STUDYING THE EFFECT OF CUTTING REGIME ON CUTTING TEMPERATURE AND CUTTING FORCE WHEN FORM TURNING

Abstract

The paper presents an experimental study about the influence of cutting
regime parameters (cutting speed, feed rate) on two form turning characteristics
as cutting temperature and cutting force. 2-level, two factors factorial design has
been selected to define the contribution of the cutting regime parameters on the
characteristics. The used form turning tool is designed and manufactured
according to the profile of the work piece, which is a model of a fire engine shell.
Experimental results show that when form turning, if the cutting speed and feed
rate are increased, the cutting temperature and cutting force both increase.
However, the degree of influence of these two factors is different. The cutting
speed is the main factor affecting the cutting heat, while the feed rate is the
main factor affecting the cutting force. The problem of optimizing the form
turning process to achieve the maximum machining capacity under specific
machining conditions presented in this study is also mentioned here.