Papers by Keyword: Workpiece Temperature

Abstract: Laser-assisted milling (LAM) represents an innovative process to enhance productivity in comparison with conventional milling. The workpiece temperature in LAM not only affects the cutting performance of materials, but also the machined surface quality of the part. This paper presents a 3D transient finite element (FE) model for workpiece temperature prediction in LAM. A moving Gaussian laser heat source model is implemented as a user-defined subroutine and linked to ABAQUS. The thermal model is validated by machining AerMet100 steel under different process parameters (laser power, spindle speed and feed per tooth). Good agreement between predicted and measured workpiece temperatures indicates that the FE model is feasible. In addition, the effects of laser spot size and incident angle on workpiece temperature are analyzed based on the proposed model. This work can be further applied to optimize process parameters for controlling the machined surface quality in LAM.

Abstract: Workpiece temperature in orthogonal turn-milling compound machining was studied with experimental method in this paper. The orthogonal turn-milling process was simulated through engagement of a milling tool and cylindrical surface on a five-axis milling center. The cutting parameters were designed into an orthogonal parameter table of seven factors three levels based on factors having effects on workpiece temperature. Variance analysis of data achieved from this experiment was carried out and conclusion about the order of effects each factor has on workpiece temperature was drawn.

Abstract: In high speed machining, temperature distribution in workpiece is the main factor which directly affects the surface integrity and dimensional accuracy of machined workpiece. In this paper, the machined workpiece temperature in high speed peripheral milling is analyzed through using moving heat source method and inverse method. Firstly, the workpiece to be machined is considered as a semi-infinite solid to model the transient surface temperature using arc-shaped moving heat source. Inverse method is then applied for the calculating of heat flux. Peripheral milling experiments of 1045 steel is performed with coated carbide insert The machined surface temperatures were measured during experiments. The measured results were found to be in agreement with the predicted ones by transient models for machined surface temperatures. These results confirm the conclusion that the transient workpiece temperature will decline when the cutting speed increases to a critical value.

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of air pressure on workpiece temperature in through tool minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) deep-hole drilling. Experiments on 200 mm deep holes drilled by a 10 mm carbide drill were conducted under regular (500 kPa) and high (1000 kPa) air pressure conditions. Torque data shows that the chip clogging problem occurring under regular air pressure can be solved by the high air pressure. An inverse heat transfer method is utilized to quantify the heat fluxes and calculate the temperature distribution during drilling based on embedded thermocouples along the depth. Results show that temperature around the hole increases rapidly when the chips start accumulating in the hole under regular air pressure and cause high heat flux on the drilled hole wall surface. The high pressure condition, prevents chip accumulation, thus reducing the total heat flux.

Abstract: This paper deals with the High-speed Hard and Dry Cutting mechanism of hardened alloy-steel with PCBN tool: the cutting speed and workpieces temperature and tool wear are being discussed in different cutting speeds when cutting alloy-steel 42CrMo. After the workpiece temperature measured by ThermaVision, it is proved that the workpiece temperature was not high and changed little. Through the SEM and EDS analyses for chip and tool wear, it is proved that PCBN tool is suitable for High-speed Hard and Dry Cutting. It is suitable for PCBN tool to cut hardened alloy-steel 42CrMo instead of grinding.