An investigation of tool chip contact phenomena in high-speed turning using coated tools

P. T. Mativenga, N. A. Abukhshim, M. A. Sheikh, B. K K Hon

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    Abstract

    This paper focuses on the investigation of contact length and chip morphology in high-speed turning. In this study the performance of five different coatings: TiN, TiCN, TiAlN and CrTiAlN PVD coatings, and an advanced Dymon-IC hydrogenated amorphous carbonbased coating (a-C:H) deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) is investigated in high-speed machining (HSM) of AISI/SAE - 4140 high-strength alloy steel at cutting speeds ranging between 210 and 925 m/min. Modelling of chip contact length is revisited and the results of extensive machining tests supported by use of a high-speed camera are reported. The effects of coatings on the chip compression ratio, back flow angle, tool-chip contact length, frictional force, and tool wear are explored. The paper contributes towards a fundamental understanding of heat generation and partition in metal cutting using coated tools. © IMechE 2006.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)657-667
    Number of pages10
    JournalProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture
    Volume220
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

    Keywords

    • Chip contact length
    • Chip morphology
    • High-speed turning
    • Tool coatings

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