Analysis of ultrasonic-assisted drilling of Ti6Al4V

J. Pujana, A. Rivero, A. Celaya, L. N. López de Lacalle

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Abstract

In this study ultrasonic vibration was applied on the drilling of Ti6Al4V workpiece samples. Several parameters of ultrasonic-assisted drilling were monitored, including feed force, chip formation by means of high-speed imaging, and temperature measurement on the drill tip by means of infrared radiation thermometry. Ultrasonic assistance offered lower feed force and higher process temperatures as compared to conventional drilling. It has also shown higher force reductions and higher temperature increments when vibration amplitude was increased.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)500-508
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
Volume49
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2009

Keywords

  • Cutting temperature
  • Machining
  • Ti6Al4V
  • Ultrasonic-assisted drilling

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