Impact of Tool Geometry and Tool Feed on Machining Stability

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  • Achala V. Dassanayake Nonlinear Engineering and Control Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3123, USA Author
  • C. Steve Suh Nonlinear Engineering and Control Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3123, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5890/JVTSD.2017.12.002

Abstract

Tool-workpiece dynamics is characterized by aperiodic responses in- cluding period-doubling bifurcation and chaos. As a state signifying the extent of machining instability, tool chatter in longitudinal turn- ing operation is a function of nonlinear regenerative cutting force, instantaneous depth-of-cut (DOC), and workpiece whirling. The ef- fects of tool geometry and feed rate per revolution on cutting stability are investigated using a comprehensive model previously reported in References [1–3]. The model configuration allows the coupled tool- workpiece motion relative to the machining surface to be studied in the Cartesian space as a function of spindle speed, instantaneous DOC, rate of material removal, tool geometry, and material imbal- ance induced whirling. It is found that chatter can be eminent using one set of tool geometry while, at the same DOC, be sufficiently sup- pressed by employing tool inserts of different geometric parameters. Nonlinearity of tool structure is shown to have a dominant effect on tool vibration amplitude. High feed rate contributes to stability at high DOCs, thus indicating that feed rate is among the parameters that impact cutting stability.

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Dassanayake, A. V., & Suh, C. S. (2026). Impact of Tool Geometry and Tool Feed on Machining Stability. Journal of Vibration Testing and System Dynamics, 1(4), 295-317. https://doi.org/10.5890/JVTSD.2017.12.002