The remarkable ability of titanium alloys to preserve their superior physical and chemical characteristics when subjected to extreme conditions significantly enhances their importance in the aerospace,military,and med...The remarkable ability of titanium alloys to preserve their superior physical and chemical characteristics when subjected to extreme conditions significantly enhances their importance in the aerospace,military,and medical sectors.However,conventional machining of titanium alloys leads to elevated tool wear,development of surface defects,and reduced machining efficiency due to their low heat conductivity,and chemical affinity.These issues can be somewhat counteracted by integrating ultrasonic vibration in the conventional machining of titanium alloys and also enhance sustainability.This review article offers a holistic evaluation of the influence of ultrasonic vibration-assisted milling and turning on cutting forces,temperature,tool wear,and surface integrity,encompassing surface morphology,surface roughness,surface residual stress,surface hardness,and surface tribological properties during titanium alloys machining.Furthermore,it investigates the sustainability aspect that has not been previously examined.Studies on the performance of ultrasonic-assisted cutting revealed several advantages,including decreased cutting forces and cutting temperature,improved tool life,and a better-machined surface during machining.Consequently,the sustainability factor is improved due to minimized energy consumption and residual waste.In conclusion,the key challenges and future prospects in the ultrasonic-assisted cutting of titanium alloys are also discussed.This review article provides beneficial knowledge for manufactur-ers and researchers regarding ultrasonic vibration-assisted cutting of titanium alloy and will play an important role in achieving sustainability in the industry.展开更多
Gamma titanium-aluminum intermetallic compounds(γ-TiAl)have gained considerable attentions in the aerospace industry due to their exceptional thermal resilience and comprehensive attributes,making them a prime exampl...Gamma titanium-aluminum intermetallic compounds(γ-TiAl)have gained considerable attentions in the aerospace industry due to their exceptional thermal resilience and comprehensive attributes,making them a prime example of lightweight and advanced materials.To address the frequent occurrence of burns and severe tool deterioration during the process of high-efficiency deep grinding(HEDG)onγ-TiAl alloys,ultrasonic vibration-assisted high-efficiency deep grinding(UVHEDG)has been emerged.Results indicate that in UVHEDG,the grinding temperature is on average 15.4%lower than HEDG due to the employment of ultrasonic vibrations,enhancing coolant penetration into the grinding area and thus reducing heat generation.Besides,UVHEDG possesses superior performance in terms of grinding forces compared to HEDG.As the material removal volume(MRV)increases,the tangential grinding force(F_(t))and normal grinding force(F_(n))of UVHEDG increase but to a lesser extent than in HEDG,with an average reduction of16.25%and 14.7%,respectively.UVHEDG primarily experiences microfracture of grains,whereas HEDG undergoes large-scale wear later in the process due to increased grinding forces.The surface roughness(R_(a))characteristics of UVHEDG are superior,with the average value of R_(a)decreasing by 46.5%compared to HEDG as MRV increases.The surface morphology in UVHEDG exhibits enhanced smoothness and a shallower layer of plastic deformation.Grinding chips generated by UVHEDG show a more shear-like shape,with the applied influence of ultrasonic vibration on chip morphology,thereby impacting material removal behaviors.These aforementioned findings contribute to enhanced machining efficiency and product quality ofγ-TiAl alloys after employing ultrasonic vibrations into HEDG.展开更多
SiCp/Al composites are used in aerospace and deep-space exploration equipment because of their extremely high strength and thrust-to-weight ratios;however,the differences in the properties of the reinforcement and mat...SiCp/Al composites are used in aerospace and deep-space exploration equipment because of their extremely high strength and thrust-to-weight ratios;however,the differences in the properties of the reinforcement and matrix materials in this type of composites have restricted their applications.The ultrahigh-frequency vibration characteristics of ultrasonic vibration processing technology can effectively solve the above bottlenecks,but the effect of high-frequency vibration on the interfacial properties of SiCp/Al composites is still unclear.The effects of ultrasonic vibration on the interface strength of composites were analyzed from a microscale perspective by means of single particle push-out Molecular Dynamics(MD)simulations and tests under different conditions.The results show that the interface strength is negatively correlated with particle size but positively correlated with ultrasonic amplitude,with a maximum increase of about 51%relative to no ultrasound.Brittle-plastic transition was observed on the surface of particles with high interface strength,and lateral microcracks due to stress concentration were present on the surface of particles with low interface strength.Higher strains and grain refinement were obtained for larger amplitudes,and stacking faults and tangle dislocations appeared on the side of the interface layer close to the Al matrix.The results provide potential insights to improve the micromechanical and mechanical properties of SiCp/Al composites,enhance the longevity of the materials,and realize the sustainable use of resources by expanding the efficient,precise,and clean machining of such materials.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92160301,92060203,52175415 and 52205475)the Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(No.P2023-B-IV-003-001)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20210295)the Huaqiao University Engineering Research Center of Brittle Materials Machining(MOE,2023IME-001)。
文摘The remarkable ability of titanium alloys to preserve their superior physical and chemical characteristics when subjected to extreme conditions significantly enhances their importance in the aerospace,military,and medical sectors.However,conventional machining of titanium alloys leads to elevated tool wear,development of surface defects,and reduced machining efficiency due to their low heat conductivity,and chemical affinity.These issues can be somewhat counteracted by integrating ultrasonic vibration in the conventional machining of titanium alloys and also enhance sustainability.This review article offers a holistic evaluation of the influence of ultrasonic vibration-assisted milling and turning on cutting forces,temperature,tool wear,and surface integrity,encompassing surface morphology,surface roughness,surface residual stress,surface hardness,and surface tribological properties during titanium alloys machining.Furthermore,it investigates the sustainability aspect that has not been previously examined.Studies on the performance of ultrasonic-assisted cutting revealed several advantages,including decreased cutting forces and cutting temperature,improved tool life,and a better-machined surface during machining.Consequently,the sustainability factor is improved due to minimized energy consumption and residual waste.In conclusion,the key challenges and future prospects in the ultrasonic-assisted cutting of titanium alloys are also discussed.This review article provides beneficial knowledge for manufactur-ers and researchers regarding ultrasonic vibration-assisted cutting of titanium alloy and will play an important role in achieving sustainability in the industry.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92160301,92060203,52175415 and 52205475)the Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(Nos.P2022-AB-Ⅳ-002-001 and P2023-B-Ⅳ-003-001)+4 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20210295)the Superior Postdoctoral Project of Jiangsu Province(No.2022ZB215)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX23_0355)the Interdisciplinary Innovation Fund for Doctoral Students of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics(KXKCXJJ202305)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.NS2023028 and NG2024015)。
文摘Gamma titanium-aluminum intermetallic compounds(γ-TiAl)have gained considerable attentions in the aerospace industry due to their exceptional thermal resilience and comprehensive attributes,making them a prime example of lightweight and advanced materials.To address the frequent occurrence of burns and severe tool deterioration during the process of high-efficiency deep grinding(HEDG)onγ-TiAl alloys,ultrasonic vibration-assisted high-efficiency deep grinding(UVHEDG)has been emerged.Results indicate that in UVHEDG,the grinding temperature is on average 15.4%lower than HEDG due to the employment of ultrasonic vibrations,enhancing coolant penetration into the grinding area and thus reducing heat generation.Besides,UVHEDG possesses superior performance in terms of grinding forces compared to HEDG.As the material removal volume(MRV)increases,the tangential grinding force(F_(t))and normal grinding force(F_(n))of UVHEDG increase but to a lesser extent than in HEDG,with an average reduction of16.25%and 14.7%,respectively.UVHEDG primarily experiences microfracture of grains,whereas HEDG undergoes large-scale wear later in the process due to increased grinding forces.The surface roughness(R_(a))characteristics of UVHEDG are superior,with the average value of R_(a)decreasing by 46.5%compared to HEDG as MRV increases.The surface morphology in UVHEDG exhibits enhanced smoothness and a shallower layer of plastic deformation.Grinding chips generated by UVHEDG show a more shear-like shape,with the applied influence of ultrasonic vibration on chip morphology,thereby impacting material removal behaviors.These aforementioned findings contribute to enhanced machining efficiency and product quality ofγ-TiAl alloys after employing ultrasonic vibrations into HEDG.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52475448,51975188)the Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project,China(No.222102220005).
文摘SiCp/Al composites are used in aerospace and deep-space exploration equipment because of their extremely high strength and thrust-to-weight ratios;however,the differences in the properties of the reinforcement and matrix materials in this type of composites have restricted their applications.The ultrahigh-frequency vibration characteristics of ultrasonic vibration processing technology can effectively solve the above bottlenecks,but the effect of high-frequency vibration on the interfacial properties of SiCp/Al composites is still unclear.The effects of ultrasonic vibration on the interface strength of composites were analyzed from a microscale perspective by means of single particle push-out Molecular Dynamics(MD)simulations and tests under different conditions.The results show that the interface strength is negatively correlated with particle size but positively correlated with ultrasonic amplitude,with a maximum increase of about 51%relative to no ultrasound.Brittle-plastic transition was observed on the surface of particles with high interface strength,and lateral microcracks due to stress concentration were present on the surface of particles with low interface strength.Higher strains and grain refinement were obtained for larger amplitudes,and stacking faults and tangle dislocations appeared on the side of the interface layer close to the Al matrix.The results provide potential insights to improve the micromechanical and mechanical properties of SiCp/Al composites,enhance the longevity of the materials,and realize the sustainable use of resources by expanding the efficient,precise,and clean machining of such materials.
