Papers by Author: L.N. López de Lacalle

Abstract: This work proposes a mechanistic model to predict the cutting forces during machining of low machinability materials such as austempered ductile irons (ADI). For these cases, commonly used models are not accurate due to high rates of wear and a new coefficient is necessary to correctly estimate the cutting forces against time. As well, ceramic inserts are applied for the first time in dry turning of ADI.