Experimental Investigation on Direct Micro Milling of Cemented Carbide

Autor: Xian Wu, Liang Li, Ning He, Guolong Zhao, Jianyun Shen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Micromachines, Vol 10, Iss 2, p 147 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2072-666X
DOI: 10.3390/mi10020147
Popis: Cemented carbide is currently used for various precise molds and wear resistant parts. However, the machining of cemented carbide still is a difficult challenge due to its superior mechanical properties. In this paper, an experimental study was conducted on direct micro milling of cemented carbide with a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) micro end mill. The cutting force characteristics, surface formation, and tool wear mechanisms were systematically investigated. Experimental results show that cemented carbide can be removed with ductile cutting utilizing the PCD tool with a large tool tip radius. Micro burrs, brittle pits, and cracks are the observed surface damage mechanisms. The tool wear process presents microchipping on the cutting edge and exfoliating on the rake face in the early stage, and then severe abrasive and adhesive wear on the bottom face in the following stage.
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