Surface prediction and measurement for modulated tool path (MTP) turning

Ryan Copenhaver, Scott Smith, Tony Schmitz

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Abstract

This paper describes a time-domain simulation for predicting surface finish in modulated tool path (MTP) turning, which uses sinusoidal axis motions in the feed direction to produce discontinuous chips for ductile workpiece materials. The simulation includes: the low frequency and low amplitude tool oscillation in the feed direction; the time-varying chip thickness, cutting force, and tool displacement; and the plastic side flow effect used to calibrate the effective tool nose radius. Comparisons between predicted and measured surface profiles are presented for turning a 6061-T6 aluminum cylinder as a function of the MTP oscillation frequency and amplitude with discontinuous chip formation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)74-78
Number of pages5
JournalManufacturing Letters
Volume29
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2021

Funding

This research was supported by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC and the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EERE ), Manufacturing Science Division, and used resources at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, a DOE-EERE User Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory .

FundersFunder number
DOE-EERE
Manufacturing Science Division
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    Keywords

    • Modulated tool path
    • Surface finish
    • Turning

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