EDGE trimming of CFRP composites using rotary ultrasonic machining: Effects of ultrasonic vibration

Hui Wang, Fuda Ning, Yingbin Hu, Yuanchen Li, Xinlin Wang, Weilong Cong

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Abstract

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites have many excellent properties, which make them be widely used in many applications. After demolding processes, CFRP composites still need additional machining processes to achieve final shape with desired tolerances. Edge trimming is the first machining process performed on composites after their molding processes. Because of carbon fibers' abrasive properties as well as CFRPs' properties of inhomogeneity and anisotropy, CFRPs are regarded as the difficult-to-cut materials. Many problems are generated in traditional machining processes. To reduce and solve the problems, edge trimming using rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM) is reported in this manuscript. This paper, for the first time, makes the comparisons on machining performance (cutting forces, torque, and surface roughness) between edge trimming processes with and without ultrasonic vibration assistance. To better understand effects of ultrasonic vibration on such a process, machining mechanisms are also obtained and analyzed. This paper will provide guides for RUM edge trimming of CFRP composites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProcesses
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Print)9780791851388
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventASME 2018 13th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2018 - College Station, United States
Duration: Jun 18 2018Jun 22 2018

Publication series

NameASME 2018 13th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2018
Volume4

Conference

ConferenceASME 2018 13th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCollege Station
Period06/18/1806/22/18

Keywords

  • CFRP composite
  • Edge trimming
  • Rotary ultrasonic machining
  • Ultrasonic vibration

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