Finite Element Modeling of Edge Trimming Fiber Reinforced Plastics

2000 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Arola ◽  
M. B. Sultan ◽  
M. Ramulu

A finite element model was developed to simulate chip formation in the edge trimming of unidirectional Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRPs) with orthogonal cutting tools. Fiber orientations (θ) within the range of 0 deg⩽θ⩽90 deg were considered and the cutting tool was modeled as both a rigid and deformable body in independent simulations. The principal and thrust force history resulting from numerical simulations for orthogonal cutting were compared to those obtained from edge trimming of unidirectional Graphite/Epoxy (Gr/Ep) using polycrystalline diamond tools. It was found that principal cutting forces obtained from the finite element model with both rigid and deformable body tools compared well with experimental results. Although the cutting forces increased with increasing fiber orientation, the tool rake angle had limited influence on cutting forces for all orientations other than θ=0 deg and 90 deg. However, the tool geometry did affect the degree of subsurface damage resulting from interlaminar shear failure as well as the cutting tool stress distribution. The finite element model for chip formation provides a means for optimizing tool geometry over the total range in fiber orientations in terms of the cutting forces, degree of subsurface trimming damage, and the cutting tool stresses.

Author(s):  
John A. Malluck ◽  
Shreyes N. Melkote

This paper presents a theoretical model for predicting the elastic deformations of ring-type workpieces due to in-plane chucking and cutting forces applied in turning processes. The model is derived from classical elasticity theory for bending of thin rings. Experimental results are presented to verify the strengths and limitations of this model. The results from a finite element model are also presented for comparison. For the ring diameters and radial chucking loads considered in this work, it is shown that the theoretical model is accurate to within 11% of the measured radial deformations for rings with inner-to-outer diameter ratio (Din/Dout) of 0.881. The finite element model is shown to yield slightly better results. The applicability of the theoretical model is illustrated by using it to predict the surface error produced in turning of a ring.


2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (22) ◽  
pp. 1550119
Author(s):  
Shin-Hyung Song ◽  
Woo Chun Choi

Mechanical micromachining is a powerful and effective way for manufacturing small sized machine parts. Even though the micromachining process is similar to the traditional machining, the material behavior during the process is much different. In particular, many researchers report that the basic mechanics of the work material is affected by microstructures and their crystallographic orientations. For example, crystallographic orientations of the work material have significant influence on force response, chip formation and surface finish. In order to thoroughly understand the effect of crystallographic orientations on the micromachining process, finite-element model (FEM) simulating orthogonal cutting process of single crystallographic material was presented. For modeling the work material, rate sensitive single crystal plasticity of face-centered cubic (FCC) crystal was implemented. For the chip formation during the simulation, element deletion technique was used. The simulation model is developed using ABAQUS/explicit with user material subroutine via user material subroutine (VUMAT). Simulations showed that variation of the specific cutting energy at different crystallographic orientations of work material shows significant anisotropy. The developed FEM model can be a useful prediction tool of micromachining of crystalline materials.


2007 ◽  
Vol 24-25 ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Jun Deng ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Long Sheng Lu ◽  
Yong Tang

2D finite element model with the same material for backup to minimize the burr size was developed to investigate mechanism of burr formation and burr minimization. The flowstress of the workpiece and backup material are taken as a function of strain, strain-rate and temperature. Temperature-dependent material properties are also considered. The Cockroft-Latham damage criterion has been adopted to simulate ductile fracture. The crack initiation and propagation is simulated by deleting the mesh element. The result shows putting a backup material behind the edge of the workpiece is an effective way to minimize the burr size. The effects of cutting condition, temperature and different backup material properties on the burr formation and burr size can be investigated using the developed finite element model. This model could be useful in the search for optimal tool geometry and cutting condition for burr minimization and for the modeling of a burr formation mechanism.


2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 513-522
Author(s):  
Usama Umer ◽  
Lijing Xie ◽  
Xibin Wang

High speed end milling of hardened steel offers several advantages over EDM in die/molds applications especially due to recent development in machine tools, spindles and controllers. However successful implementation of this technology is limited mainly due to faster tool wear and undesirable surface properties. Finite element modeling and simulation techniques are capable of optimizing the cutting conditions and tool geometry by predicting the temperature and stresses distributions. In this study a finite element model has been developed to predict cutting forces, temperature and stresses distributions in flat end milling processes of hardened steel using PCBN at high cutting speeds. High speed end milling experiments were conducted using flat bottom end mills with single insert having straight cutting edge. Comparison of simulated and experimental cutting forces data shows reasonable agreement at high speed regime using the developed model.


2017 ◽  
Vol 261 ◽  
pp. 354-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Necpal ◽  
Peter Pokorný ◽  
Marcel Kuruc

The paper presents the simulation model of turning the process of C45 non-alloy steel with a tool made of carbide insert. A 3D final element model used a lagrangian incremental type and re-meshing chip separation criterion was experimentally verified by measure cutting forces using piezoelectric dynamometer. In addition, stresses and temperature in the tooltip were predicted and examine. This work could investigate failure the tooltip, which would be great interest to predict wear and damage of cutting tool.


2015 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 1223-1228
Author(s):  
Yannick Senecaut ◽  
Michel Watremez ◽  
Julien Brocail ◽  
Laurence Fouilland-Paillé ◽  
Laurent Dubar

In numerical approaches for high speed machining, the rheological behavior of machined materials is usually described by a Johnson Cook law. However, studies have shown that dynamic recrystallization phenomena appear during machining in the tool/chip interface. The Johnson Cook constitutive law does not include such phenomena. Thus, specific rheological models based on metallurgy are introduced to consider these dynamic recrystallization phenomena. Two empirical models proposed by Kim et al. (2003) and Lurdos (2008) are investigated in machining modeling. A two-dimensional finite element model of orthogonal cutting, using an Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) formulation, is developed with the Abaqus/explicit software. Specific rheological models are implemented in the calculation code thanks to a subroutine. This finite element model can then predict chip formation, interfacial temperatures, chip-tool contact length, cutting forces and chip thickness with also and especially the recrystallized area. New specific experiments on an orthogonal cutting test bench are conducted on AISI 1045 steel specimens with an uncoated carbide tool. Many tests are performed and results are focused on total chip thicknesses and recrystallized chip thicknesses. Finally, compared to numerical results got with a Johnson Cook law, numerical results obtained using specific rheological models to take into account dynamic recrystallization phenomena are very close to experimental results. This work shows also the influence of rheological behavior laws on predicted results in the modeling of high speed modeling.


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