Cutting Performance of Al_2O_3/TiC/TiN Nanocomposite Tools

摘要

A multi-scale and multi-phase nanocomposite ceramic cutting tool material Al_2O_3/TiC/TiN(LTN) with high comprehensive mechanical properties has been successfully fabricated by means of adding micro-scale TiC and nano-scale TiN particles. The cutting performance and wear mechanisms of this advanced ceramic cutting tool were researched by turning two kinds of hardened steel 40Cr and T10A respectively. Compared with the commercial ceramic tool LT55, LTN showed a superior wear resistance with certain machining parameters. The machining tests indicated that the new materials tool is suitable for continuously dry cutting of hardened steel with high hardness at high speed.