Estimation of cutting conditions in precision micromachining of CuNi alloys of varying composition

Tom Childs, Chris Tyler, Chris Evans, Tony Schmitz, Ed Paul, Eric Browy

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Abstract

A non-dimensional model is developed that relates cutting edge temperatures to process inputs (speed and feed) and outputs (cutting and thrust forces) as well as tool and work thermal properties in micromachining with diamond tools. The temperature estimates are used to determine activation energy for thermally activated chemical wear of a PCD tool milling Monel 400 (Cu 32, Ni 65 wt%). Activation energy estimates are from 15 to 60 kJ/ mole, depending on systematic uncertainties, such as diamond thermal conductivity, that still need to be addressed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)383-388
Number of pages6
JournalProcedia CIRP
Volume14
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Funding

This work was supported in part by NSF Grant 1162209.

FundersFunder number
National Science Foundation
Directorate for Engineering1162209

    Keywords

    • Chemical wear
    • Diamond cutting tools
    • Temperature modelling

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