doi:10.3850/978-981-07-0319-6_236


Modelling and Analysis of the Temperature Distribution of a Micro-Channel Internally Cooled Smart Cutting Tool in Machining AlSi7


Saiful Che-Ghani1,2, Kai Cheng1, Xizhi Sun1 and Richard Bateman1

1Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) Department, School of Engineering and Design, Brunel University, London, UB8 3PH, UK

2Mechanical Department, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26300, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

The paper presents the design and analysis of a micro-channel internally cooled cutting tool, particularly on its temperature distribution in machining AISi7. The heat generation and temperature distribution modeling is carried out using semi-empirical 2-D FEA inverse derivation and verified by 3-D transient heat analysis. The proposed smart tool can be used for eco-friendly dry-cutting and also as a sensored tool for adaptive machining in an optimization manner. The design and analysis modelling is the basis for the prediction of cutting tool temperature and tool life and also for the tool design optimization. The smart aspects of the tool are achieved by micro engineering, which are discussed in details.

Keywords: Smart tooling design and analysis, Dry machining, Micro-engineering, Eco-machining, Sustainable machining.

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