O material, metálico ferro fundido cinzento, é muito utilizado industrialmente, principalmente na área automobilística. Usinagem com alta velocidade tem sido uma tendência atual para aumentar a produtividade, com a possibilidade de se ober ótima qualidade superficial, possivelmente eliminando processos subseqüentes. Aliado à questão de qualidade ambiental, as operações de usinagem têm-se voltado para usinagem a seco ou com mínima quantidade de lubrificante (MQL - minimal quantity of lubricant). Este trabalho estuda o torneamento com alta velocdidade de ferro fundido cinzento GG25 através de usinagem a seco e com MQL. Utiliza-se, em operação de faceamento, ferramenta de cerâmica mista (Al2O3+ TiC) e metal duro com cobertura (TiCN/Al2O3/TiN), usando velocidades de corte muito acima dos valores tradicionais. Comparativamente o desgaste é significativamente menor na cerâmica. O tipo de desgaste predominante é o desgaste de flanco. Os principais mecanismos de desgaste encontrados são abrasão mecânica e delaminação. O aumento do avanço diminui o desgaste de flanco. Existe uma razão entre a vazão de óleo e a vazão de ar na lubrificação MQL que viabiliza sua aplicacão com relação ao desgaste de flanco. Em todas as condições testadas, o sistema MQL mostra ser capaz de reduzir a rugosidade superficial Ra. / The gray cast iron material is very used industrially, mainly in the automotive industry. High speed machining is the current tendency to increase the productivity, with the possibility of obtaining good surface quality, possibly eliminating subsequent operations. Due to regulations on the subject of environrnental quality, the machining operations have been turned to dry machining or minimal quantity of lubricant (MQL). This work studies the turning process at high speed of gray cast iron GG25 with dry machining and MQL techniques. The operation uses face turning with coated carbide (TiCN/Al2O3/TiN) and mixed alumina ceramic (Al203+ TiC) with cutting speeds much higher than the traditional recommended values. Comparatively, the wear is significantly smaller in the mixed alumina ceramic tools. The predominant type of wear is the flank wear. The main wear mechanisms are mechanical abrasion and delamination. The increase of feed values shows some reduction on the flank wear. It seems to exist an ideal ratio of oil to air in the MQL system, which makes possible its application for reducing flank wear on the tools. In all conditions tested, the MQL system shows to be able to reduce surface roughness (Ra).

O material, metálico ferro fundido cinzento, é muito utilizado industrialmente, principalmente na área automobilística. Usinagem com alta velocidade tem sido uma tendência atual para aumentar a produtividade, com a possibilidade de se ober ótima qualidade superficial, possivelmente eliminando processos subseqüentes. Aliado à questão de qualidade ambiental, as operações de usinagem têm-se voltado para usinagem a seco ou com mínima quantidade de lubrificante (MQL - minimal quantity of lubricant). Este trabalho estuda o torneamento com alta velocdidade de ferro fundido cinzento GG25 através de usinagem a seco e com MQL. Utiliza-se, em operação de faceamento, ferramenta de cerâmica mista (Al2O3+ TiC) e metal duro com cobertura (TiCN/Al2O3/TiN), usando velocidades de corte muito acima dos valores tradicionais. Comparativamente o desgaste é significativamente menor na cerâmica. O tipo de desgaste predominante é o desgaste de flanco. Os principais mecanismos de desgaste encontrados são abrasão mecânica e delaminação. O aumento do avanço diminui o desgaste de flanco. Existe uma razão entre a vazão de óleo e a vazão de ar na lubrificação MQL que viabiliza sua aplicacão com relação ao desgaste de flanco. Em todas as condições testadas, o sistema MQL mostra ser capaz de reduzir a rugosidade superficial Ra. / The gray cast iron material is very used industrially, mainly in the automotive industry. High speed machining is the current tendency to increase the productivity, with the possibility of obtaining good surface quality, possibly eliminating subsequent operations. Due to regulations on the subject of environrnental quality, the machining operations have been turned to dry machining or minimal quantity of lubricant (MQL). This work studies the turning process at high speed of gray cast iron GG25 with dry machining and MQL techniques. The operation uses face turning with coated carbide (TiCN/Al2O3/TiN) and mixed alumina ceramic (Al203+ TiC) with cutting speeds much higher than the traditional recommended values. Comparatively, the wear is significantly smaller in the mixed alumina ceramic tools. The predominant type of wear is the flank wear. The main wear mechanisms are mechanical abrasion and delamination. The increase of feed values shows some reduction on the flank wear. It seems to exist an ideal ratio of oil to air in the MQL system, which makes possible its application for reducing flank wear on the tools. In all conditions tested, the MQL system shows to be able to reduce surface roughness (Ra).

Cost-effective machining of hardened steel (>60 HRC) components such as a large wind turbine bearing poses a significant challenge. This thesis investigates a new laser tempering based hybrid turning approach to machine hardened AISI 52100 steel parts more efficiently and cost effectively. The approach consists of a two step process involving laser tempering of the hardened workpiece surface followed by conventional machining at higher material removal rates using lower cost ceramic tooling to efficiently cut the laser tempered material. The specific objectives of this work are to: (a) study the characteristics of laser tempering of hyper-eutectoid 52100 hardened steel, (b) model the laser tempering process to determine the resulting hardness, and (c) conduct machining experiments to evaluate the performance of the laser tempering based hybrid turning process in terms of forces, tools wear and surface finish. First, the microstructure alterations and phase content in the surface and subsurface layers are analyzed using metallography and x-ray diffraction (XRD) respectively. Laser tempering produces distinct regions consisting of - a tempered white layer and a dark layer- in the heat affected subsurface region of the workpiece. The depth of the tempered region is dependent on the laser scanning conditions. Larger overlap of laser scans and smaller scan speeds produce a thicker tempered region. Furthermore, the tempered region is composed of ferrite and martensite and weak traces of retained austenite (~ 1 %). Second, a laser tempering model consisting of a three dimensional analytical model to predict the temperature field generated by laser scanning of 52100 hardened steel and a phase change based hardness model to predict the hardness of the tempered region are developed. The thermal model is used to evaluate the temperature field induced in the subsurface region due to the thermal cycles produced by the laser scanning step. The computed temperature histories are then fed to the phase change model to predict the surface and subsurface hardness. The laser tempering model is used to select the laser scanning conditions that yield the desired hardness reduction at the maximum depth. This model is verified through laser scanning experiments wherein the hardness changes are compared with model predictions. The model is shown to yield predictions that are within 20 % of the measured hardness of the tempered region. Using the laser scanning parameters determined from the laser tempering model, cutting experiments using Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) tools and low cost alumina ceramic tools are conducted to compare the performance of laser tempering based hybrid turning with the conventional hard turning process. The machining experiments demonstrate the possibility of higher material removal rates, lower cutting forces, improved tool wear behavior, and consequently improved tool life in the laser tempering based process. In addition, the laser tempered based hybrid turning process produce is shown to yield lower peak-to-valley surface roughness height than the conventional hard turning process. Furthermore, it is found that lower cost ceramic tools can be used in place of CBN tools without compromising the material removal rate.

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The precision of machining systems is ever increasing in order to keep up with components’ accuracy requirements. At the same time product variants areincreasing and order quantities are decreasing, which introduces high demands on the capability of machining systems. The machining system is an interaction between the machine tool structure, the process and the control system and is defined in terms of capability by the positional, static, dynamic and thermal accuracy. So far, the control of the machining system, in terms of static and dynamic stability is process based which is often translated into sub-optimum process parameters and therefore low productivity.This thesis proposes a new approach for control of the machining systemwhich is based on the capability to control the structural properties of themachine tool and as a result, controlling the outcome of the machining process.The control of the structural properties is realized by carefully designed Joint Interface Modules (JIMS). These modules allow for control of the stiffness and damping of the structure, as a result of tuning the contact conditions on the interface of the JIM; this is performed by control of the pre-load on the interface,by treatment of the interface with damping enhancing materials, or both. The thesis consists of a presentation of the motivation behind this work, the theoretical basis on which the proposed concept is based and a part describing the experimental investigations carried out. Two prototype JIMs, one for a milling process and one for a turning process were used in the experimental investigations that constitute the case studies for examining the validity of the proposed concept and demonstrating its applicability in a real production environment. / <p>QC 20140611</p> / EU FP7 POPJIM

L’objet de cette thèse est d’étudier un procédé de fraisage par microélectroérosion (μEE), qui est un procédé sans contact permettant d’usiner tous les matériaux durs conducteurs d’électricité à l’aide d’un micro-outil cylindrique ultrafin. Le principe consiste à créer des micro-décharges électriques entre le micro-outil et une pièce conductrice immergés dans un diélectrique liquide. En faisant parcourir à l’outil un parcours 3D, il est possible de creuser une forme complexe dans la pièce avec des détails à fort rapport d’aspect. Dans ce travail, nous avons tout d’abord amélioré un procédé d’élaboration de microoutils cylindriques ultrafins par gravure électrochimique de barreaux de tungstène. Des outils de diamètre 32,6 ± 0,3 μm sur une longueur de 3 mm ont été obtenus de manière automatique et reproductible. L’écart type a été divisé par 2 par rapport à l’état de l’art antérieur. Des outils de diamètre inférieur ont été obtenus avec une intervention de l’opérateur, et ce jusqu’à 3 μm de diamètre. Puis ces micro-outils ont été mis en oeuvre pour usiner des pièces avec le procédé de fraisage par microélectroérosion. Pour ce faire, une machine de 2ème génération a été entièrement développée sur la base de travaux antérieurs. Il a été possible d’usiner de l’acier inoxydable dans de l’eau déionisée avec des micro-outils de 3 μm de diamètre sans détérioration de l’outil. Par ailleurs, Le procédé de μEE a été caractérisé en termes de résolution d’usinage, taux d’enlèvement de matière et usure de l’outil. Un générateur de décharges original a permis d’usiner avec des micro-décharges de 1 à 10 nJ / étincelle avec une diminution très sensible de l’usure de l’outil par rapport à l’état de l’art. Un procédé original de caractérisation en ligne des décharges et de cartographie dans l’espace a aussi été développé / This work aims at studying Micro Electrical Discharge Milling (μEDM milling), which is a non-contact process allowing machining all hard and electrically conductive materials with a cylindrical ultrathin tool. The principle is based on the creation of electrical micro discharges between the tool and an electrically conductive part immersed in a liquid dielectric. By means of a 3D path, the tool machines a complex shape in the part with high aspect ratio details. In this work, we have firstly improved a process for making cylindrical ultrathin micro-tools by electrochemical etching of tungsten rods. Tools with a diameter of 32.6 ± 0.3 μm and a length of 3 mm have been obtained with an automated and reproducible process. Standard deviation has been divided by 2 by comparison with the previous state of the art. Tools with diameter as low as 3 μm have been fabricated with the help of the machine operator Then these micro-tools have been used for machining parts with the μEDM milling process. To do so, a second generation machine has been entirely developed on the basis of previous work. It has been possible to machine stainless steel in deionized water with 3 μm micro-tools without damaging the tools. In other respects, the μEDM milling process has been characterized in terms of machining resolution, material removal rate and tool wear. An innovative generator of discharges allow machining with 1 to 10 nJ / spark with a reduced tool wear by comparison to the state of the art. An innovative process for the on line characterization of discharges with spatial distribution capability has been developed

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi à obtenção de aço rápido tipo AISI M2 pela técnica da conformação por “spray” e a avaliação deste, quanto ao seu desempenho quando aplicado como ferramenta de usinagem. O material obtido foi laminado a quente com razões de redução de 50 e 72%, resultando em placas a partir das quais foram confeccionadas pastilhas intercambiáveis para realização de testes de usinagem. O desempenho das pastilhas obtidas a partir do material conformado por “spray” e laminado a quente, foi confrontado com o de pastilhas confeccionadas a partir de material processado convencionalmente (lingotamento convencional), e com material processado pela técnica da metalurgia do pó (MP). As variações do material obtido por conformação por “spray”, assim como também os demais materiais, foram caracterizados química, física, mecânica e microestruturalmente. Adicionalmente, foram realizados testes de usinagem para avaliação de desempenho do material quando submetido a condições reais de trabalho. Os resultados da caracterização dos materiais evidenciaram o potencial da técnica de conformação por “spray”, em possibilitar a obtenção de materiais com boas características e propriedades. Para as condições de processamento, conformação mecânica e de tratamentos térmicos aplicados neste trabalho, às análises dos resultados dos testes de usinagem revelaram um comportamento muito próximo entre todos os materiais de ferramenta utilizados. Procedendo a uma análise mais refinada dos resultados dos testes de usinagem contínua, foi verificado um desempenho ligeiramente superior para o material obtido pela técnica da metalurgia do pó (MP), seguido pelo material obtido pela técnica da metalurgia convencional, o qual apresentou uma vantagem mínima em relação ao obtido pela técnica da conformação por “spray” e laminado com redução de 72%. Por fim, o desempenho inferior ficou por conta do material obtido pela técnica da conformação por “spray” e laminado com redução de 50%, o qual apresentou os maiores valores de desgaste. / The aim of the present work was the obtention of AISI M2 high-speed steel by spray forming technique and the material evaluation when used as machining tool. The obtained material was hot rolled at 50% and 72% reduction ratios, and from which it was manufactured inserts for machining tests. The performance of inserts made of the spray formed material was compared to inserts obtained from conventional and powder metallurgy (MP) processed materials. The spray formed material was chemical, physical, mechanical and microstructural characterised. For further characterisation, the materials were submitted to machining tests for performance evaluation under real work condition. The results of material characterisation highlight the potential of the spray forming technique, in the obtention of materials with good characteristics and properties. Under the current processing, hot rolling and heat treatments condition, the analysis of the results of the machining tests revealed a very similar behaviour among the tested materials. Proceeding a criterious analysis of the machining results tests, it was verified that the performance presented by the powder metallurgy material (MP) was slight superior, followed by conventional obtained material (MConv), which presented a insignificant advantage over the spray formed and hot rolled (72% reduction ratio) material. The worst result was encountered for the spray forming and hot rolled (50% reduction ratio) material that presented the highest wear values.

L’électroérosion (EE) est une technique d’usinage sans contact de matériaux conducteursd’électricité ; elle particulièrement bien adaptée à l’usinage de matériaux durs. Le principe consiste àcréer des décharges électriques érodantes entre un outil et une pièce à usiner, toutes deuximmergées dans un diélectrique. Dans cette thèse, nous avons étudié la miniaturisation de ceprocédé, la microélectroérosion (μEE), qui se présente comme un procédé complémentaire destechniques de micro-usinage mécanique, laser, ou encore des techniques issues de lamicrotechnologie du silicium (RIE, DRIE, LIGA). Toutefois, la résolution de la μEE est limitée.Dans ce travail, nous avons tout d’abord développé un procédé original d’élaboration de microoutilscylindriques en tungstène par gravure électrochimique. Celui-ci permet d’obtenir de manièrereproductible des micro-outils de diamètre 15 μm et de rapport hauteur sur diamètre supérieur à 50.Des micro-outils plus fins ont aussi été obtenus (jusqu’à 700 nm) mais avec des problèmes dereproductibilité. Par ailleurs, un prototype de machine de fraisage par μEE a été développé avec uneélectronique entièrement caractérisée. Des micro-canaux de 40 μm de largeur ont été obtenus dansl’acier d’inoxydable et 25 μm dans le titane ; une rugosité Ra de 86 nm a été atteinte dans des cavitésde 600 x 600 x 30 μm. Les limitations du dispositif expérimental ont aussi été mises en évidence.Dans la dernière partie de ce travail, nous avons procédé à l’étude des microdécharges et du microplasmas’établissant entre micro-outil et pièce à l’aide de caractérisations électriques. La résistanceet l’inductance des décharges ont été déterminées expérimentalement puis intégrées dans unmodèle permettant de prévoir la durée des impulsions de courant et leur intensité. Des pistes pourl’amélioration de la résolution d’usinage sont proposées en conclusion de ce travail. / Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) is a non-contact technique allowing machining of electricallyconductive materials; it is well adapted for the machining of hard materials. The principle is based onthe creation of eroding electrical discharges between a tool and a piece, both immersed in adielectric. In this thesis, we have the studied miniaturization of the process, called micro electrodischarge machining (μ-EDM), which is considered as a complementary technique of mechanical orlaser micro-machining techniques and silicon micro technology processes (RIE, DRIE, LIGA)..However, the resolution of μEDM is limited.In this work, we have firstly developed an original method for making tungsten micro-tools withcylindrical profile by electrochemical etching. This method allows the reproducible fabrication ofmicro-tool with 15-μm diameter. Thinner micro-tools were also obtained (down to 700 nm) withreproducibility problems. Furthermore, a prototype machine for milling μ-EDM was developed with afully characterized electronics. Micro channels were obtained respectively in stainless steel with awidth of 40μm and in titanium with a width of 25μm; a surface roughness Ra of 86 nm was achievedin 600 x 600 x 30 μm cavities. Besides, the limitations of the apparatus were highlighted. In the lastpart of this work, we have studied the micro-discharge and the micro-plasma between the micro-tooland the part with electrical characterization. The resistivity and the inductance of the sparks weremeasured and integrated in a numerical model in order to explain the duration of the microdischarges and their intensity. Solutions for improving the machining resolution are also discussed atthe end of this work.

La robotisation des procédés d’usinage suscite l’intérêt des industriels en raison du grand espace de travail et le faible coût des robots par rapport aux machines-outils conventionnelles et la possibilité d’usiner des pièces de formes complexes. Cependant, la faible rigidité de la structure robotique favorise le déclenchement de phénomènes dynamiques liés à l’usinage sollicitant le robot en bout de l’outil qui dégradent la qualité de surface de la pièce usinée. L’objectif de ces travaux de thèse est de caractériser le comportement dynamique des robots en usinage. Ces travaux ont suivi une démarche en trois étapes : La modélisation d’un premier modèle considéré de référence où le robot est au repos. Ensuite l’identification du comportement dynamique du robot en service. Enfin, l’exploitation des modèles dynamiques du robot en vue de prédire la stabilité de coupe. L’originalité de ces travaux porte sur le développement des méthodes d’identification modale opérationnelles. Elles permettent d’intégrer les conditions réelles d’usinage et d’élaborer des modèles plus précis que le premier modèle de connaissance sans être biaisés par l’effet des harmoniques de rotation de l’outil. Enfin, des préconisations sur le choix de configurations du robot et sur la direction des forces d’excitation sont proposées pour assurer la stabilité de la coupe lors de l’usinage robotisé. / Machining robots have major advantages over cartesian machine tools because of their flexibility, their ability to reach inaccessible areas on a complex part, and their important workspace. However, their lack of rigidity and precision is still a limit for precision tasks. The stresses generated by the cutting forces and inertia are important and cause static and dynamic deformations of the structure which result in problems of workpiece surface. The aim of the thesis work is to characterize the dynamic behavior of robots during machining operation. This work followed a three-step approach : Modeling a first model considered as a reference where the robot is at rest. Then the identification of the dynamic behavior in service. Finally, the prediction of the cutting stability using the robot dynamic model. The originality of this work is the development of new operational modal identification methods. They integrate the machining conditions and result into a more accurate model than the first model of reference without being biased by harmonics. Finally, guidlines of robot’s configurations and excitation forces’ direction are proposed to ensure the robotic machining stability.

Work is focused on theoretic analisis of manufacturing precise shears tools by unconventional technology closely focused on wire electro discharge machining consideration operation costs of this metod.It is discribing development of this method, machines and tools for electrical discharge machining. It is mention facts influencing quality of cut surface during manufacturing of cutting tools, strategy of cutting workpiece, stage and quality of surface layer after WEDM as long with economic viewpoint and benefits of WEDM technology.