New developments in cooling techniques for machining superalloys

ABSTRACT: The paper presents an update of the recent literature on advances in cooling techniques for machining of difficult to machine materials such as nickel and titanium-based alloys used in aero-engine and aerostructure applications. The review covers: cryogenic machining, minimum quantity lubrication, the combination of MQL and cryogenic cooling, and high-pressure lubricoolant supply. Examples of applications in industrial processes are also given.

KEYWORDS: cooling techniques, cryogenic machining, cryogenic cooling, minimum quantity lubrication, MQL, high-pressure lubricoolant supply, difficult to machine materials, nickel alloys, titanium-based alloys

STRESZCZENIE: W artykule przedstawiono najnowsze osiągnięcia w technikach chłodzenia przy obróbce materiałów trudnoobialnych, takich jak stopy niklu i stopy tytanu, stosowanych w silnikach i konstrukcjach lotniczych. Przegląd obejmuje: chłodzenie kriogeniczne i minimalne, połączenie tych technik, czyli kriogeniczne chłodzenie minimalne, oraz chłodzenie pod wysokim ciśnieniem. Przedstawiono również przykłady zastosowań przemysłowych.

SŁOWA KLUCZOWE: chłodzenie, chłodzenie kriogeniczne, chłodzenie minimalne, chłodzenie pod wysokim ciśnieniem, materiały trudnoobrabialne, superstopy, stopy niklu, stopy tytanu

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17814/mechanik.2021.7.9

 

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