Chip breaking in turning operations using CNC toolpaths

Bethany A. Woody, K. Scott Smith, David J. Adams, Bill E. Barkman

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Abstract

The most common method of chip breaking is to use inserts with special geometries to create stresses in the chip that cause it to break. In many cases, chip breaking inserts cannot break the chip reliably enough for long-term unattended machining, especially in finish turning operations. This paper will introduce the concept of using programmable CNC toolpaths for the specific purpose of chip breaking. Chip breaking using innovative CNC controlled toolpaths has been shown to provide effective chip control over a wide range of part geometries and in two different common materials. This method of chip control dramatically reduces the probability of a continuous chip enabling unattended machining.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME - Paper Presented at NAMRC 36
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME - Monterrey, Mexico
Duration: May 20 2008May 23 2008

Publication series

NameTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME
Volume36
ISSN (Print)1047-3025

Conference

ConferenceTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityMonterrey
Period05/20/0805/23/08

Keywords

  • CNC toolpath creation
  • CNC turning
  • Chip breaking
  • Chip control
  • Machining

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