Effect of Minimum Quantity of Lubricant on Carbide Tools and Surface Integrity in the Machining of Titanium Aluminides

García-Martínez, Enrique and Miguel, Valentín and Martínez-Martínez, Alberto (2024) Effect of Minimum Quantity of Lubricant on Carbide Tools and Surface Integrity in the Machining of Titanium Aluminides. Metals, 14 (4). p. 399. ISSN 2075-4701

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Abstract

Titanium aluminides are being explored as potential materials for the aeronautical sector. However, their application is limited by the high costs of processing and their difficulties in machining. This research evaluates the effectiveness of the minimum quantity lubrication technique (MQL) on the turning process of Ti48Al2Cr2Nb aluminide in terms of tool wear, tool life, cutting forces, surface integrity, and temperature. It was found that MQL conditions can improve the process efficiency, reducing the thermally induced wear mechanisms and enlarging the tool life compared to dry machining. Furthermore, it allows the cutting speed to be incremented, leading to lower processing times. However, MQL seems to not be effective in the reduction of the strain-hardening effect near the machined surface and, although the number of microcracks is reduced, defect-free surfaces cannot be obtained. Moreover, similar microstructural alterations as for dry cutting were detected. The best cutting conditions in terms of surface quality were assessed using the central composite face (CCF) design and surface response methodology. Optimization of the surface roughness under industrially viable cutting conditions was achieved with an average surface roughness value, Ra, of 0.29 µm (feed rate of 0.05 mm/rev, a cutting speed of 54.6 m/min and a depth of cut of 0.125 mm).

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Euro Archives > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 29 Mar 2024 04:38
Last Modified: 29 Mar 2024 04:38
URI: http://publish7promo.com/id/eprint/4605

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