Aero-engines,the core of air travel,rely on advanced high strength-toughness alloys(THSAs)such as titanium alloys,nickel-based superalloys,intermetallics,and ultra-high strength steel.The precision of cutting techniqu...Aero-engines,the core of air travel,rely on advanced high strength-toughness alloys(THSAs)such as titanium alloys,nickel-based superalloys,intermetallics,and ultra-high strength steel.The precision of cutting techniques is crucial for the manufacture of key components,including blades,discs,shafts,and gears.However,machining THSAs pose significant challenges,including high cutting forces and temperatures,which lead to rapid tool wear,reduced efficiency,and compromised surface integrity.This review thoroughly explores the current landscape and future directions of cutting techniques for THSAs in aero-engines.It examines the principles,mechanisms,and benefits of energy-assisted cutting technologies like laser-assisted machining and cryogenic cooling.The review assesses various tool preparation methods,their effects on tool performance,and strategies for precise shape and surface integrity control.It also outlines intelligent monitoring technologies for machining process status,covering aspects such as tool wear,surface roughness,and chatter,contributing to intelligent manufacturing.Additionally,it highlights emerging trends and potential future developments,including multi-energy assisted cutting mechanisms,advanced cutting tools,and collaborative control of structure shape and surface integrity,alongside intelligent monitoring software and hardware.This review serves as a reference for achieving efficient and high-quality manufacturing of THSAs in aero-engines.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92160301,92060203,52175415,and 52205475)Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(No.P2023-B-IV-003-001)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20210295)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.NS2023028 and NG2024015)。
文摘Aero-engines,the core of air travel,rely on advanced high strength-toughness alloys(THSAs)such as titanium alloys,nickel-based superalloys,intermetallics,and ultra-high strength steel.The precision of cutting techniques is crucial for the manufacture of key components,including blades,discs,shafts,and gears.However,machining THSAs pose significant challenges,including high cutting forces and temperatures,which lead to rapid tool wear,reduced efficiency,and compromised surface integrity.This review thoroughly explores the current landscape and future directions of cutting techniques for THSAs in aero-engines.It examines the principles,mechanisms,and benefits of energy-assisted cutting technologies like laser-assisted machining and cryogenic cooling.The review assesses various tool preparation methods,their effects on tool performance,and strategies for precise shape and surface integrity control.It also outlines intelligent monitoring technologies for machining process status,covering aspects such as tool wear,surface roughness,and chatter,contributing to intelligent manufacturing.Additionally,it highlights emerging trends and potential future developments,including multi-energy assisted cutting mechanisms,advanced cutting tools,and collaborative control of structure shape and surface integrity,alongside intelligent monitoring software and hardware.This review serves as a reference for achieving efficient and high-quality manufacturing of THSAs in aero-engines.
