A finite element analysis of void evolution in 2-D machining

Q. Cao, K. C. Ee, O. W. Dillon, I. S. Jawahir

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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to study void evolution and its effects on material failure during the machining process. The influence of cutting conditions on void nucleation, growth and coalescence is studied. The ultimate goal of this approach, as applied to machining, is to predict chip breakage and surface conditions via damage mechanics. A damage mechanics model proposed by Komori [1] is chosen to study the evolution of the void volume fraction in the chip and workpiece being machined with a grooved tool. A Thomason [2] type criterion as modified by Dhar et al. [3], that uses the variables calculated by FEM analysis, is used to predict void coalescence (failure). The distribution of the variables, such as effective strain-rate, nondimensional hydrostatic stress, and effective strain are obtained using the FEM methodology described by Zhang [4]. It is found that void coalescence always occurs in the newly machined surface below the flank face of the tool and in the chip flowing around the chip-groove region near the upper end of the face land. On the other hand, whether void coalescence occurs inside the chip or not, depends on the complex interactions between the machining parameters and chip geometry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials
Subtitle of host publicationProcessing, Characterization and Modeling of Novel Nano-Engineered and Surface Engineered Materials
Pages207-214
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings

Keywords

  • Finite element
  • Machining
  • Material damage
  • Void evolution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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