Measurement of Cutting Forces During Machining of A356-Sic MMCs

Abstract

Composite materials are very difficult to machine specially when reinforced with harder reinforcement particles. In this study, homogenized 20% SiC-p aluminum MMCs material is selected for the experimental investigation of tool wear with two types of tool, High speed steel and Carbide tool operated at different cutting speeds (53, 81,120 m/min), feed rates (0.15, 0.36, 0.45 mm/rev) and at a constant depth of cut (0.5mm).