Comparative investigation on grindability of K4125 and Inconel718 nickel-based superalloys

Nickel-based superalloy is a typical hard-to-machining material in the aero-engine manufacturing industry. The grindability difference of two kinds of nickel-based superalloys, i.e., equiaxed cast nickel-based superalloy K4125 and wrought nickel-based superalloy Inconel718, are discussed in this art...

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Published in:International journal of advanced manufacturing technology 2018-07, Vol.97 (5-8), p.1649-1661
Main Authors: Qian, Ning, Ding, Wenfeng, Zhu, Yejun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CAE) and Design
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD
Engineering
Grindability
Grinding wheels
Industrial and Production Engineering
Machining
Mechanical Engineering
Media Management
Nickel
Nickel base alloys
Original Article
Superalloys
Surface properties
Workpieces
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Summary:Nickel-based superalloy is a typical hard-to-machining material in the aero-engine manufacturing industry. The grindability difference of two kinds of nickel-based superalloys, i.e., equiaxed cast nickel-based superalloy K4125 and wrought nickel-based superalloy Inconel718, are discussed in this article. The influence of grinding parameters (e.g., grinding speed, workpiece speed, and depth of cut) on the grinding force, grinding temperature, and ground surface quality are explored. The results illustrate that under the given grinding conditions, grinding K4125 generates higher forces than Inconel718. The temperature from the K4125 grinding process is beyond 400 °C, while the temperature from grinding on Inconel718 is below 200 °C. Moreover, because of the chip adhesion on the wheel surface when grinding K4125, not only the wheel wear is more severe but also the ground surface of K4125 is worse than that of Inconel718. Accordingly, it could be inferred that the grindability of K4125 is worse than that of Inconel718.
ISSN:0268-3768
1433-3015
DOI:10.1007/s00170-018-1993-y