Experimental Study of Tool Wear in Milling Multidirectional CFRP Laminates

Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the wear of coated end mills when milling Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. Four different types of end mills are used in the milling experiments to identify the influence of tool geometry and material on tool wear. Cutting forces and wear mechanisms of coated mills are also discussed. Through the contrast experiment, diamond coated multitooth router shows the best performance with the smallest cutting force and the least wear extent under the same cutting parameter. The major failure mechanisms of coated tools are breakthrough of coating, coating flaking and abrasive wear of substrate.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 770)
• Pages: 276-280
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.770.276
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Sheng Chao Han, Yan Chen, Jiu Hua Xu, Jing Wen Zhou
• Keywords: Cutting Force, Milling, Multidirectional CFRP Laminates, Tool Wear

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