Simulation analysis of machinability of leaded CrMo and MnB structural steels

Autor: Katsuhiro Maekawa, Takeaki Kitagawa, H. Ohhata, Tom Childs
Rok vydání: 1996
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Zdroj: Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 62:363-369
ISSN: 0924-0136
DOI: 10.1016/s0924-0136(96)02436-3
Popis: The three-dimensional finite-element machining simulation method has successfully been employed to analyse machinability of both leaded CrMo an leaded MnB steels based on realistic plastic flow properties of the work-pieces and friction characteristics at the tool-chip interface. There is no remarkable difference in the predicted cutting forces, temperature rise, tool wear and surface integrity, but a slight difference can be seen. The MnB steel shows a slightly lower cutting temperature and wear rate on the rake face of a P20 carbide tool since the flow stress is smaller than that of the CrMo one. The use of a button tool is rather effective in the light of the reduction of the rake temperature and crater wear. These tendencies are in good agreement with experiments. Finally, the analysis of production cost has revealed that both steels give almost the same production cost-cutting speed characteristics below 400 m/min. However, since the material cost of the MnB steel is about 20% cheaper than that of the CrMo one, the substitution of the MnB steel for the CrMo one is cost-effective as well.
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