Three ceramic insert materials, zirconia-toughened alumina (Al2O3-7vol%ZrO2), mixed-based alumina (Al2O3-TiN-TiC-ZrO2) and alumina reinforced with SiC whiskers (Al2O3-SiCw), were used to cut AISI 1040 steel at 3.9 m s(-1). In addition, a traditional grade P10 insert (WC-TiC-Co) was tested, The lifetimes, according to KT/KM and VBB criteria, were determined using a profilometer and by image processing. The worn zones were observed with scanning electron microscopy techniques. Adhesion and plastic deformation were dominant wear mechanisms in zirconia-toughened alumina, mixed-based alumina and sintered carbide P10, both in the craters and in the cutting edges. As well as adhesion in alumina reinforced with SiC whiskers, a chipping wear mechanism was observed.

Wear rates and wear mechanisms of alumina-based tools cutting steel at a low cutting speed

MASCHIO, Stefano;
1997-01-01

Abstract

Three ceramic insert materials, zirconia-toughened alumina (Al2O3-7vol%ZrO2), mixed-based alumina (Al2O3-TiN-TiC-ZrO2) and alumina reinforced with SiC whiskers (Al2O3-SiCw), were used to cut AISI 1040 steel at 3.9 m s(-1). In addition, a traditional grade P10 insert (WC-TiC-Co) was tested, The lifetimes, according to KT/KM and VBB criteria, were determined using a profilometer and by image processing. The worn zones were observed with scanning electron microscopy techniques. Adhesion and plastic deformation were dominant wear mechanisms in zirconia-toughened alumina, mixed-based alumina and sintered carbide P10, both in the craters and in the cutting edges. As well as adhesion in alumina reinforced with SiC whiskers, a chipping wear mechanism was observed.
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