Title: On temperature modelling and validation for high-speed machining of titanium alloys

Authors: Zvi Katz, Reino Sonnekus

Addresses: Faculty of Engineering, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. ' Faculty of Engineering, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract: Temperature values are critical in high-speed machining of titanium alloys and define the machinability of this thermally dominant process. A comprehensive description of previous research is prescribed. The paper suggests some analytical methods for temperature calculations, which are used to evaluate the influence of a variation in the process parameters on the temperature generated. Experimental data for a possible validation is incorporated. The high-speed machining of titanium alloys could therefore be better understood through the presentation of both a new developed model able to provide comparable qualitative data predicting trends related to changes in process parameters and an experimental validation providing valuable insight for further research in high-speed machining of those alloys. [Received 30 October 2008; Revised 12 January 2009; Accepted 6 March 2009]

Keywords: titanium alloys; high speed machining; temperature modelling; finite difference method; machinability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMR.2009.026577

International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 2009 Vol.4 No.3, pp.324 - 342

Published online: 19 Jun 2009 *

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