Influence of Micro Sandblasting on the Surface Integrity of the AlTiN Coated Tool Material
Abstract Due to the high-efficiency, environmental protection the low cost, the micro sandblasting technology is used in the surface treatment of the coated tools. The simulation and application of micro sandblasting of the coated tool are carried out to reveal the surface treatment mechanism and analyze the influence of sandblasting parameters on the tool surface integrity. The flow field erosion simulation model of abrasive-water-air three-phase flow is established. The results show that the maximum velocity and pressure are obtained at the center of jet flow. The pressure distribution on the target surface has little correlation with the distance to the nozzle. The surface morphology of the AlTiN coated tool changes obviously after micro sandblasting. Moreover, the low surface roughness Ra of the blasted tool can be obtained at the small sandblasting pressure and time. Additionally, the residual compressive stress on the surface of the AlTiN coated tool is enhanced after micro sandblasting. This work has practical significance for optimizing micro sandblasting process and improving the surface integrity of coated tools.