Journal
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE
Volume 223, Issue 4, Pages 377-385Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1243/09544054JEM1185
Keywords
micromilling; micromechanical machining; size effect
Funding
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) [DT/E010512/1]
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [DT/E010512/1] Funding Source: researchfish
- EPSRC [DT/E010512/1] Funding Source: UKRI
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The high demand of miniaturized components, coupled with geometric and material range limitations of traditional lithographic techniques has generated a strong interest in micromechanical machining. In micromachining the so-called size effect is a dominant factor. This is attributed to the fact that the unit or physical size of the material to be removed can be of the same order of magnitude as the tool edge radius or grain size. This paper explores the micro-machinability of multi-phase ferrite-pearlite steel that has a relatively large average grain size (10 mu m). The investigation and cutting tests examined the effect of undeformed chip thickness, tool edge radius, and workpiece grain size on the specific cutting force, burr size, surface finish, and tool wear. The work clearly shows that micro tool edge radius and workpiece material grain size are valuable inputs in determining micromilling conditions that ensure the best surface finish and reduced burr size. Cutting conditions recommendations are also put forwards for roughing and finishing passes in micromilling of AISI 1045 tool steel.
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