Experimental Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys in Dry End Milling

2009 ◽  
Vol 407-408 ◽  
pp. 714-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshio Mizugaki ◽  
Kazuki Takafuji ◽  
Koichi Kikkawa
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Maximum Height ◽  
Machining Error ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Side Milling ◽  
Machined Surface Roughness

This paper describes the cutting characteristics of aluminum alloys in dry end milling experimentally. The tested materials are A1050, A2017, A2024, A5025 and A7075. The cutter is a flat end mill of Co-cemented High Speed Steel with the diameter of 20 mm. Through the experimental results of side milling, the following three aspects have been found out. Firstly, as to the machining error, A1050 showed smaller machining error than 15 μm in the cutting speed rage from 62.8 m/min to 251.3 m/min. Other Aluminum alloys showed greater values. Secondly, as to the cutting force, those of aluminum alloys except A2017 were generally proportional to their material hardness. The cutting forces of A1050 and A5052 were constant over the whole range of cutting speed. Thirdly, as to the machined surface roughness, A7075 showed the smallest surface roughness among the all materials with its arithmetical mean roughness Ra under 0. 2 µm and with its maximum height of profile Rz under 1 μm. The machined surface roughness of A2017 varied widely. Through the visual inspection of machined surface, A2017 and A2024 showed picked surface as generated by a built-up edge. This document explains and demonstrates how to prepare your camera-ready manuscript for Trans Tech Publications. The best is to read these instructions and follow the outline of this text. The text area for your manuscript must be 17 cm wide and 25 cm high (6.7 and 9.8 inches, resp.). Do not place any text outside this area. Use good quality, white paper of approximately 21 x 29 cm or 8 x 11 inches (please do not change the document setting from A4 to letter). Your manuscript will be reduced by approximately 20% by the publisher. Please keep this in mind when designing your figures and tables etc.

Experimental Investigation on Surface Roughness in Precision Cutting Ti6Al4V Alloy Using Diamond Tools

2014 ◽  
Vol 800-801 ◽  
pp. 576-579
Author(s):  
Lin Hua Hu ◽  
Ming Zhou ◽  
Yu Liang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Polycrystalline Diamond ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Nose Radius ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Machined Surface Roughness ◽  
Titanium Alloy Ti6al4v ◽  
Pcd Tools

In this work, cutting experiments were carried out on titanium alloy Ti6Al4V by using polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tools to investigate the effects of the tool geometries and cutting parameters on machined surface roughness. Experimental results show machined surface roughness decreases with increases in the flank angle, tool nose radius and cutting speed within a limited range respectively, and begins to increase as the factors reaches to certain values respectively. And machined surface roughness decreases with increases in feed rate and cutting depth respectively.

Development of the cBN Electroplated End-Mill for High Precision Machining of CFRP

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinnosuke Yamashita ◽  
Tatsuya Furuki ◽  
Hiroyuki Kousaka ◽  
Toshiki Hirogaki ◽  
Eiichi Aoyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
End Mill ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Side Milling ◽  
Reinforced Plastics ◽  
Milled Surface ◽  
Grinding Conditions ◽  
Grinding Tool

Abstract Recently, the demand of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) has been rapidly increased in various fields. In most cases, CFRP products requires a finish machining like cutting or grinding. In the case of an end-milling, burrs and uncut fibers are easy to occur. On the other hand, a precise machined surface and edge will be able to obtain by using the grinding tool. Therefore, this research has been developed a novel the cBN electroplated end-mill that combined end-mill and grinding tool. In this report, the effectiveness of developed tool was investigated. First, the developed tool cut the CFRP with side milling. As the result, the cBN abrasives that were fixed on the outer surface of developed tool did not drop out. Next, the end-milled surface of CFRP was ground with the developed tool under several grinding conditions based on the Design of Experiment. Consequently, the optimum grinding condition that can obtain the sharp edge which does not have burrs and uncut fibers was found. However, surface roughness was not good enough. Thus, an oscillating grinding was applied. In addition, the theoretical surface roughness formula in case using the developed tool was formularized. As the result, the required surface roughness in the airplane field was obtained.

scholarly journals Influence of Chatter of VMC Arising During End Milling Operation and Cutting Conditions on Quality of Machined Surface

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.K.M.N. Amin, M.A. Rizal, and M. Razman
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Metal Cutting ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Conditions ◽  
End Mill ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Operating Cycle ◽  
Wide Range

Machine tool chatter is a dynamic instability of the cutting process. Chatter results in poor part surface finish, damaged cutting tool, and an irritating and unacceptable noise. Exten¬sive research has been undertaken to study the mechanisms of chatter formation. Efforts have been also made to prevent the occurrence of chatter vibration. Even though some progress have been made, fundamental studies on the mechanics of metal cutting are necessary to achieve chatter free operation of CNC machine tools to maintain their smooth operating cycle. The same is also true for Vertical Machining Centres (VMC), which operate at high cutting speeds and are capable of offering high metal removal rates. The present work deals with the effect of work materials, cutting conditions and diameter of end mill cutters on the frequency-amplitude characteristics of chatter and on machined surface roughness. Vibration data were recorded using an experimental rig consisting of KISTLER 3-component dynamometer model 9257B, amplifier, scope meters and a PC.  Three different types of vibrations were observed. The first type was a low frequency vibration, associated with the interrupted nature of end mill operation. The second type of vibration was associated with the instability of the chip formation process and the third type was due to chatter. The frequency of the last type remained practically unchanged over a wide range of cutting speed.  It was further observed that chip-tool contact processes had considerable effect on the roughness of the machined surface.Key Words: Chatter, Cutting Conditions, Stable Cutting, Surface Roughness.

An Approach to Improve Cutting Performance in Micromilling of Titanium Alloy

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunn-Shiuan Liao ◽  
Tsung-Hsien Li ◽  
Yi-Chen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Flank Wear ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Liquid Carbon ◽  
Dry Cutting ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Liquid Carbon Dioxide

Abstract Application of liquid carbon dioxide to improve cutting performance in micro-end milling of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy was proposed in this study. It was found that the machined roughness decreased with the cutting speed as observed in the conventional cutting, when a 0.5 mm diameter end milling cutter was used in dry cutting. But, the tiny and shattered chips produced by the use of 0.3 mm diameter cutter could adhere on the machined surface and deteriorate surface finish, if the cutting speed was higher than 40 m/min. Cutting temperature was effectively decreased by applying liquid carbon dioxide during micromilling, which in turn reduced the amount of chips adhering on the machined surface and lowered flank wear. The surface roughness Ra at a cutting speed of 70 m/min was improved from 0.09 μm under dry cutting to 0.04 μm under the liquid carbon dioxide assisted cutting condition. And there were no flank wear and very few burrs left on the machined surface for the condition used in the experiment. The height of the burrs was only 25% of that under dry cutting. More, minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) was proposed to be applied together with the liquid carbon dioxide to enhance lubrication effect. It was noted that the machined surface roughness was further decreased by 15% as compared with that when the liquid carbon dioxide was applied alone. The height of burrs was reduced from 32 μm to 16 μm.

Experimental Research of Effective Cutting Speed Influence on Surface Roughness in Ball End Milling of C45 Material with Hardness 34 HRC

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sándor Ravai Nagy ◽  
Ioan Paşca ◽  
Mircea Lobonțiu ◽  
Mihai Banica
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cnc Machine Tools ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Ball End Milling

Machining of Complex Concave or Convex Surfaces Requires the Use of Ball End Milling Cutters. Obtaining the Expected Surface Quality Compete Various Technological Factors which should be Taken into Account. Following the Machining of the Surface with Different Inclination Angles between the Cutting Tool Axes and the Machined Surface, Significant Changes of the Surface Roughness have been Observed. Based on the Tests Performed, we can Determine the Range of the Tool Inclination Angle, which is the Best for the Surface Quality. we have also Made a Correlation between the Cutting Speeds, Inclination Angle of the Cutting Tool Toward the Machined Surface for an Obtained Surface Quality. the Presented Results are Based on Experimental Research in Industrial Conditions by Using CNC Machine Tools with 5 Axes. the Tests have been Performed on the C45 Material, Heat Treated to 34HRC.

The Investigation of Prediction Surface Roughness from Machining Forces in End Milling Processes

2011 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 91-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jabbar Abbas ◽  
Amin Al-Habaibeh ◽  
Dai Zhong Su
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Irregular Waves ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
End Mill ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Machining Forces ◽  
Mill Cutter

Surface roughness is one of the most significant parameters to determine quality of machined parts. Surface roughness is defined as a group of irregular waves in the surface, measured in micrometers (μm). Many investigations have been performed to verify the relationship between surface roughness and cutting parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut. To predict the surface produced by end milling, surface roughness models have been developed in this paper using the machining forces by assuming the end mill cutter as a cantilever beam rigidly or semi- rigidly supported by tool holder. An Aluminium workpiece and solid carbide end mill tools are used in this work. Model to predict surface roughness has been developed. Close relationship between machined surface roughness and roughness predicted using the measured forces signals.

Experiment Research of Cutter Edge and Cutting Parameters Influence on Machined Surface Roughness for High Speed Milling Hardened Steel

2010 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 86-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Min Li Zheng ◽  
Ming Ming Cheng ◽  
Quan Wan
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
High Speed ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Hardened Steel ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
High Speed Milling ◽  
Ball End Milling ◽  
Edge Radius ◽  
Machined Surface Roughness

By using experiment cutter edge topography obtained by super depth three-dimension microscope, fits the cutter edge curve and calculate experiment cutter edge radius value; by high speed milling hardened steel experiment, individually researches cutter edge and cutting parameters influence on machined surface in high speed milling hardened steel with end-milling cutter and ball-end milling cutter. The experiment analysis results show that under the same cutting parameters condition, machined surface roughness in high speed end-milling cutter milling is better than in high speed ball-end milling; within experiment selected cutting parameter range, cutter edge radius is the main influence factor on machined surface roughness in high speed end- milling hardened steel, while the influence on machined surface roughness in high speed ball-end milling hardened steel is not obvious. In end-milling, when edge radius and milling depth are in the same order magnitude or the difference is not obvious, milling depth should be a little bigger than selected cutter edge radius value.

An Analysis on Temperature & Surface Roughness during End Milling of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 38-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Samsudeensadham ◽  
Vijayan Krishnaraj
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Metal Cutting ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Machined Surface

The heat produced in metal cutting process is one of the most critical issue in machining of titanium alloys. High temperature in metal cutting degrades the tool life, surface integrity, size accuracy and machining efficiency dramatically. The temperature generated during end milling of titanium alloy, has been measured using Thermo camera. Surface roughness plays a vital role in evaluating and measuring the quality of the machined surface. During the experiments, cutting speed and feed rate have been changed to analyse the effect of temperature and surface roughness. It is observed that cutting speed has the greater effect on temperature and surface roughness during end milling of titanium alloy. The regression equations generated have better fit which can be used for optimization.

Experiment Research of Cutter Edge and Cutting Parameters Influence on Machined Surface Roughness for High Speed Milling Hardened Steel

2013 ◽  
Vol 670 ◽  
pp. 70-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
M.L. Zheng ◽  
M.M. Cheng ◽  
W.T. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
High Speed ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Hardened Steel ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
High Speed Milling ◽  
Ball End Milling ◽  
Edge Radius ◽  
Machined Surface Roughness

By using experiment cutter edge topography obtained by super depth three-dimension microscope, fits the cutter edge curve and calculate experiment cutter edge radius value; by high speed milling hardened steel experiment, individually researches cutter edge and cutting parameters influence on machined surface in high speed milling hardened steel with end-milling cutter and ball-end milling cutter. The experiment analysis results show that under the same cutting parameters condition, machined surface roughness in high speed end-milling cutter milling is better than in high speed ball-end milling; within experiment selected cutting parameter range, cutter edge radius is the main influence factor on machined surface roughness in high speed end- milling hardened steel, while the influence on machined surface roughness in high speed ball-end milling hardened steel is not obvious. In end-milling, when edge radius and milling depth are in the same order magnitude or the difference is not obvious, milling depth should be a little bigger than selected cutter edge radius value.

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