Investigation of Chip Dimensional Characteristics Created by the Specific Cutting Tool at the Machining of 12 050 Steel

Abstract

The article deals with the investigation of chip dimensional characteristics that are created by the tool with linear cutting edge nonparallel to the workpiece axis. It is the tool with special geometry that was designed by authors in order to improve product quality and shorten the time of its production. Aim of the research has been focused on the obtaining of dependencies of the chip dimensions on both feed per revolution and setting of tool corner height in relation to the workpiece axis during machining of 12 050 steel. Measured data were processed statistically and they were evaluated by means of regression analysis in matrix expression. Measured data have indicated that with the increasing of feed per revolution, the chip width and chip thickness are increasing, too. As for the depth of cut, if it is increasing, the width of chip is also increasing, but chip thickness is not changing. The experiments have shown that the shape of chips at the machining by tool with linear cutting edge is not suitable for usage in production without direct control by operator. Therefore, when considering usage of this tool, it will be necessary to design the tool with chip breaker.