Experimental study of surface integrity and fatigue life in the face milling of inconel 718

The Inconel 718 alloy is widely used in the aerospace and power industries. The machining-induced surface integrity and fatigue life of this material are important factors for consideration due to high reliability and safety requirements. In this work, the milling of Inconel 718 was conducted at different cutting speeds and feed rates. Surface integrity and fatigue life were measured directly. The effects of cutting speed and feed rate on surface integrity and their further influences on fatigue life were analyzed. Within the chosen parameter range, the cutting speed barely affected the surface roughness, whereas the feed rate increased the surface roughness through the ideal residual height. The surface hardness increased as the cutting speed and feed rate increased. Tensile residual stress was observed on the machined surface, which showed improvement with the increasing feed rate. The cutting speed was not an influencing factor on fatigue life, but the feed rate affected fatigue life through the surface roughness. The high surface roughness resulting from the high feed rate could result in a high stress concentration factor and lead to a low fatigue life.     

RESIDUAL STRESSES ON INCONEL 718 TURBINE SHAFT SAMPLES AFTER TURNING

Results of X-ray residual stress measurements on Inconel 718 turbine shaft samples are here proposed. The paper presents part of the EU STREP project VERDI activity, where the aim was to supply those who numerically simulate machining process with an experimental database of proved reliability. Measurements were planned on a set of samples machined with different levels of cutting speed and feed rate. Due attention was given to the assessment of the uncertainty of experimental results. A database of surface residual stress values and depth profiles is presented with the estimated uncertainty both on stress and depth values. The stress proved to be always tensile at the surface and compressive below the surface. Higher cutting speed and feed rates produce higher surface tensile stresses but the trends are different for the two measurement directions.     

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON SURFACE INTEGRITY OF END MILLING NICKEL-BASED ALLOY— INCONEL 718

Inconel 718 is a typical difficult-to-machine material, and its high speed end milling process has wide applications in manufacturing parts from aerospace and power industry. Surface integrity of these parts greatly influences the final characteristics. This paper presents an experimental investigation to evaluate surface integrity behaviors in high speed end milling of Inconel 718 with finishing cutting parameters in terms of surface topography, surface roughness Ra, residual stresses, subsurface microstructure, and microhardness. The results show that abraded marks can be observed on the machined surfaces, and high cutting speed is advisable to get better surface topography and roughness quality. Due to high cutting temperature, residual stress is mainly high tensile stress. After increasing the cutting speed beyond 80m/min, the cutting forces hardly increased and the chips take away more cutting heat, which leads to that the residual stress barely increases. Microstructures in subsurface layers have only slight deformations after high speed milling, and there was also no obvious difference when the cutting speed increased beyond 80m/min against the microhardness in subsurface increases together with the cutting speed.     

Analysis of residual stress and work-hardened profiles on Inconel 718 when face turning with large-nose radius tools

Surface integrity (SI) and, particularly, the residual stress profile, has a great influence on the fatigue life of machined aeronautical critical parts. Among the different cutting parameters that affect the final SI, tool geometry is one of the most important factors. In particular, tool nose radius determines the surface roughness, as well as the thermoplastic deformation of the workpiece. Indeed, the use of large tool nose radius in the industry enables (1) increasing the feed rate while keeping the roughness values below specifications and (2) reducing the influence of the tool wear in the surface roughness. Therefore, in this study, the influence of tool nose radius in the induced residual stress profile and work-hardened layer when face turning Inconel 718 is analysed for a cutting speed range between (30–70 m/min) and a feed rate range of (0.15–0.25 mm/rev). For this purpose, residual stress profiles and work-hardened layer were measured by x-ray diffraction method after machining with a 4 mm nose radius. Then, results have been compared against different tool nose radius studies carried out by other authors for the specified working conditions. Results revealed that residual stress profiles varied when machining with different nose radius for the studied range. In particular, the increase of the nose radius brought to a higher difference between surface tensile stress and subsurface compressive peak stress, which is attributed to an increase of the thermal effect. Moreover, thicker work-hardened layer (around 100 μm) was observed when machining with large-nose radius for the studied working conditions.     

Intelligent optimization and selection of machining parameters in finish turning and facing of Inconel 718

The heat-resistant super alloy material like Inconel 718 machining is an inevitable and challenging task even in modern manufacturing processes. This paper describes the genetic algorithm coupled with artificial neural network (ANN) as an intelligent optimization technique for machining parameters optimization of Inconel 718. The machining experiments were conducted based on the design of experiments full-factorial type by varying the cutting speed, feed, and depth of cut as machining parameters against the responses of flank wear and surface roughness. The combined effects of cutting speed, feed, and depth of cut on the performance measures of surface roughness and flank wear were investigated by the analysis of variance. Using these experimental data, the mathematical model and ANN model were developed for constraints and fitness function evaluation in the intelligent optimization process. The optimization results were plotted as Pareto optimal front. Optimal machining parameters were obtained from the Pareto front graph. The confirmation experiments were conducted for the optimal machining parameters, and the betterment has been proved.     

Study of surface quality in high speed turning of Inconel 718 with uncoated and coated CBN tools

Inconel 718 is known to be among the most difficult-to-machine materials due to its special properties which cause the short tool life and severe surface damages. The properties, which are responsible for poor machinability, include rapid work hardening during machining; tendency to weld with the tool material at high temperature generated during machining; the tendency to form a built-up edge during machining; and the presence of hard carbides, such as titanium carbide and niobium carbide, in their microstructure. Conventional method of machining Inconel 718 with cemented carbide tool restricts the cutting speed to a maximum 30?m/min due to the lower hot hardness of carbide tool, high temperature strength and low thermal conductivity of Inconel 718. The introduction of new coated carbide tools has increased cutting speed to 100?m/min; nevertheless, the time required to machine this alloy is still considerably high. High speed machining using advanced tool material, such as CBN, is one possible alternative for improving the productivity of this material due to its higher hot hardness in comparison with carbide tool. This paper specifically deals with surface quality generated under high speed finishing turning conditions on age-hardened Inconel 718 with focus on surface roughness, metallographic analysis of surface layer and surface damages produced by machining. Both coated and uncoated CBN tools were used in the tests, and a comparison between surfaces generated by both tools was also discussed.     

The performance Of DLC-coated and uncoated ultra-fine carbide tools in micromilling of Inconel 718

Coating is an important factor that affects cutting-tool performance. In particular, it directly affects surface quality and burr formation in the micro milling process. After the micromechanical machining process, surface quality is very hard to increase by a second process (grinding, etc.). In addition, in micromechanical machining, the cutting tool needs to have a good resistance to wear, owing to the fact that the cutting process is carried out at high speed. In this study, the machinability of Inconel 718 superalloy was investigated, using a Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coated tool. The experimental tests were carried out in dry cutting conditions for different feed rates and depth of cuts. It was found that the dominant wear mechanism for all cutting parameters was identified to be abrasive and diffusive wear. Besides, a significantly Built Up Edge (BUE) formation was observed in uncoated tool. The results clearly show that DLC coating significantly decreased BUE. In addition, a smaller cutting force and better surface roughness were obtained with a DLC-coated tool. In conclusion, DLC coating can be used in micro milling of Inconel 718. It reduces the BUE and burr formation, improves surface roughness.     

Investigation of surface integrity in dry machining of Inconel 718

Machining of advanced aerospace materials have grown in the recent years although the diffucult-to-machine characteristics of alloys like titanium or nickel-based alloys cause higher cutting forces, rapid tool wear, and more heat generation. Therefore, machining with the use of cooling lubricants is usually carried out. To reduce the production costs and to make the processes environmentally safe, the goal is to move toward dry cutting by eliminating cutting fluids. This objective can be achieved by using coated tool, by increasing cutting speed, and by improving the product performance in term of surface integrity and product quality. The paper addresses the effects of cutting speed and feed on the surface integrity during dry machining of Inconel 718 alloy using coated tools. In particular, the influence of the cutting conditions on surface roughness, affected layer, microhardness, grain size, and microstructural alteration was investigated. Results show that cutting conditions have a significant effect on the parameters related to the surface integrity of the product affecting its overall performance.     

Cutting performance and wear mechanisms of Sialon–Si3N4 graded nano-composite ceramic cutting tools

Sialon–Si₃N₄ graded nano-composite ceramic tool materials were fabricated by using hot-pressing technique. The residual stresses in the surface layer of the graded ceramic tool materials were calculated by the indentation method. The cutting performance and wear mechanisms of the graded tools were investigated via turning of Inconel 718 alloy in comparison with common reference tools. The surface roughness of the finish hard turning of Inconel 718 and the microstructures of the chips were also examined. Worn and fractured surfaces of the cutting tools were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The results showed that graded structure in Sialon–Si₃N₄ graded ceramic tool materials can induce residual compressive stresses in the surface layer during fabrication process. Tool lifetime of graded ceramic tool was higher than that of the common reference tool. The longer tool life of the graded nano-composite ceramic tool was attributed to its synergistic strengthening and toughening mechanisms induced by the optimum graded compositional structure of the tool and the addition of nano-sized particles. Wear mechanisms identified in the machining tests involved adhesive wear and abrasive wear. The mechanisms responsible for the higher tool life were determined to be the formation of compressive residual stress in the surface layer of the graded tools, which led to an increase in the resistance to fracture.     

Evaluation of machining performance in cryogenic machining of Inconel 718 and comparison with dry and MQL machining

There has been significant work on establishing relationships between machining performance and the cutting parameters for various work materials. Recent trends in machining research show that major efforts are being made to understand the impact of various cooling/lubrication methods on machining performance and surface integrity characteristics, all aimed at improving process and product performance. This study presents the experimental results of cryogenic machining of Inconel 718, a high-temperature aerospace alloy, and comparison of its performance in dry and minimum quantity lubrication machining. Experimental data on force components, progressive tool wear parameters such as flank wear, notch wear, crater wear, cutting temperature, chip morphology, and surface roughness/topography of machined samples are presented. New findings show that cryogenic machining is a promising research direction for machining of high-temperature aerospace alloy, Inconel 718, as it offers improved machining performance in terms of reduced tool wear, temperature, and improved surface quality. It was also found that the number of nozzles in cryogenic machining plays a vital role in controlling cutting forces and power consumption in cryogenic machining of Inconel 718.     

Effect of cutting parameters on the degree of work hardening and tool life during high-speed machining of Inconel 718

The use of superalloy Inconel 718 is increasing in most of the sophisticated applications like aircraft engines, industrial gas turbines, rocket engines, space vehicles, submarines, etc. Hence, in-depth understanding of this material helps to determine the ability of this material to withstand severe conditions of stress, temperature, corrosion, and controls its longevity and reliability. In the present work, an attempt has been made to study the relationship of degree of work hardening and tool life as a function of cutting parameters like cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, untreated tungsten carbide and postcryogenic-treated tool. Work hardening and tool life are the major factors which need to be controlled/improved to enhance the machinability characteristics of superalloy Inconel 718. A significant performance in tool life was observed due to cryogenic treatment given to tungsten carbide tool. Moreover, it was observed that optimized cutting parameters not only minimized/controlled work hardening characteristics but also improved tool life while high-speed machining of Inconel 718.     

Finish Machining of Nickel-Base Inconel 718 Alloy with Coated Carbide Tool under Conventional and High-Pressure Coolant Supplies

Single-point turning of Inconel 718 alloy with commercially available Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD)-coated carbide tools under conventional and high-pressure coolant supplies up to 20.3 MPa was carried out. Tool life, surface roughness (Ra), tool wear, and component forces were recorded and analyzed. The test results show that acceptable surface finish and improved tool life can be achieved when machining Inconel 718 with high coolant pressures. The highest improvement in tool life (349%) was achieved when machining with 11 MPa coolant supply pressure at higher speed conditions of 60 m · min^?1. Machining with coolant pressures in excess of 11 MPa at cutting speeds up to 40 m · min^?1 lowered tool life more than when machining under conventional coolant flow at a feed rate of 0.1 mm · rev^?1. This suggests that there is a critical coolant pressure under which the cutting tools performed better under high-pressure coolant supplies.

Cutting forces increased with increasing cutting speed due probably to reactive forces introduced by the high-pressure coolant jet. Tool wear/wear rate increased gradually with prolonged machining with high coolant pressures due to improved coolant access to the cutting interface, hence lowering cutting temperature. Nose wear was the dominant tool failure mode when machining with coated carbide tools due probably to a reduction in the chip-tool and tool-workpiece contact length/area.     

不同冷却润滑条件下TB6钛合金高速切削表面完整性研究

通过TB6钛合金高速铣削试验,测量观察加工表面粗糙度、表面三维形貌和表层微观组织等表面完整性特征,利用极差法分析切削参数对表面粗糙度影响的显著性,探讨冷却润滑条件对加工表面形貌和表面变质层的影响。研究表明:工艺参数对表面粗糙度影响程度依次为径向切深、切削速度、进给量和轴向切深;相比低温冷风加,微油雾润滑加工时钛合金表面粗糙度低,且表面无明显晶粒变形,表明加工表面塑性变形是影响粗糙度的主要因素。     

Analysis and prediction of tool wear, surface roughness and cutting forces in hard turning with CBN tool

The main of the present study is to investigate the effects of process parameters (cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut) on performance characteristics (tool life, surface roughness and cutting forces) in finish hard turning of AISI 52100 bearing steel with CBN tool. The cutting forces and surface roughness are measured at the end of useful tool life. The combined effects of the process parameters on performance characteristics are investigated using ANOVA. The composite desirability optimization technique associated with the RSM quadratic models is used as multi-objective optimization approach. The results show that feed rate and cutting speed strongly influence surface roughness and tool life. However, the depth of cut exhibits maximum influence on cutting forces. The proposed experimental and statistical approaches bring reliable methodologies to model, to optimize and to improve the hard turning process. They can be extended efficiently to study other machining processes.     

高速铣削 Inconel718已加工表面残余应力的有限元分析

利用有限元法对镍基高温合金Inconel 718的高速正交铣削进行模拟仿真,获得切削力、切削温度和残余应力.结果表明在仿真切削速度100-3000m/min范围内,刀尖峰值温度随切削速度提高而增大,由于高温造成工件软化,从而使切削力随切削速度增大而减小;残余应力层深度在已加工表面O.5mm以下,最大表面残余应力为拉应力...     

Improving machinability of Inconel 718 with a new hybrid machining technique

In this paper, by joining three non-traditional machining methods — plasma-enhanced machining, cryogenic machining, and ultrasonic vibration assisted machining — a new hybrid machining technique for machining of Inconel 718 is presented. Cryogenic machining reduces the temperature in the cutting zone, and therefore decrease tool wear and increases tool life, while plasma-enhanced machining helps to increase the temperature in the workpiece to make it softer. Also, applying ultrasonic vibrations to the tool helps to improve cutting quality and to prolong tool life by lowering, mainly, the cutting force and improving the dynamic cutting stability. This study experimentally investigates the effect of cutting parameters on cutting performance in the machining of Inconel 718 and compares the results of hybrid machining and conventional machining (CM). It is found that the hybrid method results in better surface finish and improves tool life in hard cutting at low cutting speeds as compared to the CM method.     

Workpiece Surface Integrity and Tool Life Issues When Turning Inconel 718™ Nickel Based Superalloy

Inconel 718 is one of a family of nickel-based superalloys which are used extensively in the aerospace industry in the hot sections of gas turbine engines. The literature detailing the effects of varying operating parameters on tool life when machining nickel based superalloys is comprehensive, however, relatively little of this data refers to their effects on machined workpiece surface integrity. Greater knowledge of the effects of operating parameters on surface integrity is critical to the acceptance of new cutting tool materials, tool geometries, and strategies, especially by the aerospace industry. The article initially reviews prior work on the machinability and surface integrity achieved when turning Inconel 718. Following on from this a series of experiments evaluating the effects of varying cutting tool material, geometry, and operating parameters are detailed.     

Chip Formation Mechanism of Inconel 718:A Review of Models and Approaches

Inconel 718,a nickel,chrome and iron alloy,has special advantages,such as high-temperature strength,thermal resistance and corrosion resistance,which facilitate wide usage in the aerospace industry,especially in the hot sec-tions of gas turbine engines.However,machining this alloy is correlated closely with the material's inherent properties such as excellent combination of strength,hardness and toughness,low thermal conductivity and the tendency to adhere to cutting tools.This nickel alloy also contains inclusions of hard abrasive carbide particles that lead to work-hardening of the workpiece material and thus abrasive wear of the cutting tool.That is,the machining of Inconel 718 is always influenced by high mechanical and thermal loads.This article reviews the chip formation mechanism of Inconel 718.One of the main characteristics in machining of Inconel 718 is that it will produce serrated or segmented chips in a wide range of cutting speeds and feeds.Existing studies show that the chip serration or segmentation by shear localization affects the machined surface integrity,and also contributes to the chip's evacuation and the auto-mation of machining operations.Thus,research conclusion indicates that the serrated or segmented chip phenom-enon is desirable in reducing the level of cutting force,and detailed analysis of models and approaches to understand the chip formation mechanism of Inconel 718 is vital for machining this alloy effectively and efficiently.Therefore,this article presents some summaries on the models and approaches on the chip formation in machining of Inconel 718.     

高速车削Inconel 718切削力的试验研究

为了研究高速切削Inconel 718的切削力经验公式和各切削参数对切削力的影响显著程度,应用涂层硬质合金刀具对Inconel 718进行了正交车削试验,得到了硬质合金刀具车削Inconel 718的切削力经验公式。分析结果表明:对切削力影响最大的因素是进给量,切削深度和切削速度对试验结果的影响依次减弱。用涂层硬质合金刀具KC5510精车Inconel 718时,采用小进给量、小切削深度、高切削速度可以得到小的切削力,取得良好的切削效果。     

Machining of NiTi-shape memory alloys-A review

The emerging trends in the development of advanced smart materials with better unique properties under different environments for a particular application fascinate the researchers and industrialists. Nickel-Titanium based shape memory alloys are exotic materials due to their unique properties such as SME, SE, high damping characteristics, high corrosion and wear resistance and biocompatibility. This article presents an overview of machining processes that can be used to machine the NiTi and its surface induced characteristics such as microhardness, surface roughness, topography, induced layer, residual stress, fatigue and phase transformation. The surface integrity characteristics are discussed for machining of NiTi-SMAs under the category of traditional, non-traditional and micro-machining with the effect of input parameters such as cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, type of lubricant and type of coating material on cutting tool. The conventional machining of NiTi alloys are quite complicated due to high toughness, severe strain hardening, fatigue hardening and distinctive property of NiTi-SMAs such as pseudoelastic and shape memory effect. From this study, non-traditional process is significantly used to machine the NiTi-SMAs due to its better results on surface integrity characteristics. Consequently, future trends are also identified for machining the NiTi-SMAs and to improve the surface integrity characteristics.