Effect of cutting parameters on tool life during end milling of AISI 4340 under MQL condition

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahsana Aqilah Ahmad ◽  
Jaharah A. Ghani ◽  
Che Hassan Che Haron
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Tool Life ◽  
Wear Mechanism ◽  
High Speed ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Radial Depth

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the cutting performance of high-speed regime end milling of AISI 4340 by investigating the tool life and wear mechanism of steel using the minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) technique to deliver the cutting fluid. Design/methodology/approach The experiments were designed using Taguchi L9 orthogonal array with the parameters chosen: cutting speed (between 300 and 400 m/min), feed rate (between 0.15 and 0.3 mm/tooth), axial depth of cut (between 0.5 and 0.7 mm) and radial depth of cut (between 0.3 and 0.7 mm). Toolmaker microscope, optical microscope and Hitachi SU3500 Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope used to measure tool wear progression and wear mechanism. Findings Cutting speed 65.36%, radial depth of cut 24.06% and feed rate 6.28% are the cutting parameters that contribute the most to the rate of tool life. The study of the tool wear mechanism revealed that the oxide layer was observed during lower and high cutting speeds. The former provides a cushion of the protective layer while later reduce the surface hardness of the coated tool Originality/value A high-speed regime is usually carried out in dry conditions which can shorten the tool life and accelerate the tool wear. Thus, this research is important as it investigates how the use of MQL and cutting parameters can prolong the usage of tool life and at the same time to achieve a sustainable manufacturing process.

Cutting Performances of Coated PVD in High Speed End Milling of Aged Inconel 718

2013 ◽  
Vol 773-774 ◽  
pp. 653-660
Author(s):  
Mohd Shahir Kasim ◽  
Che Hassan Che Haron ◽  
Jaharah Abd Ghani ◽  
Juri Saedon ◽  
Mohd Amri Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Tool Life ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Notch Wear

Inconel 718 is a material exhibiting characteristic that are able to maintain strength and integrity at elevated temperatures, but it is well known as a material with poor machinability. This paper presents a study of the performance in high speed machining of TiAlN/AlCrN nanomultilayer PVD coated Inconel 718 with minimum lubrication. Investigations have been made into the effects of cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut (DOC) on the tool life. A toolmakers microscope and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to examine the tool wear and chemical attrition, respectively, on the cutting tool during machining. In the machining of aged Inconel 718, the cutting tool experienced attrition, abrasion and notch wear throughout the experiment. Notch wear was found to be the dominant failure mode during milling; this wear appeared severe when localized flank wear reached the critical zone. The influence of radial depth despite the cutting speed, well known as having the most significant effect on tool life, is also discussed.

Experimental Investigation on Tool Wear when End-Milling Inconel 718 with Coated Carbide Inserts

2011 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 410-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Wei Wang ◽  
Jian Feng Li ◽  
Z.M. Li ◽  
Tong Chao Ding ◽  
Song Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
Flank Wear ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Coated Carbide ◽  
Carbide Inserts

In this paper, some experiments were conducted to investigate tool wear when end-milling Inconel 718 with the TiAlN-TiN PVD coated carbide inserts. The worn tools were examined thoroughly under scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy and 3D digital microscope to expatiate tool wear morphologies and relevant mechanisms. The flank wear was uniformity in finishing milling process, and the average flank wear were selected as the criterion to study the effects of cutting parameters (cutting speed, feed per tooth, radial depth of cut, and axial depth of cut) on tool wear. Finally, the optimal combination of the cutting parameters for the desired tool life is obtained.

A Comprehensive Study on Surface Roughness in Machining of AISI D2 Hardened Steel

2012 ◽  
Vol 576 ◽  
pp. 60-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.A.H. Jasni ◽  
Mohd Amri Lajis
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
High Speed ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Hardened Steel ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Feed Speed ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Aisi D2 ◽  
Coated Carbide

Hard milling of hardened steel has wide application in mould and die industries. However, milling induced surface finish has received little attention. An experimental investigation is conducted to comprehensively characterize the surface roughness of AISI D2 hardened steel (58-62 HRC) in end milling operation using TiAlN/AlCrN multilayer coated carbide. Surface roughness (Ra) was examined at different cutting speed (v) and radial depth of cut (dr) while the measurement was taken in feed speed, Vf and cutting speed, Vc directions. The experimental results show that the milled surface is anisotropic in nature. Surface roughness values in feed speed direction do not appear to correspond to any definite pattern in relation to cutting speed, while it increases with radial depth-of-cut within the range 0.13-0.24 µm. In cutting speed direction, surface roughness value decreases in the high speed range, while it increases in the high radial depth of cut. Radial depth of cut is the most influencing parameter in surface roughness followed by cutting speed.

Tool Wear Characteristics in High Speed Milling of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy with Nitrogen Gas Medium

2006 ◽  
Vol 315-316 ◽  
pp. 588-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhao ◽  
Ning He ◽  
Liang Li ◽  
Z.L. Man
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
High Speed Milling ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Oil Mist ◽  
Electron Microscopes ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopes

High speed milling experiments using nitrogen-oil-mist as cutting medium were undertaken to investigate the characteristics of tool wear for Ti-6Al-4V Alloy, a kind of important and commonly used titanium alloy in the aerospace and automobile industries. Uncoated carbide tools have been applied in the experiments. The cutting speed was 300 m/min. The axial depth of cut and the radial depth of cut were kept constant at 5.0 mm and 1.0 mm, respectively. The feed per tooth was 0.1 mm/z. Optical and scanning electron microscopes have been utilized to determine the wear mechanisms of the cutting tools, and energy spectrum analysis has been carried out to measure the elements distribution at the worn areas. Meanwhile, comparisons were made to discuss the influence of different cutting media such as nitrogen-oil-mist and air-oil–mist upon the tool wear. The results of this investigation indicate that the tool life in nitrogen-oil-mist is significantly longer than that in air-oil-mist, and nitrogen-oil-mist is more suitable for high speed milling of Ti-6Al-4V alloy than air-oil-mist.

Cutting Forces and Surface Roughness in High-Speed End Milling of Ti6Al4V

2013 ◽  
Vol 589-590 ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Fu Zeng Wang ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
An Hai Li ◽  
Jia Bang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
High Speed ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Coated Carbide

In this paper, high speed milling experiments on Ti6Al4V were conducted with coated carbide inserts under a wide range of cutting conditions. The effects of cutting speed, feed rate and radial depth of cut on the cutting forces, chip morphologies as well as surface roughness were investigated. The results indicated that the cutting speed 200m/min could be considered as a critical value at which both relatively low cutting forces and good surface quality can be obtained at the same time. When the cutting speed exceeds 200m/min, the cutting forces increase rapidly and the surface quality degrades. There exist obvious correlations between cutting forces and surface roughness.

Tool life prediction by RSM for cryogenic milling of inconel 718

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Hayati Binti Abdul Halim ◽  
Che Hassan Che Haron ◽  
Jaharah A. Ghani ◽  
Muammar Faiq Azhar
Keyword(s):  
Tool Life ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Metal Cutting ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Ball Nose Milling

Purpose The purpose of this study is to present the tool life optimization of carbide-coated ball nose milling inserts when high-speed milling of Inconel 718 under cryogenic CO2 condition. The main aims are to analyze the influence level of each cutting parameter on the tool life and to identify the optimum parameters that can lengthen the tool life to the maximum. Design/methodology/approach The experimental layout was designed using Box–Behnken RSM where all parameters were arranged without combining their highest and lowest values of each factor at the same time. A total of 29 milling experiments were conducted. Then, a statistical analysis using ANOVA was conducted to identify the relationship between the controlled factors on tool life. After that, a predictive model was developed to predict the variation of tool life within the predetermined parameters. Findings Results from the experimental found that the longest tool life of 22.77 min was achieved at Vc: 120 m/min, fz: 0.2 mm/tooth, ap: 0.5 mm and ae: 0.2 mm. ANOVA suggests the tool life of 23.4 min can be reached at Vc: 120.06 m/min, fz: 0.15 mm/tooth, ap: 0.66 mm and ae: 0.53 mm. All four controlled factors have influenced the tool life with the feed rate and radial depth of cut (DOC) as the major contributors. The developed mathematical model accurately represented the tool life at an average error of 8.2 per cent when compared to the actual and predicted tool life. Originality/value These experimental and statistical studies were conducted using Box–Behnken RSM method under cryogenic CO2 condition. It is a proven well-known method. However, the cooling method used in this study is a new technique and its effects on metal cutting, especially in the milling process of Inconel 718, has not yet been explored.

Wear Characteristic and Life of Al2O3/(W,Ti)C Ceramic Tool in Turning Iron-Based P/M Composites

2010 ◽  
Vol 26-28 ◽  
pp. 1052-1055
Author(s):  
Li Fa Han ◽  
Sheng Guan Qu
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Tool Life ◽  
Empirical Model ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Flank Wear ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Iron Based

The wear characteristics and life of Al2O3/(W,Ti)C ceramic tool in turning NbCp-reinforced iron-based P/M composites was investigated. Experimental results indicate that cutting parameters have an influence on tool wear, among which cutting speed and depth of cut seem to be more prominent. The maximum flank wear rapidly increases as the increase in cutting speed and depth of cut. While, it increases gradually as the decrease in feed rate. Meanwhile, an empirical model of tool life is established, from which the influence of cutting speed and depth of cut on tool life is far greater than that of feed rate. Also from the empirical model, the preferable range of cutting parameters was obtained.

Cutting Forces in High Speed Milling of Hardened Steel by Coated Tool

2009 ◽  
Vol 69-70 ◽  
pp. 418-422
Author(s):  
L.D. Wu ◽  
Cheng Yong Wang ◽  
D.H. Yu ◽  
Yue Xian Song
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Forces ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Hardened Steel ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Coated Tool ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Solid Carbide ◽  
End Mills

Hardened steel P20 at 50 HRC is milled at high speed by TiN coated and TiAlN coated solid carbide straight end mills, and the cutting forces and tool wear are measured. The result shows that TiAlN coated tool is more suitable for cutting hardened steel at high speed. Then the hardened steel is milled under different cutting parameters. It is indicated that the effect of cutting speed on cutting forces is small, but the effect of cutting speed on machine vibration should be considered. Increase feed per tooth or radial depth of cut will increase the cutting forces.

Prediction of Surface Roughness Using Back-Propagation Neural Network in End Milling Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

2011 ◽  
Vol 325 ◽  
pp. 418-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Zhang ◽  
Jian Feng Li
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Back Propagation Neural Network ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Radial Depth ◽  
Bpnn Model

Surface roughness plays a significant role in machining industry for proper planning of process system and optimizing the cutting conditions. In this paper, a back-propagation neural network (BPNN) model has been developed for the prediction of surface roughness in end milling process. A large number of milling experiments were conducted on Ti-6Al-4V alloy using the uncoated carbide tools. Four cutting parameters including cutting speed, feed per tooth, radial depth of cut, and axial depth of cut are used as the inputs to develop the BPNN model, while surface roughness corresponding to these combinations of different cutting parameters is the output of the neural network model. The performance of the trained BPNN model has been verified with the experimental results, and it is found that the BPNN predicted and the experimental values are very close to each other.

Predictive Tool Life Model of CBN in Ti6Al4V High Speed Turning and Cutting Parameter Optimization

2009 ◽  
Vol 407-408 ◽  
pp. 594-598
Author(s):  
Xiao Qin Wang ◽  
Xing Ai ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Pei Quan Guo
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Tool Life ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Cutting Efficiency ◽  
Predictive Tool ◽  
Cbn Tool ◽  
Small Depth ◽  
Cutting Parameter Optimization

Ti6Al4V is a difficult to machine alloy with low cutting efficiency and server tool wear. A series of orthogonal turning tests with CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) in higher speed scale was carried out on a CA6140 lathe. The experiential functions of tool life based on orthogonal experiment were developed. The tool wear morphologies were examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy disperse spectroscopy (EDS), adhesion, diffusion and micro-chipping were the major wear mechanisms of CBN tool. Finally, the cutting parameters of CBN tool in Ti6Al4V dry turning were optimized based on tool life-efficiency contour analysis, in same cutting efficiency, the higher cutting speed and small depth of cut are the better selection, it means that utilization of CBN tool enables the high cutting speed turning of Ti6Al4V.

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