Cutting characteristics in the end milling of stainless steel

Abstract

A method is proposed for calculating the cutting characteristics in the end milling of stainless steel workpieces. The calculation is based on analysis of the parameters for the chip-formation zone and takes account of softening of the material under the action of the cutting temperature. The calculated tool life and the torque are approximated by polynomial equations, which may be used to calculate the constraints on milling and to optimize the machining conditions.