Study of the Effect of Tool Wear on Cutting Ti6Al4V Process

Abstract:

Ti6Al4V alloy is widely used in the aircraft industry, marine and the commercial applications due to its excellent comprehensive properties. However, its poor machinability prevents it from application widely, and the rapid tool wear is one of the key factors. The FEM models of cutting titanium alloy are established. The effect of tool wear on chip morphology, cutting temperature and cutting force are studied. The simulation results show that: the cutting force and cutting temperature will rise with the increase of tool wear. Furthermore, the degree of chip deformation will improve, but the frequency of serrated chip tooth occurred will decrease.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 690-693)
• Pages: 2030-2035
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.690-693.2030
• Online since: May 2013
• Authors: Shu Bao Yang, Hong Chao Ni, Guo Hui Zhu
• Keywords: Chip Morphology, Cutting Force, Cutting Temperature, Titanium Alloy, Tool Wear

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