Finite element analysis of mechanical micromilling processes
by M.J. Jackson, G.M. Robinson, W. Ahmed
International Journal of Nanomanufacturing (IJNM), Vol. 3, No. 1/2, 2009

Abstract: The analysis of the micro milling process is described in this paper. The present work not only compares various computational approaches to the solution of shear plane and tool face temperatures, but also explains why there is a discrepancy when calculating temperatures generated during the micromachining process. The paper shows that the temperature of the shear plane never exceeds 35°C when micro milling at spindle speeds in excess of 250,000 revolutions per minute. The paper also explains how machining AISI 1015 steel presents significant challenges to tool wear especially at high cutting speeds.

Online publication date: Mon, 13-Jul-2009

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