Improving fatigue properties of normal direction ultrasonic vibration assisted face grinding Inconel 718 by regulating machined surface integrity

Fatigue properties are crucial for critical aero-engine components in extreme serviceenvironments,which are significantly affected by surface integrity(SI)indexes(especially surface topography,residual stressσ_(res),and microhardness)after machining processes.Normal-direction ultrasonic vibration-assisted face grinding(ND-UVAFG)has advantages in improving the machinability of Inconel 718,but there is a competitive relationship between higher compressiveσ_(res)and higher surface roughness R_(a)in affecting fatigue strength.The lack of a quantitative relationship between multiple SI indexes and fatigue strength makes theindeterminacy of a regulatory strategy for improving fatigue properties.In this work,a model of fatigue strength(σ_f)_(sur)considering multiple SI indexes was developed.Then,high-cycle fatigue tests were carried out on Inconel 718 samples with different SI characteristics,and the influence of ND-UVAFG process parameters on SI was analyzed.Based on SI indexes data,the(σ_f)_(sur)distribution in the grinding surface layer for ND-UVAFG Inconel 718 samples was determined using the developed model,and then the fatigue crack initiation(FCI)sites were furtherpredicted.The predicted FCI sites corresponded well with the experimental results,therebyverifying this model.A strategy for improving the fatigue life was proposed in this work,which was to transfer the fatigue source from the machined surface to the bulk material by controlling the SI indexes.Finally,a critical condition of SI indexes that FCI sites appeared on the surface or in bulk material was given by fitting the predicted results.According to the critical condition,an SI field where FCI sites appeared in the bulk material could be obtained.In this field,thefatigue life of Inconel 718 samples could be improved by approximately 140%.

Research on Ultrasonic Vibration Grinding of the Hard and Brittle Materials

It is well known that grinding techniques are main methods to machine hard and brittle materials such as engineering ceramics. But the conventional grinding has many shortcomings such as poorer surface finish, quicker wear and tear of grinding tools, lower efficiency and so on. Ultrasonic vibration grinding （UVG） which combines ultrasonic machining and grinding emerged as a developing and promising technique in recent years. In this paper, experimental studies on UVG were conducted on several kinds of hard and brittle material by altering processing parameters such as vibration frequency and its amplitude, diamond abrasive grit size, cutting depth, feeding speed and rotary speed of tools. The experimental results show that alteration in any of above mentioned parameters will bring effects on the processed surface finish of these materials. Of them, the diamond abrasive grit size has the greatest. Moreover, conventional grinding experiments were also carried out on these materials. By comparison, it was found that the UVG is superior to the conventional method in terms of the ground surface quality, the working efficiency and the wear rate of tools.

Comprehensive modeling approach of axial ultrasonic vibration grinding force

The theoretical model of axial ultrasonic vibration grinding force is built on the basis of a mathematical model of cutting deforming force deduced from the assumptions of thickness of the undeformed debris under Rayleigh distribution and a mathematical model of friction based on the theoretical analysis of relative sliding velocity of abrasive and workpiece. Then, the coefficients of the ultrasonic vibration grinding force model are calculated through analysis of nonlinear regression of the theoretical model by using MATLAB, and the law of influence of grinding depth, workpiece speed, frequency and amplitude of the mill on the grinding force is summarized after applying the model to analyze the ultrasonic grinding force. The result of the above-mentioned law shows that the grinding force decreases as frequency and amplitude increase, while increases as grinding depth and workpiece speed increase; the maximum relative error of prediction and experimental values of the normal grinding force is 11.47% and its average relative error is 5.41%; the maximum relative error of the tangential grinding force is 10.14% and its average relative error is 4.29%. The result of employing regression equation to predict ultrasonic grinding force approximates to the experimental data, therefore the accuracy and reliability of the model is verified.

Surface Topography of Fine-grained ZrO_2 Ceramic by Two-dimensional Ultrasonic Vibration Grinding

The surface quality of fine-grained ZrO2 engineering ceramic were researched using 270# diamond wheel both with and without work-piece two-dimension ultrasonic vibration grinding（WTDUVG）. By AFM images, the surface topography and the micro structure of the two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration grinding ceramics were especially analyzed. The experimental results indicate that the surface roughness is related to grinding vibration mode and the material removal mechanism. Surface quality of WTDUVG is superior to that of conventional grinding, and it is easy for two-dimensional ultrasonic vibration grinding that material removal mechanism is ductile mode grinding.

Separate critical condition for ultrasonic vibration assisted grinding

Separate characteristic of the tangential ultrasonic vibration assisted grinding (TUAG) machining is analyzed based on TUAG process, and a critical speed formula is given to correctly set the machining parameters to insure the separate characteristics of TUAG process. The critical speed is not only related to the ultrasonic vibration amplitude and frequency, but also to the grinding wheel velocity and the cutting point space, and the grinding force can be decreased during the TUAG process with separability. Grinding force experiments are conducted, and the experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical results.

Understanding of Ultrasonic Assisted Machining with Diamond Grinding Tool

In this work, machining test was carried out in various machining conditions using ultrasonic vibration capable CNC machine. For work material, alumina ceramic (Al2O3) was used while for tool material diamond electroplated grinding wheel was used. To evaluate ultrasonic vibration effect, grinding test was performed with and without ultrasonic vibration in same machining condition. In ultrasonic mode, ultrasonic vibration of 20 kHz was generated by HSK 63 ultrasonic actuator. On the other hand, grinding forces were measured by KISTLER dynamometer. And an optimal sampling rate for grinding force measurement was obtained by a signal processing and frequency analysis. The surface roughness of the ceramic was also measured by using stylus type surface roughness instrument and atomic force microscope (AFM). Besides, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used for observation of surface integrality.

Experimental Studies on Ultrasonic Vibration Grinding of the Workpiece Made from Fine-crystalline Zirconia Ceramics

The performances of fine-crystalline zirconia ceramics in workpiece ultrasonic vibration grinding (WUVG) and conventional grinding (CG) with diamond wheel were researched. The effects of WUVG and CG on material removal rate, grinding forces, surface roughness and microstructure of zirconia ceramic were investigated. Experimental results indicated that: (1) The material removal rate (MRR) in ultrasonic grinding process is two times as large as that of in conventional grinding. The material removal rate increases with increasing grinding depth in both ultrasonic grinding and conventional grinding. (2) The ultrasonic vibration grinding force is lower than that of conventional grinding force, and the increase of the worktable speed leads to a decrease of the grinding force, while the grinding force increases with larger grinding depth in both WUVG and CG. (3) The surface of ultrasonic vibration grinding has no spur and build-up edge and its surface roughness is smaller than that of CG significantly. Surface quality of WUVG is superior to that of conventional grinding, it is easy for ultrasonic vibration grinding that material removal mechanism is ductile grinding.

Prediction of undeformed chip thickness distribution and surface roughness in ultrasonic vibration grinding of inner hole of bearings

Ultrasonic vibration grinding differs from traditional grinding in terms of its material removal mechanism.The randomness of grain-workpiece interaction in ultrasonic vibration grinding can produce variable chips and impact the surface roughness of workpiece.However,previous studies used iterative method to calculate the unformed chip thickness(UCT),which has low computational efficiency.In this study,a symbolic difference method is proposed to calculate the UCT.The UCT distributions are obtained to describe the stochastic interaction characteristics of ultrasonic grinding process.Meanwhile,the UCT distribution characteristics under different machining parameters are analyzed.Then,a surface roughness prediction model is established based on the UCT distribution.Finally,the correctness of the model is verified by experiments.This study provides a quick and accurate method for predicting surface roughness in longitudinal ultrasonic vibration grinding.

Grindability Evaluation of Ultrasonic Assisted Grinding of Silicon Nitride Ceramic Using Minimum Quantity Lubrication Based SiO_(2)Nanofluid

Minimum quantity Lubrication(MQL)is a sustainable lubrication system that is famous in many machining systems.It involve the spray of an infinitesimal amount of mist-like lubricants during machining processes.The MQL system is affirmed to exhibit an excellent machining performance,and it is highly economical.The nanofluids are understood to exhibit excellent lubricity and heat evacuation capability,compared to pure oil-based MQL system.Studies have shown that the surface quality and amount of energy expended in the grinding operations can be reduced considerably due to the positive effect of these nanofluids.This work presents an experimental study on the tribological performance of SiO_(2)nanofluid during grinding of Si_(3)N_(4)ceramic.The effect different grinding modes and lubrication systems during the grinding operation was also analyzed.Different concentrations of the SiO_(2)nanofluid was manufactured using canola,corn and sunflower oils.The quantitative evaluation of the grinding process was done based on the amount of grinding forces,specific grinding energy,frictional coefficient,and surface integrity.It was found that the canola oil exhibits optimal lubrication performance compared to corn oil,sunflower oil,and traditional lubrication systems.Additionally,the introduction of ultrasonic vibrations with the SiO_(2)nanofluid in MQL system was found to reduce the specific grinding energy,normal grinding forces,tangential grinding forces,and surface roughness by 65%,57%,65%,and 18%respectively.Finally,regression analysis was used to obtain an optimum parameter combinations.The observations from this work will aid the smooth transition towards ecofriendly and sustainable machining of engineering ceramics.

Machinability of ultrasonic vibration-assisted micro-grinding in biological bone using nanolubricant

Bone grinding is an essential and vital procedure in most surgical operations.Currently,the insufficient cooling capacity of dry grinding,poor visibility of drip irrigation surgery area,and large grinding force leading to high grinding temperature are the technical bottlenecks of micro-grinding.A new micro-grinding process called ultrasonic vibration-assisted nanoparticle jet mist cooling(U-NJMC)is innovatively proposed to solve the technical problem.It combines the advantages of ultrasonic vibration(UV)and nanoparticle jet mist cooling(NJMC).Notwithstanding,the combined effect of multi parameter collaborative of U-NJMC on cooling has not been investigated.The grinding force,friction coefficient,specific grinding energy,and grinding temperature under dry,drip irrigation,UV,minimum quantity lubrication(MQL),NJMC,and U-NJMC micro-grinding were compared and analyzed.Results showed that the minimum normal grinding force and tangential grinding force of U-NJMC micro-grinding were 1.39 and 0.32 N,which were 75.1%and 82.9%less than those in dry grinding,respectively.The minimum friction coefficient and specific grinding energy were achieved using U-NJMC.Compared with dry,drip,UV,MQL,and NJMC grinding,the friction coefficient of U-NJMC was decreased by 31.3%,17.0%,19.0%,9.8%,and 12.5%,respectively,and the specific grinding energy was decreased by 83.0%,72.7%,77.8%,52.3%,and 64.7%,respectively.Compared with UV or NJMC alone,the grinding temperature of U-NJMC was decreased by 33.5%and 10.0%,respectively.These results showed that U-NJMC provides a novel approach for clinical surgical micro-grinding of biological bone.

Developing a novel radial ultrasonic vibration-assisted grinding device and evaluating its performance in machining PTMCs

Particle-reinforcing titanium matrix composites(PTMCs)exhibit the sharp raising applications in modern industries owing to its extraordinary physical and mechanical properties.However,the poor grindability and unstable grinding processes due to the existence of TiC particles and TiB short fibres inside PTMCs,leading to the sudden grinding burn and low material removal rate.In this work,a novel radial ultrasonic vibration-assisted grinding(RUVAG)device with a special cross structure was developed to improve machining efficiency and avoid grinding burns.Meanwhile,the resonant modal and transient dynamic characteristics of radial ultrasonic vibration system were discussed.Comparative grinding performance experiments were then conducted under the conventional grinding(CG)and RUVAG using mono-layer cubic boron nitride abrasive wheels,in views of the grinding forces and force ratio,grinding temperature,and ground surface morphology.Results show that the ultrasonic vibration direction can be transformed effectively using the special cross structure of vibration converter,and better vibration homogeneity can be obtained.RUVAG has a smaller tangential grinding force by 5.0%–17.2%than that of CG,but a higher normal grinding force of 6.5%–14.9%,owing to the periodic impact of grinding wheels.In addition,RUVAG possesses a remarkable lower grinding temperature in range of 24.2%–51.8%and a higher material removal rate by 2.8 times compared with CG,resulting from the intermittent cutting behavior between the grinding wheel and workpiece.In this case,the sudden burn can be avoided during high-speed grinding processes.Moreover,the proportion of micro-fracture defects on machined surface is slightly increased once the ultrasonic vibration mode is employed because of the periodic impact on reinforced particles,whereas the pull-out defects of reinforced particles are reduced significantly.

Design of Five-Axis Ultrasonic Assistant Compound Machine Tool

A compound machine tool was designed, which combined rotary ultrasonic assisted grinding, electrical discharge machining(EDM) and multi-axis milling. Experimental results indicated that its positioning accuracy was less than 5.6 μm and its repetitive positioning accuracy was less than 1.8 μm; the vibration amplitude of ultrasonic grinding system was uniform and stable, and the EDM system worked well and stably.A smooth surface of K9 optical glass component was achieved by the grinding method.

Vibration characteristics and machining performance of a novel perforated ultrasonic vibration platform in the grinding of particulate-reinforced titanium matrix composites

Ultrasonic vibration-assisted grinding(UVAG)is an advanced hybrid process for the precision machining of difficult-to-cut materials.The resonator is a critical part of the UVAG system.Its performance considerably influences the vibration amplitude and resonant frequency.In this work,a novel perforated ultrasonic vibration platform resonator was developed for UVAG.The holes were evenly arranged at the top and side surfaces of the vibration platform to improve the vibration characteristics.A modified apparent elasticity method(AEM)was proposed to reveal the influence of holes on the vibration mode.The performance of the vibration platform was evaluated by the vibration tests and UVAG experiments of particulate-reinforced titanium matrix composites.Results indicate that the reasonable distribution of holes helps improve the resonant frequency and vibration mode.The modified AEM,the finite element method,and the vibration tests show a high degree of consistency for developing the perforated ultrasonic vibration platform with a maximum frequency error of 3%.The employment of ultrasonic vibration reduces the grinding force by 36%at most,thereby decreasing the machined surface defects,such as voids,cracks,and burnout.

Cf/C-SiC烧蚀行为及激光复合超声磨削可行性研究

目的揭示激光与Cf/C-SiC陶瓷基复合材料相互作用机理,分析激光能量密度对材料形性演变的影响规律。提出Cf/C-SiC陶瓷基复合材料激光复合超声磨削加工方案,探究硬脆材料多能场复合加工的可行性。方法使用不同能量密度的激光束扫描Cf/C-SiC陶瓷基复合材料表面,以明确材料烧蚀行为。在材料表面预制不同间距的平行纹理沟槽,进而对比传统磨削、超声辅助磨削和激光复合超声磨削的加工效果,同时研究不同扫描间距的预制沟槽对磨削效果的影响规律。结果陶瓷基复合材料(CMC)在激光作用下可呈现2种截然不同的状态,改性状态时材料以氧化等热化学变化为主,样件内出现热影响区和裂纹区。烧蚀状态时材料以热物理和热机械变化为主,样件内出现烧蚀凹坑、重铸层、热影响区和裂纹区。纤维束中界面经整体脱黏后,裂纹向下延伸并发生偏转。基体中的裂纹多起源于纤维界面处,并在扩展过程中发生偏转、分叉。激光烧蚀作用可改变材料的可加工性,有利于后续超声磨削加工。激光复合超声磨削的两方向磨削力相较传统磨削分别减小了51.4%和56.5%,同时表面粗糙度Sa可降低至4.228μm。结论激光复合超声磨削可有效降低磨削力和加工表面粗糙度,从而提高加工质量,该方法在实现硬脆材料高质量低成本加工方面具有较大的潜能。

基于分形理论的旋转超声磨削Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷表面微观形貌

为了研究旋转超声磨削Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷表面的微观形貌,基于分形理论研究不同加工参数下Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷表面微观形貌的变化。设计旋转超声磨削Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷正交试验,对比分析不同加工参数对Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷表面分形维数和多重分形谱的影响,并设计单因素试验研究不同加工参数下Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷表面的粗糙度、分形维数和多重分形谱。结果表明:旋转超声磨削Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷表面时,分形维数能更好地表征其加工表面的缺陷状态,多重分形谱则能更好地表征其加工表面缺陷的起伏程度变化。

三维超声振动辅助铣磨氧化锆陶瓷的试验研究

分析了三维超声振动辅助铣磨(Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Grinding,UAG)中单颗磨粒的运动学,采用自主搭建的三维超声振动辅助铣磨加工系统,对氧化锆陶瓷进行超声振动辅助铣磨加工试验.在不同超声辅助条件下,对比铣磨氧化锆陶瓷的法向铣磨力、表面粗糙度和工件表面形貌,研究不同加工参数对三维UAG加工过程的影响规律以及三维超声对铣磨过程的影响.研究结果表明,铣磨氧化锆陶瓷时,法向铣磨力随超声辅助加工维度的增加而减小,三维UAG加工可有效降低其铣磨负荷,且加工参数对法向铣磨力降低幅度的影响最小;法向铣磨力降低幅度随进给速度与切削深度的增大而减小,随主轴转速的增大而增大.氧化锆陶瓷工件的表面粗糙度随超声辅助加工维度的增加而降低,表面形貌逐渐呈现更多的塑性划痕,加工参数对三维UAG加工表面粗糙度的影响最小.由此可见,三维UAG加工中,单颗磨粒切削轨迹长度的增大有利于其切削厚度减小,从而降低铣磨力并改善加工表面质量.

超声振动辅助磨削CFRP复合材料薄管撕裂损伤研究

针对碳纤维增强复合材料(CFRP)薄管超声振动辅助磨削过程中存在撕裂损伤且形成原因不明确的问题,通过对M55J和T300复合材料薄管开展超声振动辅助磨削试验,探究了超声振幅、进给量及主轴转速对磨削力和撕裂尺寸的影响规律,通过对磨削过程的受力分析和对最大未变形切屑厚度的计算,分析了撕裂位置的形成原因和撕裂尺寸的变化规律。结果表明:磨削力随超声振幅的增大而减小,随进给量的增大而增大,与主轴转速的关联性较小;撕裂易出现于CFRP薄管内壁,其长度与高度随超声振幅的增大而减小,随进给量的增大而增大,随主轴转速的增大而减小。

氧化锆陶瓷超声辅助磨削材料去除机理试验研究

为研究超声振动作用对先进陶瓷磨削材料去除机理的影响,文章在超声振动方向垂直于磨削表面条件下,采用钎焊磨头对氧化锆陶瓷开展了超声辅助磨削(ultrasonic assisted grinding,UAG)试验。基于磨削表面微观形貌、磨削力和磨削比能分析,对变磨削深度条件下普通磨削(conventional grinding,CG)与超声辅助磨削的材料去除机理进行了对比。结果表明:当磨削深度低于10μm时,两种方法对应的表面材料去除机理均以塑性去除为主,且普通磨削表面伴有片层状破碎,而超声辅助磨削表面则存在尺寸细小的纹路状微破碎,同时磨削力与磨削比能也较低。当磨削深度超过10μm后,材料去除机理均转变为脆性断裂模式,且加工表面出现微裂纹,但相同条件下超声辅助磨削表面微裂纹尺寸较小。

基于超声强化研磨加工的GH4099合金耐磨服役性能提升研究

GH4099合金具有优异的高温热稳定性、高温力学性能和高温抗蠕变性能,用于航空发动机涡轮盘和涡轮叶片的制造,常处于高温、重载、高频的工作环境,但因耐磨服役性能差导致其使用寿命较短。通过超声强化研磨加工技术对GH4099合金分别进行0、3、6、9 min的加工,实现其耐磨服役性能提升。采用超声强化研磨加工技术对GH4099合金板表面进行不同时间的加工处理,并对加工前后的截面显微硬度、金相组织以及表面形貌进行分析。同时,通过往复式摩擦磨损试验对加工前后的试样耐磨性能进行对比分析。研究结果表明:随着加工时间的增加,材料表面显微硬度逐渐增大,最大为432.83 HV,比未加工试样增加43.8%。当加工时间为6 min时,GH4099合金试样的摩擦系数为0.47,磨损率为5.78×10^(-14)m^(3)/(N·m),与未加工试样相比,分别降低24.2%、68.59%,表明超声强化研磨可有效提升GH4099合金耐磨服役性能。

陶瓷基复合材料超声振动辅助加工技术研究现状

陶瓷基复合材料具有高硬度、高强度、高耐磨性和耐腐蚀性等一系列优点,在航空航天、特种防护等领域具有极大的应用前景,同时陶瓷基复合材料的高精度高效率加工依靠传统机械生产方式难以实现。超声振动辅助加工技术在陶瓷基复合材料的深小孔、薄壁和复杂型面加工等领域应用日益广泛,并形成了特有的行业体系,是精密、超精密制造领域发展的重要方向。针对近年来陶瓷基复合材料的超声振动辅助加工技术的发展状况,概述了陶瓷基复合材料和超声振动系统的研究现状,系统介绍了陶瓷基复合材料加工领域超声振动辅助磨削、钻削以及旋转超声加工和微细超声加工的应用和研究现状,并对超声振动辅助加工技术的应用趋势进行了总结和展望。