Experimental Investigations to Study the Effects of Microwave Treatment Strategy on Tool Performance in Turning Operation

Journal Article · Sat Dec 15 04:00:00 EST 2018 · Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S11665-018-3742-7· OSTI ID:22971073

Jhodkar, Durwesh; Amarnath, M.; Ramkumar, J. ^[1]

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1. Indian Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering (India)

In the present study, microwave treatment has been used to enhance the tribological properties of single-point tungsten carbide (WC) cutting tool inserts such as wear resistance and hardness. The tool hardness and cutting parameters were considered to evaluate the performance of microwave-treated WC inserts in turning operation. The optimum cutting parameters were identified using response surface method (RSM)-based desirability approach. The relationship between cutting parameters and output responses, viz. flank wear, cutting force and surface roughness, was developed using the RSM. The investigations revealed that the increase in tool hardness due to complex carbide formation results in a significant reduction in tool wear, cutting forces and improvement in the surface finish of workpiece. Further, the statistical models results were validated with the experimental results. Metallurgical properties of treated and untreated tool inserts were analyzed using scanning electron microscope, x-ray diffraction method and Vickers microhardness tests. The results highlighted the importance of microwave treatment in enhancing the machining performance in turning operation.

• OSTI ID: 22971073
• Journal Information: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 27; ISSN 1059-9495; ISSN JMEPEG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
CUTTING TOOLS
MICROHARDNESS
MICROWAVE RADIATION
OPERATION
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
TUNGSTEN CARBIDES
WEAR RESISTANCE
X-RAY DIFFRACTION