Modular Tooling System for Ultrasonic Assisted Cutting

Abstract:

The paper presents an approach on the possibilities of using of standard tooling systems mostly designed for the applications in the field of cutting processes to the ultrasonic assisted cutting processes, which is an extension of the conventional cutting processes for the purpose of surface roughness improvement and cutting forces reducing. A brief description of the device for the ultrasonic assisting cutting processes is presented, than an overview of the process integration technique, as well as some consideration regarding specific design requirements. A few solutions for rapid adaptation of ultrasonic assisting devices on conventional machining centers are presented, with different levels of flexibility and precision. Finally some recommendations were made, based on specific advantages and drawbacks of each tooling system. The presentation suggests the possibility to realize more standardized devices for ultrasonic assisted cutting processes based on commercial tooling solutions.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 837)
• Pages: 218-222
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.837.218
• Online since: November 2013
• Authors: Cristian Gheorghe Turc, George Belgiu, Constantin Cărăușu
• Keywords: Machining, Modular Design, Tooling Systems, Ultrasonic Assisted Machining

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