Machinability investigation of micro-scale hard turning of 52100 steel

G. J. Ellicott, R. E. DeVor, S. G. Kapoor

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of an experimental study focused on understanding the performance of the hard turning at the micro-scale. Turning tests were conducted on 52100 steel hardened to 60-62 Rc. Cutting forces, surface roughness, and surface integrity, as measured by residual stresses and white and dark layer formation, were employed to assess the efficacy of micro hard turning. The results indicate that there exists a range of productive machining conditions that give rise to excellent surface roughness as well as highly compressive residual stresses at and below the surface, which are desireable in applications such as hard turning of miniature bearing races. The results of the testing also reveal that white and dark layer formation do not appear to be a problem when hard turning at the micro-scale.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME - 37th Annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference, NAMRC 37
Pages143-150
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2009
Event37th Annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference, NAMRC 37 - Greenville, SC, United States
Duration: May 19 2009May 22 2009

Publication series

NameTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME
Volume37
ISSN (Print)1047-3025

Other

Other37th Annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference, NAMRC 37
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGreenville, SC
Period5/19/095/22/09

Keywords

  • Hard turning
  • Machining database
  • Micro-scale machining
  • Residual stresses
  • White/dark layer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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