Wear characterisation in milling of Ti6Al4V - A wear map approach

Dissertation presented for the degree of Doctor of Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch. - University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2010. - 148 p. Declaration Acknowledgements Opsomming Synopsis List of figures List of tables Glossary Nomenclature and Greek symbols Introduction Literature study Integration of current understanding of milling Ti6Al4V Experimental approach and output Experimental work Discussion Conclusion References Appendix A: Factors to consider when calculating the SRT value Appendix B: Tool failures mode limits and remedial actions Appendix C: Critical cutting tool material properties Appendix D: Altered Material Zones (AMZ’s) Appendix E: Benchmark component Appendix F: Publications