol 111 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 803-806
Author(s):  
Dominik Hasselder ◽  
Eckart Uhlmann
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Austenitic Steel ◽  
Surface Topography ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Dry Turning ◽  
Nominal Diameter

Bei Drehbearbeitung auftretender Verschleiß am Werkzeug ist seit Jahrzehnten Gegenstand der Forschung, denn er beeinflusst die Oberflächengüte und den resultierenden Durchmesser des Werkstücks. Durch die gezielte Platzierung eines Triangulationssensors lassen sich Einflüsse dieser Art detektieren. In Zerspanungsuntersuchungen bei der Bearbeitung des austenitischen Stahls 1.4301 ohne Kühlmedium konnte gezeigt werden, dass der verschleißbedingte Durchmesserfehler und die hergestellte Oberflächentopografie prozesssicher messbar sind.   Tool wear and its detection has been part of academic research for decades. It may result in varying surface quality and is a potential cause of insufficient nominal diameter in turning. Mounting a triangulation laser on a turning tool allows for detecting variations in geometrical parameters of the workpiece. Also, when dry turning the austenitic steel 1.4301 it is possible to continuously detect the resulting surface topography and the discrepancy in the manufactured diameter.

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