Resistance of titanium alloys to cutting

Resumo

A thermomechanical model of the resistance of titanium alloys to cutting is proposed. The model takes account of the influence of the strain, strain rate, and temperature on the yield point. The maximum yield point in the chip-formation zone and at the front surface of the cutter is established. Analysis of elementary-chip formation in the turning of titanium alloys permits the determination of the temperature and cutting force.