Tool life and performance are decisively determined by cutting edge geometry. An
appropriate shape of the cutting edge improves wear resistance, tool life and process …

Nowadays, coatings have been widely deposited on cutting tool inserts due to their superior
wear resistant and thermal barrier effect in metal manufacturing industry. Tool coatings avoid …

This paper presents an overview of the recent advances in high performance cutting of
aerospace alloys and composite currently used in aeroengine and aerostructure …

The metalcutting process, which includes turning, milling, drilling, and other methods for
shaping metals, generates large mechanical forces and high temperatures at the point of …

Machining science is aimed at defining both cutting tools and machining conditions based
on economic performance and to maintain workpiece surface integrity. Currently, machinists …

In aero-engine production, the dovetails (firtrees) of turbine discs are manufactured by
broaching. Introducing innovative micro-geometry modifications to broaching tools can …

The passivation process of a tool is a necessary step in the manufacturing process, which
could improve tool life and machining efficiency by removing microscopic defects of in tool …

Edge preparation can remove cutting edge defects, such as burrs, chippings, and grinding
marks, generated in the grinding process and improve the cutting performance and service …

The effect of cutting edge radius (30–55 μm) during milling Ti–6Al–4V under minimum
quantity cooling lubrication (MQCL) conditions is studied. A trial study is conducted to …

Magnesium and magnesium in-situ composites have significant potential in the application
of design and manufacturing for automotive and aerospace industries because of their high …