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Effect of cryogenic treatment of tungsten carbide tools on cutting force and power consumption in CNC milling process

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Pages 149-170 | Received 01 Jul 2017, Accepted 29 Jan 2018, Published online: 08 Feb 2018

Figures & data

Figure 1. Genetic Algorithm flow chart.

Figure 1. Genetic Algorithm flow chart.

Figure 2. Flow chart of experimentation.

Figure 2. Flow chart of experimentation.

Figure 3. Cryogenic treatment cycle.

Figure 3. Cryogenic treatment cycle.

Figure 4. Cryo treatment system.

Figure 4. Cryo treatment system.

Table 1. Machining parameters and their level used.

Figure 5. Machining operation in CNC milling machine.

Figure 5. Machining operation in CNC milling machine.

Figure 6. Machined work piece and different cutting tools used.

Figure 6. Machined work piece and different cutting tools used.

Table 2. Experimental results.

Table 3. ANOVA table for cutting force.

Table 4. ANOVA for power consumption.

Figure 9. Normal plots of residuals for cutting force and power consumption.

Figure 9. Normal plots of residuals for cutting force and power consumption.

Figure 10. Contour plots for cutting force and power consumption.

Figure 10. Contour plots for cutting force and power consumption.

Figure 11. SEM microstructures (a) DCT tungsten carbide tools (36 h soaking duration). (b) Untreated tool.

Figure 11. SEM microstructures (a) DCT tungsten carbide tools (36 h soaking duration). (b) Untreated tool.

Figure 12. SEM micrographs of Machined surface (a) A = 85 mm/min, B = .15 mm/tooth, C = 1 mm, D = DCT 36 h (b) A = 85 mm/min, B = .15 mm/tooth, C = 1 mm, D = DCT 0 h (untreated tool).

Figure 12. SEM micrographs of Machined surface (a) A = 85 mm/min, B = .15 mm/tooth, C = 1 mm, D = DCT 36 h (b) A = 85 mm/min, B = .15 mm/tooth, C = 1 mm, D = DCT 0 h (untreated tool).

Table 5. Pareto-optimal solutions.

Figure 13. Pareto front for cutting force and power consumption.

Figure 13. Pareto front for cutting force and power consumption.