Investigation on Chip Formation during Machining Using Finite Element Modeling

Abstract:

Titanium alloys are desirable materials for aerospace industry because of their excellent combination of high specific strength, lightweight, fracture resistant characteristics, and general corrosion resistance. Therefore, the chip morphology is very important in the study of machinability of metals as well as the study of cutting tool wear. The chips are generally classified into four groups: continuous chips, chips with built-up-edges (BUE), discontinuous chips and serrated chips. . The chip morphology and segmentation play a predominant role in determining machinability and tool wear during the machining process. The mechanics of segmented chip formation during orthogonal cutting of titanium alloy Ti–6Al–4V are studied in detail with the aid of high-speed imaging of the chip formation zone. The finite element model of chip formation of Ti–6Al–4V is suggested as a discontinuous type chip at lower cutting speeds developing into a continuous, but segmented, chip at higher cutting speeds. The prediction by using finite-element modeling method and simulation process in machining while create chips formation can contribute in reducing the cost of manufacturing in terms of prolongs the cutting tool life and machining time saving.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 505)
• Pages: 31-36
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.505.31
• Online since: April 2012
• Authors: Moaz H. Ali, Basim A. Khidhir, Bashir Mohamed, A.A. Oshkour
• Keywords: Chip Formation, Finite Element Modeling (FEM), Titanium Alloy

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