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Machining of aeronautical materials

Drilling of carbon fiber composites

Tool

M.D. drill bit, Ø 10/12 mm

Material

Carbon fiber/aluminum composite

Source

UNIMERCO, Lichfield (UNITED KINGDOM)

Milling of TI6AL4V

Tool

F. Front M.D. Z8 Ø 20

Material

Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy

Conditions

vc = 100 m/min, Lubrication: Coolant B750

Source

RENAMILL project in collaboration with ITP, Matrici and Tecnum-Ceit.

Milling of titanium aircraft alloys

Tool

M.D. drill Ø 5 mm

Material

1.2379 - X155CrVMo12-1-F5211-

Cold work tool steel Conditions

vc=70 m/min - f=0,16mm/rev- ap=15mm - emulsion 7%.

Source

PLATIT, Grenchen (SWITZERLAND)

INCONEL 718 Drilling

Tool

Milling cutter M.D. , Ø12 mm, edge radius: 2 mm

Material

Steel X40CrMoV5 - 1.2344 - Rm = 1100 N/mm2

Conditions

ap=0.5 mm - ae = 8 mm- emulsion 7 %.

Source

PLATIT, Grenchen (SWITZERLAND)