Abstract
Studies of micro-cutting have so far largely been carried out on single-phase materials. Due to the size effect, the workpiece material microstructure can have a significant influence on the cutting force, chip formation and surface quality. Previous investigations have shown that hard particles in materials such as aluminum alloy can play a significant role in the generation of defects such as cracks and voids on the work surface. This paper will examine the extent of the problem during the micro-cutting of Al6061 T6 and propose how it can be mitigated.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 115013 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Oct 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- micro-cutting
- aluminium
- microstructure