Papers by Author: Yasuo Suzuki

Abstract: This paper investigates the effects of using nitrogen gas on Mist cutting. In this study we tried to improve the cooling effect of mist on cutting by using N2 gas to assist cooling. As a result, tool breakage was prevented when using carbide tools and a large reduction in tool wear was confirmed when using cermet tools. Our conclusion is that N2 gas assisted mist cutting reduces oxidation wear, which means that the cutting characteristics are better than in conventional mist cutting.

Abstract: This paper describes the effects of novel nitriding technique used in various carbide cutting tools. In manufacturing, eco-friendly machining is demanded of late. So far, many kinds of methods were made practical, for example MQL process. Through the development of coating technology, dry cutting process has been used and even now more improvement of tool life is required. Both coated and the non-coated carbide tool were applied with novel nitriding to elongate their tool life. The results show novel nitriding decreased the coated carbide tool wear and improved its tool life 1.4 times longer than non-treated carbide. Similarly, the non-coated carbide tool wear decreased and built-up edge on tool surface reduced. These improvements may be derived from the hardening effect on the binder material within the carbide tools.