Thin-Films for Machining Difficult-to-Cut Materials: Challenges, Applications, and Future Prospects

Description

This book presents a balanced blend of fundamental research such as principles and characteristics of machining of difficult-to-cut materials and coating techniques and in-depth practical information on coatings techniques and classifications, the effect of coating parameters on machining responses, and finite element analysis of the machining performance of coated tools. In addition to the benefits of the thin-film deposition on the cutting tools, the limitations of the coating deposition techniques and the coating properties are also discussed. Features Associates the application of coating technology for improving machining characteristics of difficult-to-cut materials. Elaborates effect of coating architecture on the output machining parameters. Explores the performance of coated cutting tools. Discusses advanced coating systems and their application. Includes industrial case studies and practical implementations where coatings were applied for the machining of difficult-to-cut materials. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in thin-films, coatings, machining, materials engineering, and manufacturing. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents About the Authors Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction to machining 1.1 Mechanism of chip formation 1.2 Different metal-cutting operations 1.3 Difficult-to-cut materials 1.4 Cutting tool materials References Chapter 2 Effect of coatings on machining parameters 2.1 Machining difficulties and challenges 2.2 Available remedies for machining difficulties 2.3 Need for thin-films in machining References Chapter 3 Coating technologies 3.1 Physical vapor deposition 3.2 Chemical vapor deposition 3.3 Hybrid deposition techniques References Chapter 4 Classification of coatings 4.1 Generation of coatings 4.2 Classification based on the coating material 4.3 Classification based on coating properties 4.4 Classification based on coating architecture/design References Chapter 5 Application of coatings for machining 5.1 Hard coatings 5.2 Low-friction coatings 5.3 Hybrid coatings 5.4 Duplex coatings 5.5 Other combinations 5.6 Limitations of thin-films for machining of difficult-to-cut-materials References Chapter 6 Effect of coatings on machining parameters 6.1 Effect of coating thickness 6.2 Effect of coating architecture/structure 6.3 Performance of coated tools with lubrication References Chapter 7 Significance of finite element analysis in analyzing performance of coated cutting tools 7.1 Study of machining forces and stress distribution 7.2 Study of temperature distribution 7.3 Chip morphology analysis References Chapter 8 Conclusions Index