The effects of hard particles on the surface quality when micro-cutting aluminum 6061 T6

X. Ding*, L. C. Lee, D. L. Butler, C. K. Cheng

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Abstract

Studies of micro-cutting have so far largely been carried out on single-phase materials. Due to the size effect, the workpiece material microstructure can have a significant influence on the cutting force, chip formation and surface quality. Previous investigations have shown that hard particles in materials such as aluminum alloy can play a significant role in the generation of defects such as cracks and voids on the work surface. This paper will examine the extent of the problem during the micro-cutting of Al6061 T6 and propose how it can be mitigated.

Original languageEnglish
Article number115013
JournalJournal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
Volume19
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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