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Low and High Speed Orthogonal Cutting of AA6061-T6 under Dry and Flood-Coolant Modes: Tool Wear and Residual Stress Measurements and Predictions

by Mahshad Javidikia, Morteza Sadeghifar, Victor Songmene and Mohammad Jahazi

Materials 2021, 14(15), 4293; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14154293 - 31 Jul 2021

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The present research work aimed to study the effects of cutting environments and conditions on tool wear and residual stresses induced by orthogonal cutting of AA6061-T6. Cutting environments included dry- and flood-coolant modes and cutting conditions consisted of cutting speed and feed rate. [...] Read more.

The present research work aimed to study the effects of cutting environments and conditions on tool wear and residual stresses induced by orthogonal cutting of AA6061-T6. Cutting environments included dry- and flood-coolant modes and cutting conditions consisted of cutting speed and feed rate. A 2D finite element (FE) model was developed to predict tool wear and residual stresses and was validated by experimental measurements including machining forces, tool wear, and residual stresses. This was obtained by exploring various magnitudes of the shear friction factor and heat transfer coefficient and choosing proper coefficients using the calibration of the predicted results with the measured ones. The experimental results showed that the effect of cutting environment including dry and flood-coolant modes was negligible on machining forces. The experimental investigation also demonstrated that increasing feed rate raised machining forces, tool wear and residual stresses in both cutting environments. Low Speed Cutting (LSC) led to the highest value of tool wear and High Speed Cutting (HSC) provided the lowest values of resultant machining forces and residual stresses in both modes. Flood-coolant mode reduced tool wear and slightly decreased tensile residual stresses in comparison with dry mode. As a result, low feed rate and high-speed cutting under flood-coolant mode were proposed in order to improve tool wear and residual stress in orthogonal cutting of AA6061-T6. Full article

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Improvement of the Machining Performance of the TW-ECDM Process Using Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) on Quartz Material

by Ankit D. Oza, Abhishek Kumar, Vishvesh Badheka, Amit Arora, Manoj Kumar, Catalin I. Pruncu and Tej Singh

Materials 2021, 14(9), 2377; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14092377 - 3 May 2021

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Many microslits are typically manufactured on quartz substrates and are used to improve their industrial performance. The fabrication of microslits on quartz is difficult and expensive to achieve using recent traditional machining processes due to its hardness, electrically insulating nature, and brittleness. The [...] Read more.

Many microslits are typically manufactured on quartz substrates and are used to improve their industrial performance. The fabrication of microslits on quartz is difficult and expensive to achieve using recent traditional machining processes due to its hardness, electrically insulating nature, and brittleness. The key objective of the current study was to demonstrate the fabrication of microslits on quartz material through a magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)-assisted traveling wire-electrochemical discharge micromachining process. Hydrogen gas bubbles were concentrated around the entire wire surface during electrolysis. This led to a less active dynamic region of the wire electrode, which decreased the adequacy of the electrolysis process and the machining effectiveness. The test results affirmed that the MHD convection approach evacuated the gas bubbles more rapidly and improved the void fraction in the gas bubble scattering layer. Furthermore, the improvements in the material removal rate and length of the cut were 85.28% and 48.86%, respectively, and the surface roughness was reduced by 30.39% using the MHD approach. A crossover methodology with a Taguchi design and ANOVA was utilized to study the machining performance. This exploratory investigation gives an unused strategy that shows a few advantages over the traditional TW-ECDM process. Full article

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Study of the Effects of Initial Cutting Conditions and Transition Period on Ultimate Tool Life when Machining Inconel 718

by Morvarid Memarianpour, Seyed Ali Niknam, Sylvain Turenne and Marek Balazinski

Materials 2021, 14(3), 592; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14030592 - 27 Jan 2021

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Rapid tool wear and limited tool life are major problems when machining Inconel 718, which still need further attention. Amongst the reported strategies, limited studies have been reported on optimizing initial cutting conditions by means of tool life improvement. Therefore, in this work, [...] Read more.

Rapid tool wear and limited tool life are major problems when machining Inconel 718, which still need further attention. Amongst the reported strategies, limited studies have been reported on optimizing initial cutting conditions by means of tool life improvement. Therefore, in this work, the tool wear progress and tool life were investigated by varying the initial conditions in the transition period, which was set at four seconds. The transition point was discovered by previous works by the authors. After the transition point, similar cutting conditions were used as the reference condition. The tool wear morphology and size were recorded and analyzed in each condition. It was revealed that applying a lower cutting speed and feed rate in the transition period led to improved tool life as compared to the reference condition. In other words, the use of optimum levels of cutting parameters in the transition period of the cutting process may enhance tool life at higher cutting time. For instance, initial feed rate (0.15 mm/rev) and cutting speed (25 m/min) led to the improvement in the ultimate tool life by about 67% and 50%, respectively. Besides, applying the lower initial cutting speed, i.e., 25 m/min, increased the tool life by about 50% when the insert reached the maximum flank wear (v_Bmax) of 300 µm in comparison with those at higher initial cutting speeds. This phenomenon may lead to better insight into the effect of the influence of the initial cutting conditions in the transition period on tool life when machining hard-to-cut materials. Moreover, the built-up edge (BUE) was exhibited as the primary wear mode in all cutting conditions. Full article

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An Experimental Investigation on Micro End Milling with High-Speed Up Cut Milling for Hardened Die Steel

by Haruki Kino, Takumi Imada, Keiji Ogawa, Heisaburo Nakagawa and Hitomi Kojima

Materials 2020, 13(21), 4745; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13214745 - 23 Oct 2020

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The importance of micromachining using small diameter end mills and the dies used for them has been increasing in the machining of small parts. However, the reality is that there are various requirements to improve the machining surface, machining accuracy, machining efficiency, and [...] Read more.

The importance of micromachining using small diameter end mills and the dies used for them has been increasing in the machining of small parts. However, the reality is that there are various requirements to improve the machining surface, machining accuracy, machining efficiency, and tool life. Therefore, this paper discusses the possibility of satisfying these requirements by high-speed up cut milling in side cutting. The goal of this study was to solve the aforementioned problems, by conducting a detailed analysis of the machining phenomena in order to understand their mechanisms. In particular, the effects of high-speed cutting using a high-speed air-turbine spindle with highly stiff rolling bearings were analyzed. Moreover, cutting experiments were conducted by measuring the cutting force and flank wear of the tool, to reveal the differences in the cutting phenomena relative to the cutting direction in high-speed micro end milling. Description of the machined surface and the measurement of its profile were also included in the discussions. On the basis of the results, high-speed up cut milling is a better choice than down cut milling; furthermore, a high-feed rate further increases machining efficiency and improves tool life. Full article

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Effect of Yttrium and Rhenium Ion Implantation on the Performance of Nitride Ceramic Cutting Tools

by Dmitrij Morozow, Zbigniew Siemiątkowski, Edwin Gevorkyan, Mirosław Rucki, Jonas Matijošius, Artūras Kilikevičius, Jacek Caban and Zbigniew Krzysiak

Materials 2020, 13(20), 4687; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13204687 - 21 Oct 2020

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In the paper, the results of experimental investigations of ion implanted cutting tools performance are presented. The tools, made out of Si₃N₄ with additives typically used for turning of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, underwent implantation with ions of yttrium (Y⁺) [...] Read more.

In the paper, the results of experimental investigations of ion implanted cutting tools performance are presented. The tools, made out of Si₃N₄ with additives typically used for turning of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, underwent implantation with ions of yttrium (Y⁺) and rhenium (Re⁺) using the metal vapor vacuum arc method. Distribution of ions on the tool surface was measured. The cutting tools were tested in turning process with measurement of cutting forces and analysis of wear. A rather unexpected result was the increased wear of the tool after Y⁺ implantation with 1 × 10¹⁷ ion/cm². It was demonstrated, however, that the tool after Y⁺ 2 × 10¹⁷ ion/cm² ion implantation provided the best machining performance. Full article

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Investigation on Surface Quality of a Rapidly Solidified Al–50%Si Alloy Component for Deep-Space Applications

by Oussama Chaieb, Oluwole A. Olufayo, Victor Songmene and Mohammad Jahazi

Materials 2020, 13(15), 3412; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13153412 - 3 Aug 2020

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To meet the requirements for high-performance products, the aerospace industry increasingly needs to assess the behavior of new and advanced materials during manufacturing processes and to ensure they possess adequate machinability, as well as high performance and an extensive lifecycles. Over the years, [...] Read more.

To meet the requirements for high-performance products, the aerospace industry increasingly needs to assess the behavior of new and advanced materials during manufacturing processes and to ensure they possess adequate machinability, as well as high performance and an extensive lifecycles. Over the years, industrial research works have focused on developing new alloys with an increased thermal conductivity as well as increased strength. High silicon content aluminum (Al–Si) alloys, due to their increased thermal conductivity, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and low density, have been identified as suitable materials for space applications. Some of these applications require the use of intricate parts with tight tolerances and surface integrity. These challenges are often tied to the machining conditions and strategies, as well as to workpiece materials. In this study, experimental milling tests were performed on a rapidly solidified (RS) Al–Si alloy with a prominent silicon content (over 50%) to address challenges linked to material expansion in deep space applications. The tests were performed using a polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) tool coated with amorphous diamond to reduce tool wear, material adhesion, surface oxidation, and particle diffusion. The effects of cutting parameters on part surface roughness and microstructure were analyzed. A comparative analysis of the surface with a conventionally utilized Al6061-T6 alloy showed an improvement in surface roughness measurements when using the RS Al–Si alloy. The results indicated that lower cutting speed and feed rate on both conventional and RS Al–Si alloys produced a better surface finish. Reduced vibrations were also identified in the RS Al–Si alloy, which possessed a stable cutting time at low cutting speeds but only displayed notable vibrations at cutting speeds above 120 m/min. Full article

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Surface Damaging of Brass and Steel Pins when Sliding over Nitrided Samples Cut by Finishing and Roughing EDM Conditions

by Vitaliy Martynenko, Daniel Martínez Krahmer, Amelia Nápoles Alberro, Amado Cabo, Daniela Pérez, Enrique E. Zayas Figueras, Hernán A. Gonzalez Rojas and Antonio J. Sánchez Egea

Materials 2020, 13(14), 3199; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13143199 - 17 Jul 2020

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In the forging industry, surface quality and surface treatments of dies are crucial parameters to extend their life. These components are usually machined by milling or by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), and the final surface roughness depends on the machining techniques and operational [...] Read more.

In the forging industry, surface quality and surface treatments of dies are crucial parameters to extend their life. These components are usually machined by milling or by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), and the final surface roughness depends on the machining techniques and operational conditions used in its fabrication. After milling, a nitriding treatment is widely applied to extend its service life. Nevertheless, no scientific report that informs about nitriding after EDM has been found. Accordingly, this work focuses on the wear and friction behavior of pins made of brass and medium carbon steel sliding over AISI H13 discs, made by wire EDM in the conditions of finishing and roughing. The discs are plasma nitride, and their effect on the wear during pin-on-disc tests is evaluated. In this sense, the analysis of the surface damage for the different pins will help us to understand the service life and wear evolution of the forging dies. The results show that plasma nitride reduces the friction and prevents the degradation of the pin, independently of the material of the pin, when sliding over finishing and roughing EDM conditions. Full article

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Machinability Analysis and Optimization in Wire EDM of Medical Grade NiTiNOL Memory Alloy

by Vinayak N. Kulkarni, V. N. Gaitonde, S. R. Karnik, M. Manjaiah and J. Paulo Davim

Materials 2020, 13(9), 2184; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13092184 - 9 May 2020

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NiTiNOL (Nickel–Titanium) shape memory alloys (SMAs) are ideal replacements for titanium alloys used in bio-medical applications because of their superior properties like shape memory and super elasticity. The machining of NiTiNOL alloy is challenging, as it is a difficult to cut material. Hence, [...] Read more.

NiTiNOL (Nickel–Titanium) shape memory alloys (SMAs) are ideal replacements for titanium alloys used in bio-medical applications because of their superior properties like shape memory and super elasticity. The machining of NiTiNOL alloy is challenging, as it is a difficult to cut material. Hence, in the current research the experimental studies on machinability aspects of medical grade NiTiNOL SMA during wire electric discharge machining (WEDM) using zinc coated brass wire as electrode material have been carried out. Pulse time (T_on), pause time (T_off), wire feed (WF), and servo voltage (SV) are chosen as varying input process variables and the effects of their combinational values on output responses such as surface roughness (SR), material removal rate (MRR), and tool wear rate (TWR) are studied through response surface methodology (RSM) based developed models. Modified differential evolution (MDE) optimization technique has been developed and the convergence curve of the same has been compared with the results of differential evolution (DE) technique. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrography (EDS) analysis are carried out to study the surface morphology of the machined alloy. SV is found to be more influential process parameter for achieving better MRR with minimal SR and TWR, followed by T_on, T_off, and WF. The WF has good impact on reduced SR and TWR responses and found to be least significant in maximizing MRR. Full article

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Variations in the Surface Integrity of Ti-6Al-4V by Combinations of Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Processes

by Roland Bejjani, Erik Bamford, Stefan Cedergren, Andreas Archenti and Amir Rashid

Materials 2020, 13(8), 1825; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13081825 - 13 Apr 2020

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Additive manufacturing (AM) has recently been accorded considerable interest by manufacturers. Many manufacturing industries, amongst others in the aerospace sector, are already using AM parts or are investing in such manufacturing methods. Important material properties, such as microstructures, residual stress, and surface topography, [...] Read more.

Additive manufacturing (AM) has recently been accorded considerable interest by manufacturers. Many manufacturing industries, amongst others in the aerospace sector, are already using AM parts or are investing in such manufacturing methods. Important material properties, such as microstructures, residual stress, and surface topography, can be affected by AM processes. In addition, a subtractive manufacturing (SM) process, such as machining, is required for finishing certain parts when accurate tolerances are required. This finish machining will subsequently affect the surface integrity and topography of the material. In this research work, we focused on the surface integrity of Ti-6Al-4V parts manufactured using three different types of AM and finished using an SM step. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding on how each process affects the resulting surface integrity of the material. It was found that each AM process affects the materials’ properties differently and that clear differences exist compared to a reference material manufactured using conventional methods. The newly generated surface was investigated after the SM step and each combination of AM/SM resulted in differences in surface integrity. It was found that different AM processes result in different microstructures which in turn affect surface integrity after the SM process. Full article

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Experimental Investigation on Machinability of Polypropylene Reinforced with Miscanthus Fibers and Biochar

by Dinh Son Tran, Victor Songmene, Anh Dung Ngo, Jules Kouam, Arturo Rodriguez-Uribe, Manjusri Misra and Amar Kumar Mohanty

Materials 2020, 13(5), 1181; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13051181 - 6 Mar 2020

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The machinability of composite materials depends on reinforcements, matrix properties, cutting parameters, and on the cutting tool used (material, coating, and geometry). For new composites, experimental studies must be performed in order to understand their machinability, and thereby help manufacturers establishing appropriate cutting [...] Read more.

The machinability of composite materials depends on reinforcements, matrix properties, cutting parameters, and on the cutting tool used (material, coating, and geometry). For new composites, experimental studies must be performed in order to understand their machinability, and thereby help manufacturers establishing appropriate cutting data. In this study, investigations are conducted to analyze the effects of cutting parameters and drill bit diameter on the thrust force, surface roughness, specific cutting energy, and dust emission during dry drilling of a new hybrid biocomposite consisting of polypropylene reinforced with miscanthus fibers and biochar. A full factorial design was used for the experimental design. It was found that the feed rate, the spindle speed, and the drill bit diameter have significant effects on the thrust force, the surface roughness, and the specific cutting energy. The effects of the machining parameters and the drill bit diameter on ultrafine particles emitted were not statistically significant, while the feed rate and drill bit diameter had significant effects on fine particle emission. Full article

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Machinability Study of Hardened 1045 Steel When Milling with Ceramic Cutting Inserts

by Mohamed Shnfir, Oluwole A. Olufayo, Walid Jomaa and Victor Songmene

Materials 2019, 12(23), 3974; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12233974 - 30 Nov 2019

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Intermittent machining using ceramic tools such as hard milling is a challenging task due to the severe mechanical shock that the inserts undergo during machining and the brittleness of ceramic inserts. This study investigates the machinability of hardened steel AISI 1045 during face [...] Read more.

Intermittent machining using ceramic tools such as hard milling is a challenging task due to the severe mechanical shock that the inserts undergo during machining and the brittleness of ceramic inserts. This study investigates the machinability of hardened steel AISI 1045 during face milling using SiAlON and whisker (SiCW) based ceramic inserts. The main focus seeks to identify the effects of cutting parameters, milling configuration, edge preparation and work material hardness on machinability indicators such as resultant cutting force, power consumption and flank tool wear. The effects of these varying cutting conditions on performance characteristics were investigated using a Taguchi orthogonal array design L32 (2¹ 4⁴) and evaluated using ANOVA. Results indicate lower resultant cutting forces were recorded with honed edge inserts of SiAlON ceramic grade. In addition, a decrease in resultant cutting forces was associated with reduced feed rates and increased hardness. The feed rate and cutting speed were also identified as the greatest influencing factors in the amount of cutting power. The main wear mechanisms responsible for flank wear on the ceramic inserts are micro-scale abrasion and micro-chipping. Increased flank wear was observed at low cutting speed and high feed rates, while micro-chipping mostly ensued from the cyclic loading of the radial tool edge form, which is more susceptible to impact fragmentation. Thus, the use of tools with chamfered tool-edge preparation greatly improved observed wear values. Additional confirmation tests were also conducted to validate the results of the tests. Full article

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Measurements of Forces and Selected Surface Layer Properties of AW-7075 Aluminum Alloy Used in the Aviation Industry after Abrasive Machining

by Jakub Matuszak, Mariusz Kłonica and Ireneusz Zagórski

Materials 2019, 12(22), 3707; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12223707 - 10 Nov 2019

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Measurements of forces during machining, especially thin-walled structures typical of the aviation industry, are important in the aspect of instability caused by vibration. One of the last stages of manufacturing by machining is the finishing treatment and deburring of the product’s edges. Brushes [...] Read more.

Measurements of forces during machining, especially thin-walled structures typical of the aviation industry, are important in the aspect of instability caused by vibration. One of the last stages of manufacturing by machining is the finishing treatment and deburring of the product’s edges. Brushes with ceramic fibres are often employed in deburring, especially for large-sized elements specific to the aviation industry due to the possibility of automatic machining directly on machining centres. This study set out to analyse the effect of variable brushing conditions on axial forces and the selected surface layer properties of AW-7075 aluminium alloy. Experimental studies have examined factors such as surface roughness and topography, axial cutting force in ceramic brush treatment and surface free energy in the aspect of adhesive joints. The tested variable process parameters were the fibre material and the adjustment sleeve spring stiffness. Based on the tests, it was found that the axial force applied by the brush was more strongly connected with the spring stiffness rather than the type of bristle. For most cases, an increase in the value of free surface energy after brushing was observed compared to the initial machining which was milling. Full article

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Analysis of the Machinability of Carbon Fiber Composite Materials in Function of Tool Wear and Cutting Parameters Using the Artificial Neural Network Approach

by Norberto Feito, Ana Muñoz-Sánchez, Antonio Díaz-Álvarez and José Antonio Loya

Materials 2019, 12(17), 2747; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12172747 - 27 Aug 2019

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Local delamination is the most undesirable damage associated with drilling carbon fiber reinforced composite materials (CFRPs). This defect reduces the structural integrity of the material, which affects the residual strength of the assembled components. A positive correlation between delamination extension and thrust force [...] Read more.

Local delamination is the most undesirable damage associated with drilling carbon fiber reinforced composite materials (CFRPs). This defect reduces the structural integrity of the material, which affects the residual strength of the assembled components. A positive correlation between delamination extension and thrust force during the drilling process is reported in literature. The abrasive effect of the carbon fibers modifies the geometry of the fresh tool, which increases the thrust force and, in consequence, the induced damage in the workpiece. Using a control system based on an artificial neural network (ANN), an analysis of the influence of the tool wear in the thrust force during the drilling of CFRP laminate to reduce the damage is developed. The spindle speed, feed rate, and drill point angle are also included as input parameters of the study. The training and testing of the ANN model are carried out with experimental drilling tests using uncoated carbide helicoidal tools. The data were trained using error-back propagation-training algorithm (EBPTA). The use of the neural network rapidly provides results of the thrust force evolution in function of the tool wear and cutting parameters. The obtained results can be used by the industry as a guide to control the impact of the wear of the tool in the quality of the finished workpiece. Full article

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Machining of Titanium Metal Matrix Composites: Progress Overview

by Cécile Escaich, Zhongde Shi, Luc Baron and Marek Balazinski

Materials 2020, 13(21), 5011; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13215011 - 6 Nov 2020

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The TiC particles in titanium metal matrix composites (TiMMCs) make them difficult to machine. As a specific MMC, it is legitimate to wonder if the cutting mechanisms of TiMMCs are the same as or similar to those of MMCs. For this purpose, the [...] Read more.

The TiC particles in titanium metal matrix composites (TiMMCs) make them difficult to machine. As a specific MMC, it is legitimate to wonder if the cutting mechanisms of TiMMCs are the same as or similar to those of MMCs. For this purpose, the tool wear mechanisms for turning, milling, and grinding are reviewed in this paper and compared with those for other MMCs. In addition, the chip formation and morphology, the material removal mechanism and surface quality are discussed for the different machining processes and examined thoroughly. Comparisons of the machining mechanisms between the TiMMCs and MMCs indicate that the findings for other MMCs should not be taken for granted for TiMMCs for the machining processes reviewed. The increase in cutting speed leads to a decrease in roughness value during grinding and an increase of the tool life during turning. Unconventional machining such as laser-assisted turning is effective to increase tool life. Under certain conditions, a “wear shield” was observed during the early stages of tool wear during turning, thereby increasing tool life considerably. The studies carried out on milling showed that the cutting parameters affecting surface roughness and tool wear are dependent on the tool material. The high temperatures and high shears that occur during machining lead to microstructural changes in the workpiece during grinding, and in the chips during turning. The adiabatic shear band (ASB) of the chips is the seat of the sub-grains’ formation. Finally, the cutting speed and lubrication influenced dust emission during turning but more studies are needed to validate this finding. For the milling or grinding, there are major areas to be considered for thoroughly understanding the machining behavior of TiMMCs (tool wear mechanisms, chip formation, dust emission, etc.). Full article

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