Comparison of Textured and Untextured Tools Performance during Turning of AISI 4340 Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication

V. Chengal Reddy *, M. Thulasi Kumar**, T. Nishkala***, G. Maruthi Prasad Yadav****
*-**** Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Periodicity:February - April'2021
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17658

Abstract

Poor surface quality and low tool life are the results of dry machining of AISI 4340. In the present paper, to improve productivity, textured tools are proposed with Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL). Turning operation performance is significantly affected by the texture pattern design, geometry of microgrooves, cooling condition and cutting material. As a result, the current research focuses on the impact of textured tools (tools with a circular dimple on the rake) on turning output while turning AISI 4340, with results compared to untextured tools under MQL conditions. In the present work, textured tools were fabricated by using laser technology. The experimental results revealed maximum reduction in cutting zone temperature (T), tool flank wear (Vb) and surface roughness (Ra) which was 19%, 29% and 35% respectively in textured tools when compared to untextured tools under MQL. Circular dimple holes serve as coolant reservoir and enhances the lubrication condition at the cutting zone.

Keywords

Textured Tools, Minimum Quantity Lubrication, Machining, Turning process, AISI 4340.

How to Cite this Article?

Reddy, V. C., Kumar, M. T., Nishkala, T., and Yadav, G. M. P. (2021). Comparison of Textured and Untextured Tools Performance during Turning of AISI 4340 Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication. i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.11.2.17658

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