Rotary ultrasonic machining of carbon fiber reinforced plastics: A design of experiment

P. K.S.C. Fernando, Z. J. Pei, Meng Zhang, Xiaoxu Song, Weilong Cong

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Abstract

Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) have a widespread engineering applications due to their superior properties however, their machining cost is high. Cost effective machining processes are needed for CFRP. Rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM) is a nontraditional machining process for CFRP. RUM utilizes a rotating tool with ultrasonic vibration along the axial direction. Drilling is the most commonly needed machining practice for CFRP. In this study, a drilling test was conducted to investigate input variables, i.e. ultrasonic power, tool rotation speed, and feedrate for RUM of CFRP. A two-level three-factor full factorial design was used for experiment. The design of experiment approach was used to obtain main effects, two-factor interactions, and three-factor interactions on cutting force, torque, and surface roughness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProcessing
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9780791856826
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
EventASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2015 - Charlotte, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2015Jun 12 2015

Publication series

NameASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2015
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte
Period06/8/1506/12/15

Keywords

  • Carbon fiber reinforced plastics
  • Design of experiments
  • Drilling
  • RUM
  • Rotary ultrasonic machining

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