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A framework for the physics-based estimation of tool wear in machining process

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Coordinator CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG - Material- och tillverkningsteknik
Funding from Vinnova SEK 645 000
Project duration August 2017 - March 2018
Status Completed
Venture The strategic innovation programme for Metallic material
Call 2016-04983-en

Important results from the project

The main objective of the feasibility study was to develop physics-based tool wear modelling framework and assess if it is: (a) capable of predicting the influence of material variations due to chemical compositions (mainly variations in oxide/carbide/nitride content) on tool performance; (b) capable of predicting the tool wear response at various cutting conditions for a given tool/work material combination; (c) more robust compared to the alternative (e.g. process monitoring) approaches.

Expected long term effects

WEAR-FRAME results refer to R&D of innovative approaches/models for a more accurate/robust physics-based tool-wear prediction: (1) robust CALPHAD approach for solubility calculation of tool materials within various work materials; (2) DFT-based hardness estimations of non-metallic inclusions, carbides & nitrides at finite temperatures using Quasi-Harmonic Approximation (QHA); and (3) a hybrid approach for determination of flow stress properties of work materials at high strain rates & temperatures.

Approach and implementation

WEAR-FRAME included an extensive amount of experimental activity (machining tests) and material/tool characterisation to provide: (1) fundamental understanding of the wear mechanisms; (2) reliable data for development of the physics-based wear models.

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Last updated 25 November 2019

Reference number 2017-02517