Effect of rake angle and feed rate on the surface quality while turning in situ TiB2/7050 al metal matrix composites

Kunyang Lin, Wenhu Wang, Ruisong Jiang, Yifeng Xiong

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Abstract

In situ TiB2/7050 Al metal matrix composites are processed by mixed-salt reaction method to improve the interfacial reactions and enhance the material properties. However, the lack of research on its machinability limits its wide application in the industry. In the present study, the effects of rake angle and feed rate on the surface quality while turning in situ TiB2/7050 Al metal matrix composites have been investigated. Three types of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tools with 0°~5°~10°rake angles were utilized in this work. The surface roughness, surface topography and residual stress profile developed in TiB2/7050 Al composites by cylindrical turning were evaluated. The experimental results reveal that feed rate has more significant impact for surface roughness than rake angle. The smooth surface topography without void and defects indicates that the chips are formed in ductile mode. Unlike other metallic alloys, the surface residual stress of TiB2/7050 Al composites are always in compressive state. In addition, the increase of feed rate contributes to deeper residual stress penetration layer. Through the discussion in this study, the role of TiB2 reinforcement particles on the machinability of TiB2/7050 Al composites can be better understood.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Manufacturing
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791852019
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2018 - Pittsburgh, United States
Duration: 9 Nov 201815 Nov 2018

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh
Period9/11/1815/11/18

Keywords

  • Feed rate
  • Metal matrix composites
  • Rake angle
  • Residual stress
  • Surface roughness

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