Analysis of ultrasonic-assisted drilling of Ti6Al4V

In this study ultrasonic vibration was applied on the drilling of Ti6Al4V workpiece samples. Several parameters of ultrasonic-assisted drilling were monitored, including feed force, chip formation by means of high-speed imaging, and temperature measurement on the drill tip by means of infrared radiation thermometry. Ultrasonic assistance offered lower feed force and higher process temperatures as compared to conventional drilling It has also shown higher force reductions and higher temperature. increments when vibration amplitude was increased. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.