The utilization of cutting planes is a key technique in Integer Linear Programming (ILP). However, cutting planes have seldom been applied in Pseudo-Boolean Optimization (PBO) algorithms derived from the Davis-Logemann-Loveland (DLL) procedure for Propositional Satisfiability (SAT). This paper proposes the utilization of cutting planes in a DLL-style PBO algorithm, which incorporates the most e...

In this study, 3-D finite element modeling of precision hard turning has been used to investigate the effects of cutting edge microgeometry on tool forces, temperatures and stresses in machining of AISI H13 steel using polycrystalline cubic boron nitrite (PCBN) inserts with two distinct edge preparations. Hard turning experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of cutting edge geometr...

The machining process exhibits piecewise behaviour and cannot be linearly extrapolated in a wide range. It cannot be modelled effectively using theories and equations. Thus, expert systems have emerged as a major tool for decision-making in such complicated situations (Singh & Raman, 1992). The conventional method for selecting machining parameters such as cutting speed and feed rate is based o...

In this paper, uniform and variable edge microgeometry design inserts are utilised and tested for 3D turning process. In 3D tool engagement with workpiece, thickness of the chip varies from a maximum equal to the feed rate (at primary cutting edge) to a minimum on the tool’s corner radius (at trailing cutting edge). The ideal tool edge preparation should posses a variable configuration which ha...

Finite Element Method (FEM) based techniques are available to simulate metal cutting processes and offer several advantages including prediction of tool forces, distribution of stresses, and temperatures, estimation of tool wear, and residual stresses on machined surfaces, optimization of cutting tool geometry, and cutting conditions. However, work material flow stress and friction characterist...

An effective procedure for the early detection and objective diagnosis of faults in turning machine cutting tools is described. The procedure involves the use of an inductive inference theory-based classification program called "Snob". The program objectively divides frequency spectra, generated from force measurements, into classes representing different cutting tool conditions. The estimated ...

This paper studied the cutting properties of Ti-6Al-4V under cryogenic cooling to find a solution of improvement in tool load-carrying, thermal stress, tool life and finish quality. Firstly, this paper established a 3-D cutting model of Ti-6Al-4V under cryogenic cooling with liquid nitrogen, and then set the parameters of material, friction model and cutting conditions. Based on this model, the...

This paper presents specific cutting energy measurements as a function of the cutting speed and tool cutting edge geometry. The experimental work was carried out on a vertical CNC machining center with 7,500 rpm spindle rotation and 7.5 kW power. Hardened steels ASTM H13 (50 HRC) were machined at conventional cutting speed and high-speed cutting (HSC). TiN coated carbides with seven different g...

Milling is one of the most common manufacturing processes in industry. Despite recent advances in machining technology, productivity in milling is usually reduced due to the process limitations such as high cutting forces and stability. If milling conditions are not selected properly, the process may result in violations of machine limitations and part quality, or reduced productivity. The usua...

in this paper, to simulate mechanical stress on the cutter bar of the harvesting combine during cutting of wheat stems, first, shearing strength of the stems was measured for various moisture content levels and cutting heights. after that the cutter bar of combine was simulated by abaqus with the specified conditions. the results of the simulation showed that with increase in moisture content o...