Microstructure evaluation of shear bands of microcutting chips in AA6061 alloy under the mechanochemical effect

The mechanochemical effect on the microcutting of AA6061 alloy is studied through characterization on the chip. A pronounced reduction of machining forces and chip thickness was observed with mechanochemical effect during microcutting. Furthermore, electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) observations were performed on the chips and shear bands. The result reveals much coarser grains(24.6 μm in size) in the surfactant-affected chip than that in the surfactant-free chip(13.5 μm). Different grain orientations are induced by microcutting. {100}<001> and{110}<112> grain orientations are majority for surfactant-free chip, and {110}<001> and {100}<110>dominate most for all grain orientations for surfactant-affected chip. Additionally, since less localized shear strain and lower temperature are generated inside the shear band with mechanochemical effect,almost no recrystallization phenomena can be observed in this region. TEM analysis shows that fewer subgrains and dislocations could be observed inside the shear band of the surfactant-affected chip in comparison with the surfactant-free chip. Based on the high-resolution transmission electron microscopic(HRTEM) observations, dislocations were observed at the atomic scale. The results show that the main dislocation motion mode in shear bands of surfactant-free and surfactant-affected chips are dislocation climb and dislocation glide, respectively.

Investigation of a dynamics-oriented engineering approach to ultraprecision machining of freeform surfaces and its implementation perspectives

In current precision and ultraprecision machining practice,the positioning and control of actuation systems,such as slideways and spindles,are heavily dependent on the use of linear or rotary encoders.However,positioning control is passive because of the lack of direct monitoring and control of the tool and workpiece positions in the dynamic machining process and also because it is assumed that the machining system is rigid and the cutting dynamics are stable.In ultraprecision machining of freeform surfaces using slow tool servo mode in particular,however,account must be taken of the machining dynamics and dynamic synchronization of the cutting tool and workpiece positioning.The important question also arises as to how ultraprecision machining systems can be designed and developed to work better in this application scenario.In this paper,an innovative dynamics-oriented engineering approach is presented for ultraprecision machining of freeform surfaces using slow tool servo mode.The approach is focused on seamless integration of multibody dynamics,cutting forces,and machining dynamics,while targeting the positioning and control of the tool–workpiece loop in the machining system.The positioning and motion control between the cutting tool and workpiece surface are further studied in the presence of interfacial interactions at the tool tip and workpiece surface.The interfacial cutting physics and dynamics are likely to be at the core of in-process monitoring applicable to ultraprecision machining systems.The approach is illustrated using a virtual machining system developed and supported with simulations and experimental trials.Furthermore,the paper provides further explorations and discussion on implementation perspectives of the approach,in combination with case studies,as well as discussing its fundamental and industrial implications.

Residual Effects of Sucrose and Hormonal Treatments of the Tuberization Medium on <i>in Vitro</i>Germination of Potato (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i>L.) Microtubers

The residual effects of sucrose concentrations (80 or 100 g·L-1) and hormonal treatments (BAP + Kinetin or Coumarin) of tuberization medium on in vitro microtubers germination of three potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) so called Aida, Atlas and Odessa, are described. After 3 weeks of incubation at 28℃ ± 1℃, 70% of Aida microtubers variety, previously formed in the MT2 medium [MS/2 + 80 g·L-1 Sucrose], germinated. The best germination rate for varieties Atlas (100%) and Odessa (66.66%) was obtained on microtubers previously formed in the medium MT2 [MS/2 + 100 g·L-1 Sucrose]. The addition of hormones in the tuberization medium allowed optimizing the microtubers germination of the Aida variety unlike the other varieties. Indeed, for the Aida variety, the combination M5 [Kin 2.5 mg·L-1 + Coum 0.025 mg·L-1 + Sucrose 80 g·L-1] increased the germination rate from 70% up to 93.33%. The best germination rate (90%), noticed with microtubers of Atlas variety, initially formed in M2 medium [Kin 1 mg·L-1 + BAP 1 mg·L-1 + Sucrose 100 g·L-1], was lower than that one (100%) obtained on medium without hormones. For Odessa variety, the maximum germination rate (53.33%) of microtubers, from the medium M4 [Kin 2.5 mg·L-1 + BAP 1 mg·L-1 + Sucrose 100 g·L-1], was also lower than that one (66.66%) observed in the medium without hormones. Aida and Atlas varieties thus offer a better germination rate than Odessa after their cold storage.

Mechanochemical effect on the microstructure and mechanical properties in ultraprecision machining of AA6061 alloy

The mechanochemical effect on the microcutting of AA6061 alloy is studied through characterization on the microgroove surface.There is a reduction in cutting and thrust forces with the application of ink during microcutting.Moreover,the microhardness of the ink-affected microgroove is lower than that of the ink-free microgroove.Numerous substructured grains exist in the ink-affected microgroove zone whilst deformed grains dominate in the ink-free microgroove zone produced by microcutting.Furthermore,the mechanochemical effect can facilitate the nucleation of precipitates in the microgroove zone and induce the formation of subgrains with multiple orientations.According to the analysis and calculation,the main texture components of the ink-affected sample are Goss{110}<001>and R{124}<211>,and that of the ink-free sample are Brass{110}<112>,Copper{112}<111>and S{123}<634>.Besides,a clear difference of slip systems is found between the ink-free and ink-affected microgrooves,and the results show that R texture is easier to form on the ink-affected microgroove.