Hard Turning of AISI D2 Steel by Polycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride (PCBN)

Abstract:

The machining of hard turning is performed on hardened steel in the range of 45 to 68 Rockwell hardness using a variety of tool materials such as Polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) , Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and Cubic boron nitride (CBN). It is an alternative to conventional grinding process is a flexible and effective machining process for hardened metals and hence broadly used in various applications such as dies, moulds, tools, gears, cams, shafts, axles, bearings and forgings. Although the process is performed within small depth of cut and feed rates, estimates to reduce machining time as high as 60 % in hard turning. This paper discusses the importance of hard turning of AISI D2 steel. In this study, Experimental investigations are carried out on conventional lathe using prefixed the cutting conditions. The responses studied in the investigation are cutting forces (F_a, F_t and F_z). The cutting parameters considered for the investigation are cutting speed, feed and depth of cut. The influence of machining parameters on response is studied and presented in detail.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 766-767)
• Pages: 649-654
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.766-767.649
• Online since: June 2015
• Authors: A. Srithar*, K. Palanikumar, B. Durgaprasad
• Keywords: Cutting Force, Cutting Parameters, Cutting Tools, Hard Turning, Hardened Steel, Surface Finish

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