Thermal Modeling of Tool Temperature Distribution during High Pressure Coolant Assisted Turning of Inconel 718

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This paper presents a finite-element modeling (FEM) of tool temperature distribution during high pressure coolant assisted turning of Inconel 718, which belongs to the heat resistance superalloys of the Nickel-Chromium family. Machining trials were conducted under four machining conditions: dry, conventional wet machining, high pressure coolant at 50 bar, and high pressure coolant at 80 bar. Temperature during machining plays a very important role in the overall performance of machining processes. Since in the current investigation a high pressure coolant jet was supplied in the cutting zone between tool and work material, it was a very difficult task to measure the tool temperature correctly. Thus, FEM was used as a modeling tool to predict tool temperature. The results of the modeling showed that the temperature was considerably influenced by coolant pressure: the high pressure jet was able to penetrate into the interface between tool and work material, thus providing both an efficient cooling and effective lubricating action.

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