Determination of the Influence of the Tool Side Stress Superposition and Tool Geometry on the Cut Surface Quality during Precision Shear Cutting

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Abstract
Shearing high-strength steels often leads to a subpar cut quality and excessive stress on the tool components. To enhance the quality of the cut surface, intricate techniques like fine blanking are commonly employed. However, for applications with lower quality requirements, precision shear cutting offers an alternative solution. This research paper introduces a novel approach to directly superimpose radial stress on a workpiece during the precision shear cutting process and showcases for the first time how the application of direct stress superimposition can impact the cut surface by concurrently modifying the shear cutting edge and punch surface. A statistical experimental design is employed to investigate the interrelationships between the parameters and their effects. The results indicate that the overall cut quality, including cylindricity, clean-cut angle, rollover height, and tool stress, defined by punch force and retraction force, is influenced by the superimposed stress. Regarding the clean-cut zone, the statistical significance of direct radially superimposed stress was not observed, except when interacting with sheet thickness and clearance. Additionally, the sheet thickness and cutting gap emerged as significant parameters affecting the overall quality of the cut surface.
Funding Information
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (415999781, CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/17_ 049/0008407, 856670, 491193532)
  • Structural Funds of the European Union (415999781, CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/17_ 049/0008407, 856670, 491193532)
  • European Commission (415999781, CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/17_ 049/0008407, 856670, 491193532)
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (415999781, CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/17_ 049/0008407, 856670, 491193532)

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