Temperatures in the Titanium Cut Zone
Length: 29 min Speaker: Dr. Zhigang Wang
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The superior strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance of titanium alloys have led to an increasing demand for titanium components in the aerospace and petroleum industries. But titanium’s strength, low thermal conductivity and high chemical reactivity also make it difficult to machine. Controlling cutting temperature is particularly critical to achieving high-performance titanium machining.
This presentation reviews the latest research into cutting temperatures conducted at the Global Titanium R&D Center at Makino in Mason. The research is aimed at a better understanding of heat generation in order to optimize cutting conditions and select efficient cooling strategies to achieve maximum productivity, tool life and finished surface quality.