Experimental Investigation of Grinding Ti 6al 4v Alloy Using CNT Incorporated CBN Grinding Wheels

Abstract

Most products end their manufacturing cycle at the grinding/polishing newlinebooth. Titanium products like landing gear components in aircraft or hip joint replacements require abrasive polishing as their final processing step. However, the process of grinding Titanium alloys is difficult for various reasons. Lower Material Removal Rates (MRR), a poor surface finish, a changed surface layer, excessive tool wear, and even thermal damage to the workpiece can occur during grinding due to newlinethe increased heat at the wheel-workpiece contact. Due to its extremely low thermal conductivity, Titanium finds it challenging to handle the heat when machined, and this may result in problems like excessive tool wear or heat damage to the workpiece. newlineGrinding Titanium alloys are typically associated with quick tool wear, metallurgical changes at the machined surface, and poor surface quality. Therefore, grinding newlinetitanium alloys, using the right cutting tools, and using little lubrication are crucial to overcoming these difficulties newline