High performance cutting of advanced aerospace alloys and composite materials

This paper presents an overview of the recent advances in high performance cutting of aerospace alloys and composite currently used in aeroengine and aerostructure applications. Progress in cutting tool development and its effect on tool wear and surface integrity characteristics of difficult to mac...

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Published inCIRP annals Vol. 64; no. 2; pp. 557 - 580
Main Authors M'Saoubi, Rachid, Axinte, Dragos, Soo, Sein Leung, Nobel, Christoph, Attia, Helmi, Kappmeyer, Gregor, Engin, Serafettin, Sim, Wei-Ming
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 2015
Subjects
Aerospace alloys
Composites
Machinability
Machinability
Composites
Aerospace alloys
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Summary:This paper presents an overview of the recent advances in high performance cutting of aerospace alloys and composite currently used in aeroengine and aerostructure applications. Progress in cutting tool development and its effect on tool wear and surface integrity characteristics of difficult to machine materials such as nickel based alloys, titanium and composites is presented. Further, advances in cutting technologies are discussed, focusing on the role of hybrid machining processes and cooling strategies (MQL, high pressure coolant, cryogenic) on machining performance. Finally, industrial perspectives are provided in the context of machining specific components where future challenges are discussed.
ISSN:0007-8506
DOI:10.1016/j.cirp.2015.05.002