Chapter 4 Machine Operations and Machine Tools
Chapter 4 Machine Operations and Machine Tools
OPERATIONS AND
MACHINE TOOLS
AND
Cutting-Tool Materials and
Cutting Fluids
TOOL LIFE AND THE TAYLOR
TOOL LIFE EQUATION
• Materials that are easier to machine than the base have ratings
greater than 1.00, and materials that are more difficult to machine
have ratings less than 1.00.
A series of tool life tests are conducted on two work materials under
identical cutting conditions, varying only speed in the test
procedure. The first material, defined as the base material, yields a
Taylor tool life equation v T0.28 = 350, and the other material (test
material) yields a Taylor equation v T0.27 = 440, where speed is in
m/min and tool life is in min. Determine the machinability rating of
the test material using the cutting speed that provides a 60-min tool
life as the basis of comparison. This speed is denoted by v60.
EXAMPLE 1
A series of tool life tests are conducted on two work materials under identical
cutting conditions, varying only speed in the test procedure. The first material,
defined as the base material, yields a Taylor tool life equation v T0.28 = 350, and
the other material (test material) yields a Taylor equation v T0.27 = 440, where
speed is in m/min and tool life is in min. Determine the machinability rating of
the test material using the cutting speed that provides a 60-min tool life as the
basis of comparison. This speed is denoted by v60.
QUESTIONS
Question 1
The two main aspects of cutting tool technology are (1) tool
material and (2) tool geometry.
The three tool failure modes are (1) fracture failure, (2)
temperature failure, and (3) gradual wear.