Abstract
Due to their advantageous material properties, components made from titanium alloys, such as TiAl6V4, are used predominately in the aerospace industry. However, the cost-effectiveness of machining operations is limited by high production times and costs. Laser-assisted milling represents a method to enhance productivity in comparison to conventional milling. This paper presents a novel processing strategy and a simulation based model of this hybrid process. The developed model is validated by investigating cutting forces and tool wear. The identified material removal rates provide a basis for a cost-analysis. A calculation of a use case showed that laser-assisted milling is an economical alternative to conventional milling.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 70-77 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology |
| Volume | 8 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Keywords
- Cost analysis
- Hybrid machining
- Laser
- Milling
- Modeling