Re-examining the machining frictional boundary conditions using fractals

S Raman; J Chellaperumal

Date

2002-07-01

Publisher

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture

This paper presents experimental evidence for the existence of non-Euclidean contact geometry at the tool-chip interface in the machining of aluminium alloy, which challenges conventional assumptions. The geometry of contact at the tool rake face is modelled using fractals and a dimension is computed for its description. The variation in the fractal dimension with the cutting speed is explored.

Keywords

machining frictional boundary, fractals, tool-chip interface, aluminium alloy

Citation

Raman, S., & Chellaperumal, J. (2002). Re-examining the machining frictional boundary conditions using fractals. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 216(7), 993-997. doi: 10.1243/09544050260174193