The performance of CBN tools in the machining of titanium alloys

Advancements in the aerospace, nuclear and other industries require the enh anced in-service performance of engineering components. These requirements have resulted in the large scale development and use of heat-resistant and high-strength materials such as titanium alloys, which pose considerable ma chining problems. In this study on machining of titanium alloy using CBN to ols, the machining performance was evaluated in terms of cutting force, spe cific cutting pressure, cutting temperature, chip strain and surface finish . (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.