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Effects of alloy composition, hardness, and milling parameters on the cutting forces of Al-Li-based alloys

Radan, Lida, Songmene, Victor, Samuel, Agnes M. et Samuel, Fawzy H.. 2025. « Effects of alloy composition, hardness, and milling parameters on the cutting forces of Al-Li-based alloys ». Materials, vol. 18, nº 12.

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This article explores how alloy composition, hardness, and machining parameters can affect the cutting forces encountered in aluminum–lithium (Al-Li)-based alloys. By analyzing Cu and Cu with Sc additions to Al-Li alloys and exposing them to various heat treatments to modify their hardness, this research was designed to evaluate milling performance under various feed rates, cutting speeds, and cooling conditions. The findings indicate that increased hardness leads to higher cutting forces, with Al-Li-Cu-Sc exhibiting the greatest resistance due to scandium’s grain-refining effect and the formation of stable precipitates. Statistical analyses identify the feed rate as the main parameter controlling cutting force, along with hardness and cooling conditions. Notably, wet machining consistently reduces cutting forces, especially in Al-Li-Cu-Sc alloys, enhancing machinability when using high cutting speeds. This work underscores the significance of selecting optimal machining parameters tailored to specific alloy compositions. These findings contribute to improved process efficiency, reduced tool wear, and enhanced productivity. Given the attractive characteristics of these alloys, i.e., their low weight and high strength, the insights from this study are particularly beneficial for aerospace applications where machining performance directly impacts component quality, cost, and overall operational efficiency.

Type de document: Article publié dans une revue, révisé par les pairs
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Songmene, Victor
Affiliation: Génie mécanique
Date de dépôt: 08 juill. 2025 14:24
Dernière modification: 11 août 2025 20:04
URI: https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/31128

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