Novel cutting inserts with multi-channel irrigation at the chip-tool interface: Modelling, design and experiments

Zhirong Liao, Dongdong Xu, Dragos Axinte, Rachid M'Saoubi, Jimmy Thelin, Anders Wretland

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Abstract

The friction at chip-tool interface can considerably affect the chip formation and consumed energy during cutting of superalloys. However, it is difficult to deliver the lubricant to the chip-tool interface to reduce the friction effect. Thus, this paper proposed a novel solution of insert design by locating macro-channels on the rake face which connect with the micro-channels for irrigating the coolant into the chip-tool interface, while considering the cooling and lubricating efficiency. A significant reduction of tool wear, cutting force and specific cutting energy has been demonstrated, while an improved chip fragmentation as well as microstructure has also been achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)65-68
Number of pages4
JournalCIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
Volume69
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Chip-tool interface
  • Cooling
  • Cutting tool

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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