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BAL CHAND MASIHUZZAMAN UTPAL CHATERJI PANKAJ KUMAR BIKASH CHANDRA NAIK
B. E. (Mechanical) (Evening)
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
Submitted to the Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Technology Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi - 110 025. INDIA March, 2013
Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Technology Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi 110 025. INDIA
CERTIFICATE
March, 2013
This is to certify that the project entitled Study of the Effect of Cutting Parameters on External Mr. and Internal Thread Mr. Profile Utpal submitted by Mr. Mr. Bal Chand, Kumar,
Masihuzzaman,
Chaterji,
Pankaj
Mr. Bikash Chandra Naik in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree of B. E. (Mechanical) (Evening) is a bonafide work done under the supervision of Mr Arshad Noor Siddiquee.
Signature Date: Dr. M. Islam Professor and Head Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Technology Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025
Signature Date: Mr. Arshad Noor Siddiquee Associate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Technology Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110 025
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Internal Thread Profile submitted by us is an authentic work of our efforts carried out for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of B.E. (Mechanical) Degree.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to gratefully and sincerely thank Mr. Arshad Noor Siddiquee for his guidance, understanding, patience, supervision and encouragement throughout the project work. His mentorship was paramount in providing us a well rounded knowledge and experience in field of production engineering. He had been very kind and patient while suggesting us the outlines of this project and correcting our doubts.
We are especially grateful to Prof. Z. A. Khan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi for guiding us in different matters regarding the topic. In spite of his busy schedule, he helped us a lot in gathering different information, collecting data and guided us from time to time in completing this project work.
We are thankful to Pump Machine Shop, BHEL, Hyderabad for providing us the facility to conduct the experiment. The experiment would not have been possible without the facility.
We would like to thank Prof. M. Islam, HOD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia for his valuable time and providing facilities in completion of the project work.
Finally, we would like to thank the Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and BHEL, Hyderabad in particular for providing us with all the facilities needed for our thesis work.
Mr. BAL CHAND Mr. MASIHUZZAMAN Mr. UTPAL CHATERJI Mr. PANKAJ KUMAR Mr. BIKASH CHANDRA NAIK
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this project report is to study the effect of cutting parameters on thread profile in thread cutting on stainless steel using carbide cutting tool. The thread cutting on stainless steel SAE 304 was carried out using single point carbide inserts, with application of cutting oil, on a computer numerical control (CNC) lathe machine at different stages of cutting speed and feed. When the effects of cutting speed and feed on thread profile were observed, it is found that the most affected is the thread surface roughness as compared to any other dimension of the thread profile. As thread cutting on stainless steel using carbide is one among the common machining operations in manufacturing industry, this report would contribute to the cutting parameters optimization for the improvement of surface roughness in thread cutting.
Keywords: cutting parameters, surface roughness, thread cutting, stainless steel, CNC lathe.
Table of Contents
Certificate Self Declaration Acknowledgement Abstract Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature Review 2.1 2.2 Introduction Screw Threads 2.2.1 Nomenclature 2.2.2 Types 2.2.3 Metric Thread Specifications 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Stainless Steel CNC Lathe Machine Cutting Parameters Cutting Tool
2.6.1 Classification of cutting tools 2.6.2 Single Point Cutting Tool Geometry
2.6.3 Terminology of Single Point Cutting Tool 2.7 2.8 Cutting Fluid Surface Roughness
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2.9 Measuring Instrument 2.9.1 Vernier Caliper 2.9.2 Dial Test Indicator 2.9.3 Screw Gauge (Micrometer) 2.9.4 Thread Gauges 2.9.5 Optical Comparator 2.9.6 Profilometer
Problem Statement Chapter 3: Experimental Setup 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Job Material CNC Lathe Tools and Tooling Cutting Fluid Measurement of Surface Roughness
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Chapter 4: Experimental Data 4.1 4.2 CNC Programming for External and Internal Thread Cutting Experimental Data for External Thread Cutting 4.2.1 Data obtained by Changing Spindle Speed. 4.2.2 Data obtained by Changing Cutting Speed 4.2.3 Data obtained by Changing Feed 4.3 Experimental Data for Internal Thread Cutting 4.3.1 Data obtained by Changing Spindle Speed. 4.3.2 Data obtained by Changing Cutting Speed
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4.3.3 Data obtained by Changing Feed
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List of Tables
Table 2.1 Table 3.1 Table 3.2 Table 3.3 Table 4.1 Table 4.2 Table 4.3 Table 4.4 Table 4.5 Table 4.5 Table 4.6 Table 4.7 Interpreting Metric Thread Specification Composition (by Weight) of Stainless Steel Grade SAE 304 HMT L-45 CNC Horizontal Lathe Specifications Detail of Code for DCGT070208 Carbide Insert Cycle Programme (External Threads) Cycle Programme (Internal Threads) Data obtained by changing Spindle Speed for Ext. Thread Data obtained by changing Cutting Speed for Ext. Thread Data obtained by changing Feed Rate for Ext. Thread Data obtained by changing Spindle Speed for Int. Thread Data obtained by changing Cutting Speed for Int. Thread Data obtained by changing Feed Rate for Int. Thread
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List of Figures
Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2 Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4 Fig. 2.5 Fig. 2.6 Fig. 2.7 Fig. 2.8 Fig. 2.9 Fig. 2.10 Fig. 2.11 Fig. 2.12 Fig. 2.13 Fig 2.14 Fig. 2.15 Fig. 2.16 Fig. 2.17 Fig. 2.18 Fig. 2.19 Fig. 2.20 Fig. 2.21 Fig. 2.22 Fig. 2.23 Fig. 2.24 Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 Fig. 3.3 Fig. 3.4 Screw Thread External Thread Internal Thread Standard Whitworth (B.S.W.) Threads British Association (B.A.) Threads Sellers Thread Unified Threads Metric Threads Square Threads Acme Threads Knuckle Threads Buttress Threads Metric Thread Specifications CNC lathe with Steady Rest Cutting Parameters during Turning on Lathe Single Point Cutting Tool Geometry Vernier Caliper Dial Test Indicator Screw Gauge (Micrometer) Thread Pitch Gauge Outside Thread Go/NoGo Gauge Inside Thread Go/NoGo Gauge Optical Comparator Profilometer Drawing of Job HMT L-45 CNC Horizontal Lathe Turret and Control Panel of HMT L-45 CNC Lathe Carbide Inserts for Turning and Facing
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List of Figures
Fig. 3.5 Fig. 3.6 Fig. 3.7 Fig. 3.8 Fig. 4.1 Dimensions of Carbide Insert for Thread Cutting Tools for External and Internal Thread Cutting
Thread to be cut radially
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Job moved by 60 clockwise to facilitate stylus movement Graph b/w Spindle Speed & Surface Roughness for External Thread
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Fig. 4.2
Graph b/w Cutting Speed & Surface Roughness for External Thread 47
Fig. 4.3
Graph b/w Feed Rate & Surface Roughness for External Thread 48
Fig. 4.4
Graph b/w Spindle Speed & Surface Roughness for Internal Thread 49
Fig. 4.5
Graph b/w Cutting Speed & Surface Roughness for Internal Thread 50
Fig. 4.6
Graph b/w Feed Rate & Surface Roughness for Internal Thread 51
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Most engineering products require fastenings to assemble the individual parts together. Various fastening methods are used to mechanically attach two or more parts together. These fastenings can either be permanent in nature, such as rivets and welds, or removable, such as bolts, and nuts in combination, cap screws, machine screws, set screws, keys, cotters, couplings, etc. Screwed fastenings are at the most prominent place among the removable fastenings as these can be joined or disjoined easily. Stainless steels resistance to corrosion and staining, low maintenance and familiar lustre make it an ideal material for many applications. Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does.
Our study is confined to the metric thread cutting on stainless steel on CNC lathe. In this study we investigated the effect of cutting parameter on thread profile i.e., change of different dimensions on thread profile under different cutting conditions.
We used stainless steel SAE 304 for thread cutting. A single point carbide inserts
DCGT070208 is used for thread cutting. Cutting oil Hocut-795 H is used. The
thread cutting is performed on HMT L-45 CNC Horizontal CNC Lathe machine at
A screw thread, as shown in Fig. 2.2, may be defined as a ridge of uniform crosssection that follows a helical or spiral path on the outside or inside of a cylindrical (straight thread) or tapered (conical) surface (tapered thread).
A thread is called a right-hand thread if a nut when turned in clockwise direction screws on a bolt. Similarly if the nut screws off the bolt when turned in the clockwise direction, then thread is called left-hand thread.
2.2.1 Nomenclature
1. Pitch: The distance measured parallel to the axis from a point on a screw thread to a corresponding point on the next thread is called pitch or in other words the distance from crest to crest or root to root is called pitch of the thread.
2. Lead: The distance moved by a nut or a bolt in axial direction in one complete revolutions called lead.
5. Flank: The surface between the crest and the root is known as flank of the thread.
6. Angle of thread: The angle between the flanks measured on an axial plane is called angle of thread.
7. Depth: It is the distance between crest and root measured at right angle to the axis.
8. Nominal diameter: The diameter of the cylindrical piece on which threads are cut is called nominal diameter.
9. Major diameter: Diameter at the crest of the thread measured at right angle to the axis is called major diameter and is also known as outside diameter.
10. Minor diameter: The diameter at the core or root of the thread is called minor diameter. It is also called as core diameter.
External Threads: The threads on the outside surface of the bolt, stud and screw etc., are called external threads as shown in Fig. 2.2.
Internal Threads: The threads on the inside surface of the hole or a nut are called internal threads as shown in Fig. 2.3.
Fig. 2.4 Standard Whitworth (B.S.W.) Thread (ii) British Association (B.A.) Thread: As shown in Fig. 2.5, it is a symmetrical V thread in which angle between flanks is 47. These threads are used on screws for precision work.
(iii) Sellers Thread: This thread is also called as American national thread. As shown in Fig. 2.6, it is also a V thread in which angle between flanks is 60. These are used for general purpose as on bolts, nuts, studs and screws etc. Theoretical Depth, D = 0.866P Actual Depth, d = D
(iv) Unified Threads: Unified thread is shown in Fig. 2.7. India, United Kingdom, U.S.A. and Canada are the members of the International Organisation for Standardization (I.S.O.) and are agreed to have a common form of threads
(v) Metric Thread: As shown in Fig. 2.8, these are the threads based on metric system and the Bureau of Indian Standard has recommended to adopt the unified threads on metric system.
(vi) Square Threads: As shown in Fig. 2.9, the sides of the flanks of square threads are normal to the axis and hence parallel to each other. The pitch of the threads is often taken as twice that of B.S.W. threads of the same diameter. These are used for power transmission.
(vii) Acme Threads: As shown in Fig. 2.10, these are modified form of square threads and are much stronger than square threads. The threads angle is 29. These are used for the process of engagement and disengagement of threads e.g., lead screw of lathe, cocks and bench vices etc.
(viii) Knuckle Threads: Knuckle threads are the modified form of square threads, as shown in Fig. 2.11. These are semicircular at the crest and root. The radius of the semicircle is 0.25 P and working depth is 0.5 P. These threads are used in electric bulb and bottles etc.
(ix) Buttress Threads: As shown in Fig. 2.12, these threads are combined form of square and Vthreads. One side of the thread is perpendicular to the axis of the thread and other is inclined at 45. These are used for power transmission. Theoretical Depth, D = P Actual Depth, d D = 0.75 P
2.2.3 Metric Thread Specifications A thread specification provides necessary information about the thread for manufacture or purchase. Threads may be specified in basic or detailed form. Fig. 2.13(a) shows a basic specification of a Metric thread while Fig. 2.13(b) shows a detailed specification and the interpretation is given in Table 2.1.
( b) Detail specification
Description Metric Thread Identifier Major Diameter (mm) Separator Pitch (mm) Major Diameter Tolerance Specification Minor Diameter Tolerance Specification
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2.3
Stainless Steel:
Stainless steel is a generic term for a family of corrosion resistant alloy steels containing 10.5% or more chromium. All stainless steels have a high resistance to corrosion. This resistance to attack is due to the naturally occurring chromium-rich oxide film formed on the surface of the steel. Although extremely thin, this invisible, inert film is tightly adherent to the metal and extremely protective in a wide range of corrosive media. The film is rapidly self repairing in the presence of oxygen, and damage by abrasion, cutting or machining is quickly repaired.
Benefits of Stainless Steel: Corrosion resistance All stainless steels have a high resistance to corrosion. Low alloyed grades resist corrosion in atmospheric conditions; highly alloyed grades can resist corrosion in most acids, alkaline solutions, and chloride bearing environments, even at elevated temperatures and pressures.
High and low temperature resistance Some grades will resist scaling and maintain high strength at very high temperatures, while others show exceptional toughness at cryogenic temperatures.
Ease of fabrication The majority of stainless steels can be cut, welded, formed, machined and fabricated readily.
Strength The cold work hardening properties of many stainless steels can be used in design to reduce material thickness and reduce weight and costs. Other stainless steels may be heat treated to make very high strength components.
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Aesthetic appeal Stainless steel is available in many surface finishes. It is easily and simply maintained resulting in a high quality, pleasing appearance.
Hygienic properties The cleanability of stainless steel makes it the first choice in hospitals, kitchens, food and pharmaceutical processing facilities.
Life cycle characteristics Stainless steel is a durable, low maintenance material and is often the least expensive choice in a life cycle cost comparison.
Types of Stainless Steels: In addition to chromium, nickel, molybdenum, titanium, niobium and other elements may also be added to stainless steels in varying quantities to produce a range of stainless steel grades, each with different properties. There are a number of grades to chose from, but all stainless steels can be divided into five basic categories:
These are named according to the microstructure inherent in each steel group (a function of the primary alloying elements). Austenitic and ferritic grades account for approximately 95% of stainless steel applications.
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2.4
Conventionally, an operator decides and adjusts various machines parameters like feed , depth of cut etc depending on type of job, and controls the slide movements by hand. In a CNC Machine, as shown in Fig. 2.14, functions and slide movements are controlled by motors using computer programs. For a CNC machine control unit (MCU) decides cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, tool selection, coolant on off and tool paths. The MCU issues commands in form of numeric data to motors that position slides and tool accordingly.
Fig. 2.14 CNC Lathe with Steady Rest In the most advanced lathes, movement and control of the machine and its components are actuated by computer numerical controls (CNC). These lathes are usually equipped with one or more turrets. Each turret is equipped with a variety of tools and performs several operations on different surfaces of the workpiece. These machines are highly automated, the operations are repetitive and maintain the desired dimensional accuracy, and less-skilled labor is required (after the machine is set up). They are suitable for low to medium volume production.
Lathe machine is a machine which works on the principle that the work is held so that it can be rotated about an axis while the cutting tool is traversed past the work from one end to the other thereby forming it to the required shape.
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Common operations performed on a lathe are: facing, parallel turning, taper turning, knurling, thread cutting, drilling, reaming, and boring. The spindle is the part of the lathe that rotates. Various work holding attachments such as three jaw chucks, collets, and centers can be held in the spindle. The spindle is driven by an electric motor through a system of belt drives and/or gear trains. The main function of lathe is to provide a means of rotating a workpiece against a cutting tool, thereby removing metal.
All lathes, regardless of size and design are basically the same and serve 3 functions: (a) A support for the lathe accessories or the workpiece (b) A way of holding and revolving the workpiece (c) A means of holding and moving the cutting tool
A lathe is usually specified by (a) Its swing, that is , the maximum diameter of the workpiece that can be machined (b) The maximum distance between the headstock and tailstock centers (c) The length of the bed
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Feed rate is defined as the distance the tool travels during one revolution of the part. Spindle speed is the rotational frequency of the spindle of the machine, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). The preferred speed is determined by working backward from the desired surface speed (m/min) and incorporating the diameter of workpiece. Cutting speed (also called surface speed or simply speed) may be defined as the rate (or speed) that the material moves past the cutting edge of the tool.
Depth of Cut is the distance, tool penetrates in the workpiece. It is equal to half the difference between the initial diameter and the final diameter.
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2.6
Cutting Tool
The tool is wedge shape object of hard material. It is usually made from H.S.S. Beside H.S.S. machine tool is also made from High Carbon Steel, Satellite, Ceramics, Diamond, Abrasive, etc. The main requirement of tool material is hardness. It must be hard enough to resist cutting forces applied on work piece. Hot hardness, wear resistance, Toughness, Thermal conductivity, & specific heat, coefficient of friction, are other requirement of tool material. All these properties should be high.
2.6.1 Classification of Cutting Tools (A) 1. According to number of cutting edge: Single point cutting tool: It is simplest form of cutting tool & it have
only one cutting edge. Examples shear tools, lathe tools, planer tools, boring tolls etc.
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Multi point cutting tool: In this two or more single point cutting tools
arranged together as a unit. The rate of machining is more & surface finish is also better in this case. Example- milling cutter, drills, brooches, grinding wheels, abrasive sticks etc.
(B) 1. 2. 3.
According to motion: Linear motion tools lathe tools, brooches Rotary motion tools milling cutters, grinding wheels Linear & rotary motion tools drills, taps, etc.
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2.6.2 Single Point Cutting Tool Geometry Geometry of a single point cutting tool is shown in Fig. 2.16.
1.6.3 Terminology of Single Point Cutting Tool Shank It is main body of tool. The shank used to grip in tool holder. Flank The surface or surface below the adjacent of the cutting edge is called
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2.
flank of the tool. Face It is top surface of the tool along which the chips slides. Base It is actually a bearing surface of the tool when it is held in tool holder or
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4.
5.
Heel It is the intersection of the flank & base of the tool. It is curved portion at
the bottom of the tool. Nose It is the point where side cutting edge & base cutting edge intersect. Cutting edge It is the edge on face of the tool which removes the material
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from workpiece. The cutting edges are side cutting edge (major cutting edge) & end cutting edge ( minor cutting edge). Noise radius It provide long life & good surface finish sharp point on nose is
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highly stressed, & leaves grooves in the path of cut. Longer nose radius produce chatter.
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Tool angles-Tool angles have great importance. The tool with proper angle,
reduce breaking of tool, cut metal more efficiently, generate less heat.
Different angles of a single point cutting tool are as follows: I. Side cutting edge angle (Cs) (lead angle )
It is the angle between side cutting edge & side of tool flank. The complementary angle of the side cutting edge is called Approach angle. With lager side cutting edge angle the chips produced will be thinner & wider which will distribute the cutting forces & heat produced more over cutting edge. On other hand greater the component for force tending to separate the work & tool. This causes chatter.
II.
This is the angle between end cutting edge & line normal to tool shank. It satisfactory value is 80 to 150. This is denoted by Ce. Its function is to provide clearance or relief to trailing end of cutting edge. It prevent rubbing or drag between machined surface & the trailing port of cutting edge.
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It is the angle between face of tool & plane parallel to base. It is denoted by b Side rake angle (s)
IV.
It is angle between face of tool & the shank of the tool. It is denoted by s
V.
The angle between front surface of the tool & line normal to base of the tool is known as a front clearance angle It avoid rubbing of workpiece against tool.
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This formed by the side surface of the tool with a plane normal to the base of the tool. It avoid rubbing between flank & workpiece when tool is fed longitudinally.
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It is the angle between face & flank. Longer lip angle stronger will be cutting edge. This angle is maximum when clearance & rake angle are minimum. Lager lip angle allows high depth of cut, high cutting speed, work on hard material. It increase tool life & transfer heat very fast.
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A cutting fluid may be basically may be a coolant or a lubricant. Its effectiveness in cutting operation depends on a number factors, such as the method of application, temperature, cutting speed, and type of machining operation. The temperature increases as cutting speed increases. Therefore, cooling of the cutting zone is of major importance at high cutting speeds
Following are the four types of cutting fluids used in machining operations: (1) Oils (2) Emulsions (3) Semisynthetics (4) synthetics
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2.8
Surface Roughness
Surface roughness, often shortened to roughness, is a measure of the texture of a surface. It is quantified by the vertical deviations of a real surface from its ideal form. If these deviations are large, the surface is rough; if they are small the surface is smooth. Rough surfaces usually wear more quickly and have higher friction coefficients than smooth surfaces.
Main Measurement Methods of Surface Roughness: Inspection and assessment of surface roughness of machined workpiece can be carried out by means of different measurement techniques. These methods can be ranked in to the following classes: 1. Direct measurement methods 2. Comparison based techniques 3. Non contact methods 4. On - process measurement
Direct Measurement Methods: Direct methods assess surface finish by means of stylus type devices. Measurements are obtained using a stylus drawn along the surface to be measured. The stylus motion perpendicular to the surface is registered. This registered profile is then used to calculate the roughness parameters. This method requires interruption of the machine process, and the sharp diamond stylus may make micro- scratches on surfaces.
Comparison Based Techniques: Comparison techniques use specimens of surface roughness produced by the same process, material and machining parameters as the surface to be compared. Visual and tactile senses are used to compare a specimen with a surface of known surface finish.
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Non Contact Methods: There have been some works done to attempt to measure surface roughness using non contact technique. Electronic speckle correlation method given is an example.When coherent light illuminates a rough surface, the diffracted waves from each point of the surface mutually interfere to form a pattern which appears as a grain pattern of bright and dark regions. The spatial statistical properties of this speckle image can be related to the surface characteristics. The degree of correlation of two speckle patterns produced from the same surface by two different illumination beams can be used as a roughness parameter.
On-process measurement: Many methods have been used to measure surface roughness in process. For example: Machine vision: In this technique, a light source is used to illuminate the surface with a digital system to viewing the surface and the data being sent to a computer to be analyzed. The digitized data is then used with a correlation chart to get actual roughness values. Inductance method: An inductance pickup is used to measure the distance between the surface and the pickup. This measurement gives a parametric value that may be used to give a comparative roughness. However, this method is limited to measuring magnetic materials. Ultrasound: A spherically focused ultrasonic sensor is positioned with a non normal incidence angle above the surface. The sensor sends out an ultrasonic pulse to the a personal computer for analysis and calculation of roughness parameters.
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A section of standard length is sampled from the mean line on the roughness chart. The distance between the peaks and valleys of the sampled line is measured in the y direction. The value is expressed in micrometer (m). To obtain Ry, sample only the standard length. The part, where peaks and valleys are wide enough to be interpreted as scratches, should be avoided.
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(3)
A section of standard length is sampled from the mean line on the roughness chart. The distance between the peaks and valleys of the sampled line is measured in the y direction. Then, the average peak is obtained among 5 tallest peaks (Yp), as is the average valley between 5 lowest valleys(Yv). The sum of these two values is expressed in micrometer(m).
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2.9
Measuring Instrument
Fig. 2.17 Vernier Caliper Parts of a vernier caliper: 1. Outside jaws: It is used to measure external diameter or width of an object. 2. Inside jaws: It is used to measure internal diameter of an object. 3. Depth probe: It is used to measure depths of an object or a hole. 4. Main scale: It is the scale marked every mm. 5. Main scale: It is the scale marked in inches and fractions. 6. Vernier scale: It gives interpolated measurements to 0.1 mm or better. 7. Vernier scale: It gives interpolated measurements in fractions of an inch. 8. Retainer:It is used to block movable part to allow the easy transferring.
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2.9.3
Thread Gauges
A thread pitch gauge, as shown in Fig. 2.20, is used to measure the pitch or lead of a screw thread. Thread pitch gauges are used as a reference tool in determining the pitch of a thread that is on a screw or in a tapped hole. This tool is not used as a precision measuring instrument. This device allows the user to determine the profile of the given thread and quickly categorize the thread by shape and pitch. This device also saves time, in that it removes the need for the user to measure and calculate the thread pitch of the threaded item.
A Go/NoGo thread gauge refers to an inspection tool used to check thread profile against its allowed tolerances. Its name derives from its use: the gauge has two tests; the check involves the threads having to pass one test (Go) and fail the other (No Go). It is an integral part of the quality process that is used in the manufacturing industry to ensure interchangeability of parts between processes, or even between different manufacturers. A Go/NoGo gauge is a measuring tool that does not return a size in the conventional sense, but instead returns a state. The state is either acceptable (the part is within tolerance and may be used) or it is unacceptable (and must be rejected). Fig. 2.21 shows a Outside Thread Go/NoGo Gauge and Fig. 2.22 shows Inside
Thread Go/NoGo Gauge. They are well suited for use in the production area of the factory as they require little skill or interpretation to use effectively and have few, if any, moving parts to be damaged in the often hostile production environment.
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2.9.6 Profilometer
Profilometer, as shown in Fig. 2.24, is a measuring instrument used to measure a surface profile, in order to quantify its roughness. A diamond stylus is moved vertically in contact with a sample and then moved laterally across the sample for a specified distance and specified contact force. A profilometer can measure small surface variations in vertical stylus displacement as a function of position. A typical profilometer can measure small vertical features ranging in height from 10 nanometres to 1 millimetre. The height position of the diamond stylus generates an analog signal which is converted into a digital signal stored, analyzed and displayed. The radius of diamond stylus ranges from 20 nanometres to 50 m, and the horizontal resolution is controlled by the scan speed and data signal sampling rate. The stylus tracking force can range from less than 1 to 50 milligrams.
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Problem Statement
The main deliverable of our study is the knowledge of the effect of cutting parameters on thread profile i.e., the effect of the cutting speed and feed on the dimensions of thread profile. As a part of the project, we have studied the effect of the cutting parameters by recording different dimensions of thread profile under different values of cutting speed and feed on stainless steel. Thread cutting on stainless steel using carbide is the common machining operations in manufacturing industry. When the effect of cutting parameters is investigated, they can be optimized for efficient cutting.
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Chapter 3
Experimental Setup
3.1 Job Material
The material used for the experiment was Stainless Steel of grade 304 (SAE designation) or S30400 (UNS designation). The composition of the material is shown in Table 3.1. Table 3.1 Composition (by Weight) of Stainless Steel Grade SAE 304
% Cr
18-20
% Ni
8-10.5
%C
0.08
% Mn
2.0
% Si
0.75
%P
0.045
%S
0.03
%N
0.1
Fig. 3.1
Drawing of Job
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3.2
CNC Lathe
The HMT L-45 CNC lathe machine was used to perform the thread cutting. The specifications of the machine are tabulated in Table 3.2 and image of the machine is given in Fig. 3.2. Turret and control panel are shown in Fig. 3.3.
Fig. 3.3 Turret and Control Panel of HMT L-45 CNC Lathe
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Table 3.2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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3.3
THREADING TOOL For external thread cutting a single point, SANDVIK R166.0G-16MM01-300, cutting tool was used. The dimensions of the carbide insert are given in Fig. 3.4. The full specification of the carbide insert is given below. MATERIAL: TOOL GEOMETRY: PITCH: SPECIFICATION: Carbide Single Point Cutting Tool 3.0 mm R166.0G-16MM01-300, HA=2.25 & HB=0.42
The code key for T-Max U-Lock Insert for External Thread Cutting from Sandvik catalogue is as follows:
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Tools for external and internal thread cutting are shown in Fig. 3.6. For internal thread cutting a single point, SANDVIK R166.0L-16MM01-200, cutting tool was used. The full specification is given below. MATERIAL: TOOL GEOMETRY: PITCH: SPECIFICATION: Carbide Single Point Cutting Tool 2.0 mm R166.0L-16MM01-200, HA=1.27 & HB=0.12
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3.4
Cutting Fluid
Machine shops require the use of a coolant which is capable of working in many applications on a wide variety of metals. Hocut 795-H is a versatile product that can be used with many machines and metals. It is suitable when machining 300 and 400 series stainless steel. Hocut 795-H is compatible with hard water, is clean running and bio-stable, which assures long, odor-free sump life. It provides corrosion protection without staining and affords good lubrication for machine ways and indexing mechanisms. Low foaming characteristics make Hocut 795-H a good choice for high pressure applications. Under normal conditions, the shelf life for Hocut 795-H is one year. 5 to 10% concentration is used for machining. The main features of Hocut 795-H is as follows: Clean running/low foam Good corrosion protection Excellent machining capabilities
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Measurement of surface roughness on thread is done by cutting the job in pieces along radial direction (i.e., perpendicular to the axis of the longitudinal axis of the job), here about X-X axis, as shown in Fig. 3.7. Then the parted job is rotated through 60 clockwise, in order to facilitate the movement of stylus as shown in Fig. 3.8.
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Chapter 4
Experimental Data 4.1 CNC Programming for External and Internal Thread Cutting
N05 MSG (TURNING & CHAMFERING) N10 G0G90G95G18G53D0X1400; N15 M43 N20 S200 M03; N22 G96 S350; N25 T06 D1; N30 G0G90G54X50Z5M08; N35 G01X41Z0.2F0.3; N40 Z-40.0; N45 X50Z0.2; N50 X40.0; N55 Z-40.0; N60 X50.0 Z0.2; N65 X36.0 Z0.0; N70 X39.7 Z-2.0; N75 Z-40.0; N80 X50.0; N85 G0G90G53D0X1400Z5000M09; N90 M00;
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N95 MSG (FACING) N100 T02D0; N115 G0G90G54X50Z2.0; N120 G0X45.0; N125 Z-1.0; N130 X-2.0; N135 X50.0 Z5.0; N140 G0G90G53X1400Z5000; N145 M00;
N150 MSG (EXTERNAL THREADING) N155 T07D0; N160 G0G90G54X40Z5.0 N165 G01X40 Z2.0; N170 CYCLE 97 (3,2,-20,39.7,39.7,2,2,1.3,0.05,30,0,12,3,1,1,0); N175 G0G90G53X1400Z5000; N180 M00; N185 M30; The detail of the cycle program for external thread cutting is given in Table 4.1.
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Table 4.1
TABLE As Thread Si As Value Start Point End Point Diameter 1 Diameter 2 Run in Path Run out Path
Thread Depth Fin. allow Infeed Angle Start Pt. offs Cuts Non cuts Selection selection No. of Threads Retract
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N150 MSG (INTERNAL THREADING); N155 T08D0; N160 G0G90G54X40Z5.0 N165 G01X40 Z2.0; N170 CYCLE 97 (2,2,-20,39.7,39.7,2,2,1.3,0.05,30,0,12,3,1,1,0); N175 G0G90G53X1400Z5000; N180 M00; N185 M30; The detail of the cycle program for internal thread cutting is given in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2
TABLE As Thread Si As Value Start Point End Point Diameter 1 Diameter 2 Run in Path Run out Path Thread Depth Fin. Allow Infeed Angle Start Pt. offs Cuts Non cuts Selection Selection No. of Threads Retract
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4.2.1 Data obtained by Changing Spindle Speed at Feed Rate = 0.10 mm/rev and Cutting Speed = 300 rev/min: Table 4.3
S.NO
SPINDLE THREAD THREAD SPEED ANGLE DEPTH (rpm) (degree) (mm) 400 800 1200 1500 60.0 59.98 59.96 60.02 1.30 1.30 1.31 1.29
1 2 3 4
From Table 4.3, it is clear that there are no considerable effects of Spindle Speed on any other parameter other than surface roughness. Now plotting the graph between Spindle Speed and surface roughness: Graph b/w Spindle Speed & Surface Roughness
2 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000
SURFACE ROUGHNESS(Rmax)
Fig. 4.1
Graph b/w Spindle Speed & Surface Roughness for Ext. Thread
Fig. 4.1 shows the effect of change of Spindle Speed. It shows that as the spindle speed increases, the surface roughness decreases. It means improved surface finish is obtained.
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4.2.2 Data obtained by Changing Cutting Speed at Feed Rate = 0.10 mm/rev and Spindle Speed = 500 rpm: Table 4.4
S.N O
1 2 3 4
From Table 4.4, it is clear that there are no considerable effects of cutting speed on any other parameter other than surface roughness. Now plotting the graph between cutting speed and surface roughness:
Graph b/w Cutting Speed & Surface Roughness (Rmax) Surface Roughness (Rmax)
2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0 200 400 600 800 SURFACE ROUGHNESS(Rmax)
Fig. 4.2
Graph b/w Cutting Speed & Surface Roughness for Ext. Thread
Fig. 4.2 shows the effect of cutting speed on surface roughness. It shows that as the cutting speed increases, the surface roughness decreases. It means improved surface finish is obtained.
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4.2.3 Data obtained by Changing Feed Rate at Cutting Speed = 350 rev/min and Spindle Speed = 500 rpm: Table 4.5 Data Obtained By Changing Feed Rate
THREAD DEPTH (mm) THREAD PITCH (mm) EXTERNAL DIAMETER (mm) SURFACE ROUGHNESS (m)
1 2 3 4
From Table 4.5, it is clear that there are no considerable effects of feed on any other parameter other than surface roughness. Now plotting the graph between feed and surface roughness:
Graph b/w Feed Rate & Surface Roughness Surface Roughness (Rmax)
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1.5 1 0.5 0 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 SURFACE ROUGHNESS
Fig. 4.3
Graph b/w Feed Rate & Surface Roughness for Ext. Thread
Fig. 4.3 shows the effect of feed on surface roughness. It shows that as the feed increases, the surface roughness increases. It means poor surface finish is obtained.
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4.3.1 Data obtained by Changing Spindle Speed at Feed Rate = 0.10 mm/rev and Cutting Speed = 300 rev/min: Table 4.6
S.NO.
1 2 3 4
From Table 4.6, it is clear that there are no considerable effects of spindle speed on any other parameter other than surface roughness. Now plotting the graph between spindle speed and surface roughness:
1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 SURFACE ROUGHNESS(Rmax)
Spindle Speed (rpm) Fig. 4.4 Graph b/w Spindle Speed & Surface Roughness for Int. Thread
Fig. 4.4 shows the effect of spindle speed on surface roughness. It shows that as the spindle speed increases, the surface roughness decreases. It means improved surface finish is obtained.
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4.3.2 Data obtained by Changing Cutting Speed at Feed Rate = 0.10 mm/rev and Spindle Speed = 500 rpm: Table 4.7
S.NO.
1 2 3 4
From Table 4.7, it is clear that there are no considerable effects of cutting speed on any other parameter other than surface roughness. Now plotting the graph between cutting speed and surface roughness:
Fig. 4.5
Graph b/w Cutting Speed & Surface Roughness for Int. Thread
Fig. 4.5 shows the effect of cutting speed on surface roughness. It shows that as the cutting speed increases, the surface roughness decreases. It means improved surface finish is obtained.
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4.2.3 Data obtained by Changing Feed Rate at Cutting Speed = 350 rev/min and Spindle Speed = 500 rpm: Table 4.8 Data Obtained By Changing Feed Rate
S.NO. FEED RATE (mm/rev) THREAD ANGLE (degree) THREAD DEPTH (mm) THREAD INTERNAL SURFACE PITCH DIAMETER ROUGHNESS (mm) (mm) (m)
1 2 3 4
From Table 4.8, it is clear that there are no considerable effects of feed on any other parameter other than surface roughness. Now plotting the graph between feed and surface roughness:
Graph b/w Feed Rate & Surface Roughness Surface Roughness (Rmax)
3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 SURFACE ROUGHNESS(Rmax) 1 0.5 0 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3
Feed Rate(mm/rev)
Fig. 4.6
Graph b/w Feed Rate & Surface Roughness for Int. Thread
Fig. 4.6 shows the effect of feed on surface roughness. It shows that as the feed increases, the surface roughness increases. It means poor surface finish is obtained.
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2) As the cutting speed increases, the surface roughness decreases. It means improved surface finish is obtained.
3) As the feed increases, the surface roughness increases. It means poor surface finish is obtained.
Results for Internal Thread Cutting: 1) As the spindle speed increases, the surface roughness decreases. It means improved surface finish is obtained.
2) As the cutting speed increases, the surface roughness decreases. It means improved surface finish is obtained.
3) As the feed increases, the surface roughness increases. It means poor surface finish is obtained.
There are no major effects of cutting parameters on thread pitch, depth, angle and diameter of external and internal thread. The noticeable effect of thread cutting parameter is on thread surface roughness of external and internal thread. When spindle speed and cutting speed are increased separately; keeping other two parameters constant, the surface roughness is lowered i.e., improved surface finish is achieved for external and internal thread. When feed rate is increased keeping other two parameters, the surface roughness also increases i.e., surface finish gets poorer.
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References
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology By Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid
Geometry of Single Point Turning Tools and Drills, Fundamental and Practical Applications Astakhov, V.P.
Basic Nomenclature and Definitions for Single - Point Cutting Tools ANSI B94.50 1975 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
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