Abstract
Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are well known to be difficult-to-machine materials in ultraprecision machining. To have a better insight into the physical mechanisms involved in the cutting process, a power spectrum analysis is proposed to study the surface generation in ultraprecision machining of aluminium-silicon carbide MMCs. The results indicate that the power spectrum of a surface roughness profile is correlated well to different process parameters and mechanisms of surface generation. The findings help to formulate the optimum cutting strategy for machining the MMCs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 929-942 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Materials and Manufacturing Processes |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2003 |
Keywords
- Cracks
- Cut through
- Interference of tool
- Material swelling
- Metal matrix composites (MMCs)
- Optimization
- Pits
- Power spectrum analysis
- Pulled out
- Quality
- Reinforcement
- Single-point diamond turning
- Surface generation
- Ultraprecision machining
- Vibration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering