Effect of Deposition Parameters on Micromechanical Properties and Machining Performance of CrN Coating for Wet Finish Turning of Ti6Al4V Alloy.

This study aims to optimize the performance of CrN coatings deposited on WC cutting tools for machining Ti6Al4V alloy, where the formation of built-up edge (BUE) is a prevalent and critical issue. In-house CrN coatings were developed using the PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) process, with variations in deposition parameters including nitrogen gas pressure, bias voltage, and coating thickness. A comprehensive experimental approach encompassing deposition, characterization, and machining performance evaluation was employed to identify the optimal deposition conditions.

Investigation of the Wear Performance of TiB Coated Cutting Tools during the Machining of Ti6Al4V Alloy.

The machining of Ti6Al4V alloy, especially at low cutting speeds, is associated with strong Built-Up Edge (BUE) formation. The PVD coatings applied on cutting tools to machine such materials must have the necessary combination of properties to address such an underlying wear mechanism. The present work investigates and shows that TiB PVD coating can be designed to have certain mechanical properties and tribological characteristics that improve machining in cases where BUE formation is observed.

Effect of Built-Up Edge Formation during Stable State of Wear in AISI 304 Stainless Steel on Machining Performance and Surface Integrity of the Machined Part.

During machining of stainless steels at low cutting -speeds, workpiece material tends to adhere to the cutting tool at the tool-chip interface, forming built-up edge (BUE). BUE has a great importance in machining processes; it can significantly modify the phenomenon in the cutting zone, directly affecting the workpiece surface integrity, cutting tool forces, and chip formation. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 304 stainless steel has a high tendency to form an unstable BUE, leading to deterioration of the surface quality.