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Title: Acoustic emission from single point machining: Part 1, Source mechanism

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5580375

Acoustic emission (AE) was monitored during single point, continuous machining of 4340 steel and Ti-6A1-4V as a function of heat treatment. Heat treatments which increase the strength of 4340 steel increase the amount of AE produced during deformation, while heat treatments which increase the strength of Ti-6A1-4V decrease the amount of AE produced during deformation. Trends in rms AE level during machining with increasing strength were similar for both alloys, demonstrating that chip deformation is not a major source of AE in sigle point machining. The data suggest that sliding friction between the nose and/or flank of the tool and the newly machined surface is the primary source of AE.

Research Organization:
EG and G Rocky Flats, Inc., Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC34-90DP62349
OSTI ID:
5580375
Report Number(s):
RFP-4447-Pt.1-Rev.; ON: DE92012113
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English