Influence of TiB2 particles on machinability and machining parameter optimization of TiB2/Al MMCs

In situ formed TiB₂ particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites (TiB₂/Al MMCs) have some extraordinary properties which make them be a promising material for high performance aero-engine blade. Due to the influence of TiB₂ particles, the machinability is still a problem which restricts the application of TiB₂/Al MMCs. In order to meet the industrial requirements, the influence of TiB₂ particles on the machinability of TiB₂/Al MMCs was investigated experimentally. Moreover, the optimal machining conditions for this kind of MMCs were investigated in this study. The major conclusions are: (1) the machining force of TiB₂/Al MMCs is bigger than that of non-reinforced alloy and mainly controlled by feed rate; (2) the residual stress of TiB₂/Al MMCs is compressive while that of non-reinforced alloy is nearly neutral; (3) the surface roughness of TiB₂/Al MMCs is smaller than that of non-reinforced alloy under the same cutting speed, but reverse result was observed when the feed rate increased; (4) a multi-objective optimization model for surface roughness and material removal rate (MRR) was established, and a set of optimal parameter combinations of the machining was obtained. The results show a great difference from SiC particle reinforced MMCs and provide a useful guide for a better control of machining process of this material.     

SiCp/Al基复合材料的切削加工研究现状

综述了SiC颗粒增强铝基复合材料的切削加工研究进展情况,重点阐述了刀具材料的主要失效形式及影响刀具磨损的因素,并展望了该领域的发展前景。     

航空难加工材料的深冷加工技术研究进展

主要介绍了深冷加工技术的发展现状,论述了深冷加工对航空难加工材料切削性能、切削温度、刀具磨损、表面完整性等的影响,指出了进一步研究和应用亟待探索和解决的问题。     

氢对TC4合金切削加工性能的影响

通过对不同氢含量的TC4合金试件进行车削试验,测量切削力和加工后的表面粗糙度及观察切屑形态,研究氢对TC4合金切削加工性的影响.结果表明:在一定范围内,随氢含量增加,TC4合金的切削加工性提高,并且有一个最佳值,氢含量为0.2%.超过该值后,随氢含量增加,钛合金切削加工性变差.     

Machinability of γ-TiAl: A review

Owing to its outstanding mechanical properties, γ-TiAl is desirable materials for crossgeneration aero-engines. Nearly 70 years of exploration have made it into the initial application.However, the intrinsic brittleness of γ-TiAl is still a critical obstacle to its large-scale applications.In this context, researchers have made many attempts to study the machinability of γ-TiAl. At present, existing relevant reviews have mostly discussed the processing methods of γ-TiAl. Hence, there is still a ...     

Effects of in-situ TiB2 particles on machinability and surface integrity in milling of TiB2/2024 and TiB2/7075 Al composites

In-situ ceramics particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites are favored in the aerospace industry due to excellent properties. However, the hard ceramic particles as the reinforcement phase bring challenges to machining. To study the effect of in-situ TiB₂ particles on machinability and surface integrity of TiB₂/2024 composite and TiB₂/7075 composite, milling experiments were performed, and compared with conventional 2024 and 7075 aluminum alloys. In-situ TiB₂ particles clustered at the grain boundaries and dispersed inside the matrix alloy grains hinder the dislocation movement of the matrix alloy. Therefore, the milling force and temperature of the composites are higher than those of the aluminum alloys due to the increase of the strength and the decrease of the plasticity. In the milling of composites, abrasive wear is the main wear form of carbide tools, due to the scratching of hard nano-TiB₂ particles. The composites containing in-situ TiB₂ particles have machining defects such as smearing, micro-scratches, micro-pits and tail on the machined surface. However, in-situ TiB₂ particles impede the plastic deformation of the composites, which greatly reduces cutting edge marks on the machined surface. Therefore, under the same milling parameters, the surface roughness of TiB₂/2024 composite and TiB₂/7075 composite is much less than that of 2024 and 7075 aluminum alloy respectively. Under the milling conditions of this experiment, the machined subsurface has no metamorphic layer, and the microhardness of the machined surface is almost the same as that of the material. Besides, compared with 2024 and 7075 aluminum alloy, machined surfaces of TiB₂/2024 composite and TiB₂/7075 composite both show tensile residual stress or low magnitude of compressive residual stress.