Hybrid simultaneous laser- and ultrasonic-assisted machining of Ti-6Al-4V alloy

Abstract The machinability of Ti-6Al-4V alloy has been a constant challenge in the industry, although material is widely used aerospace and medical industries due to its mechanical properties, particularly strength-to-weight ratio. current research presents hybrid laser- ultrasonic-assisted machining (LUAM) technique improve turning process. This compared with (UAM), laser-assisted (LAM), convectional (CT). results reveal that UAM LAM can reduce cutting forces surface roughness (Ra) CT. However, these are achieved mainly at lowest range speeds. LUAM process demonstrates improvement wider speeds depths cut, which combined force reduction thermal softening effect by