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Effects of AlCl/sub 3/ additive on cutting forces and diamond wear rate while cutting granite with a single diamond

Conference · · J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6353903
The effects of surfactant solution aluminum chloride on cutting granite rock with a diamond were investigated experimentally. Tests were conducted by cutting on the cylindrical surface of a granite cylinder in a lathe with a single spherically shaped diamond cutting tool. The cutting fluid consisted of various concentrations of aluminum chloride in deionized distilled water. The cutting force components were determined by means of a tool post dynamometer and were recorded continuously during the tests. Diamond wear was determined by periodically photographing the wear flat through an optical miscroscope. Results indicate that cutting forces and diamond wear rate are influenced by the additive. The normal cutting force is maximum at a concentration of 7 x 10/sup -6/ molar, and the tangential cutting force is maximum at 3 x 10/sup -6/ while the diamond wear rate is minimum at 3 x 10/sup -6/ molar. It is found that there is an effect of concentration on relative tool life for constant depth cutting, but that maximum life occurs at higher levels of concentration.
OSTI ID:
6353903
Conference Information:
Journal Name: J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 102:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English