In nano/micro cutting process, the surface quality is heavily dependent on all the dynamic factors in machining including those from the material, tooling, cutting parameters, servo accuracy, mechanical structure deformation, and non-linear factors as well. The machined surfaces are generated based on the tool profile and the real tool path combining with the various external and internal distu...

To establish a method of determining the machinability of dental materials for CAD/CAM systems, the machinability of titanium, two titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-6Al-7Nb), and free-cutting brass was evaluated through cutting force and spindle motor current. The metals were slotted using a milling machine and square end mills at four cutting conditions. Both the static and dynamic components ...

Finite edge radius plays a significant role in finish machining processes when the undeformed chip thickness is often less than a few hundred microns and comparable to the size of the cutting edge. At suboptimal cutting speeds, edge radius tools may induce deeper subsurface plastic deformation, increase microhardness through work-hardening and mostly due to the ploughing of the cutting edge. On...

Purpose: An adaptive control system is built which controlling the cutting force and maintaining constant roughness of the surface being milled by digital adaptation of cutting parameters. Design/methodology/approach: The paper discusses the use of combining the methods of neural networks, fuzzy logic and PSO evolutionary strategy (Particle Swarm Optimization) in modeling and adaptively control...

Optimization of cutting parameters is important to achieve high quality in the machining process, especially where more complex multiple performance optimizations are required. The present investigation focuses on the multiple performance optimizations of machining characteristics of unidirectional glass fiber reinforced plastic (UD-GFRP) composites. The cutting parameters used for the experime...

In this research work the tool-chip interface temperature is measured experimentally during turning of EN-31 steel alloy with tungsten carbide inserts using a tool-work thermocouple technique. First and secondorder mathematical models are developed in terms of machining parameters by using the response surface methodology on the basis of the experimental results. The results are analyzed statis...

Advancement in machining technology of curved surfaces for various engineering applications is increasing. Various methodologies and computer tools have been developed by the manufacturers to improve efficiency of freeform surface machining. Selection of the right sets of cutter path strategies and appropriate cutting conditions is extremely important in ensuring high productivity rate, meeting...