An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools
The performance and lifespan of cutting tools are significantly influenced by their surface quality. The present report highlights recent advances in enhancing the surface characteristics of tungsten carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools using a novel micro-machining technique for polishing and...
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| author | Minh Nhat Dang Surinder Singh John H. Navarro-Devia Hannah J. King Rosalie K. Hocking Scott A. Wade Guy Stephens Angelo Papageorgiou James Wang |
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| description | The performance and lifespan of cutting tools are significantly influenced by their surface quality. The present report highlights recent advances in enhancing the surface characteristics of tungsten carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools using a novel micro-machining technique for polishing and edge-honing. Notably, the main aim was to reduce the surface roughness while maintaining the hardness of the materials at an optimal level. By conducting a thorough analysis of surfaces obtained using different techniques, it was found that the micro-machining method effectively decreased the surface roughness of the cutting tools the most effectively out of the techniques investigated. Significantly, the surface roughness was reduced from an initial measurement of 400 nm to an impressive value of 60 nm. No significant change in hardness was observed, which guarantees the maintenance of the mechanical properties of the cutting tools. This analysis enhances the comprehension of surface enhancement methodologies for cutting tools through the presentation of these findings. The observed decrease in surface roughness, along with the consistent hardness, exhibits potential for improving tool performance. These enhancements possess the capacity to optimise manufacturing processes, increase tool reliability, and minimise waste generation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8a5f562a81c84e3ab570d752d708e3c82023-11-19T17:25:34ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2023-10-011410197010.3390/mi14101970An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting ToolsMinh Nhat Dang0Surinder Singh1John H. Navarro-Devia2Hannah J. King3Rosalie K. Hocking4Scott A. Wade5Guy Stephens6Angelo Papageorgiou7James Wang8The Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaThe Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaSutton Tools, 378 Settlement Rd, Thomastown, VIC 3074, AustraliaThe Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaThe Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaThe Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaSutton Tools, 378 Settlement Rd, Thomastown, VIC 3074, AustraliaSutton Tools, 378 Settlement Rd, Thomastown, VIC 3074, AustraliaThe Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaThe performance and lifespan of cutting tools are significantly influenced by their surface quality. The present report highlights recent advances in enhancing the surface characteristics of tungsten carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools using a novel micro-machining technique for polishing and edge-honing. Notably, the main aim was to reduce the surface roughness while maintaining the hardness of the materials at an optimal level. By conducting a thorough analysis of surfaces obtained using different techniques, it was found that the micro-machining method effectively decreased the surface roughness of the cutting tools the most effectively out of the techniques investigated. Significantly, the surface roughness was reduced from an initial measurement of 400 nm to an impressive value of 60 nm. No significant change in hardness was observed, which guarantees the maintenance of the mechanical properties of the cutting tools. This analysis enhances the comprehension of surface enhancement methodologies for cutting tools through the presentation of these findings. The observed decrease in surface roughness, along with the consistent hardness, exhibits potential for improving tool performance. These enhancements possess the capacity to optimise manufacturing processes, increase tool reliability, and minimise waste generation.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/10/1970micro machiningcutting toolstungsten carbidehigh-speed steelssurface roughness |
| spellingShingle | Minh Nhat Dang Surinder Singh John H. Navarro-Devia Hannah J. King Rosalie K. Hocking Scott A. Wade Guy Stephens Angelo Papageorgiou James Wang An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools Micromachines micro machining cutting tools tungsten carbide high-speed steels surface roughness |
| title | An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools |
| title_full | An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools |
| title_fullStr | An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools |
| title_short | An Investigation into the Surface Integrity of Micro-Machined High-Speed Steel and Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools |
| title_sort | investigation into the surface integrity of micro machined high speed steel and tungsten carbide cutting tools |
| topic | micro machining cutting tools tungsten carbide high-speed steels surface roughness |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/10/1970 |
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