A Comparative Investigation into the Machining Characteristics of Low Carbon Steel Using Surfaced and Standard Cutting Tools

This work aimed to improve machining efficiency by adding texture to the rake face of a tungsten carbide cutting tool. To create this texture, the tool’s rake face was painstakingly carved with micro grooves. Assessing and contrasting how textured cutting tools affect machining performance was the main goal. The von-Mises stress distribution was analyzed by simulating the cutting tool with ANSYS 16.0. According to this simulation, the surfaced tool had greater von-Mises stress levels than the non-textured one. Using a lathe machine, experimental machining operations were performed on low carbon steel with both surfaced and standard cutting tools under the same rake angle of the tool, feed rate during machining, cutting speed during machining, and depth of cut during machining process parameters. The cutting operations were carried out with both wet and dry lubrication techniques. Comparing the surfaced carbide tool to the standard cutting tool, this experimental result showed a significant decrease in cutting forces, feed forces, and coefficients of friction. These results highlight the potential advantages of surfaced cutting tools for improving performance and efficiency during machining of low carbon steel substrates.