To address problems in surface integrity and machining allowance distribution during combined electric arc-mechanical milling,this paper takes TC4 as the research object,examines the influence of electric arc milling(...To address problems in surface integrity and machining allowance distribution during combined electric arc-mechanical milling,this paper takes TC4 as the research object,examines the influence of electric arc milling(EAM)depth on recast layer thickness and surface roughness,alongside an analysis of the recast layer’s organization characteristics and sur-face morphology.A comparative evaluation of cutting forces,surface roughness,and surface hardening is conducted between combined milling and conventional mechanical milling.Key findings reveal that electric arc machining produces a recast layer with a hardness of 313.21 HV.As the EAM depth increases,the localized recast layer thickness and peak-to-valley(PV)differ-ences also rise.To ensure effective surface defect removal,the machining allowance for subsequent mechanical milling must exceed the combined thickness of the recast layer and the PV difference.Under identical parameters,combined milling yields higher surface roughness(0.584μm)and greater surface hardening(10.4%)compared to mechanical milling alone,alongside an 18.716 N increase in cutting force.Response surface methodology(RSM)analysis identifies feed per tooth as the most significant factor affecting surface roughness,followed by spindle speed,with milling depth having the least influence.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China“Study on the evolution law of discharge channel and deformation suppression method for low-pressure micro-arc milling machining of aerospace thin-walled parts”(52265061)The Tianshan Innovation Team“Robotics and intelligent equipment technology science and technology innovation team”(2022D14002).
文摘To address problems in surface integrity and machining allowance distribution during combined electric arc-mechanical milling,this paper takes TC4 as the research object,examines the influence of electric arc milling(EAM)depth on recast layer thickness and surface roughness,alongside an analysis of the recast layer’s organization characteristics and sur-face morphology.A comparative evaluation of cutting forces,surface roughness,and surface hardening is conducted between combined milling and conventional mechanical milling.Key findings reveal that electric arc machining produces a recast layer with a hardness of 313.21 HV.As the EAM depth increases,the localized recast layer thickness and peak-to-valley(PV)differ-ences also rise.To ensure effective surface defect removal,the machining allowance for subsequent mechanical milling must exceed the combined thickness of the recast layer and the PV difference.Under identical parameters,combined milling yields higher surface roughness(0.584μm)and greater surface hardening(10.4%)compared to mechanical milling alone,alongside an 18.716 N increase in cutting force.Response surface methodology(RSM)analysis identifies feed per tooth as the most significant factor affecting surface roughness,followed by spindle speed,with milling depth having the least influence.
