Abstract

In this paper we have presented methodology for development of life prediction model for first order tool during turning of hardened 42CrMo4 steel at different levels of hardness. It is important to be able to predict and describe the tool life in regards to manufacturing costs during industrial production. Tool life is defined as the of cutting time that tool can be used. Cutting tools can be used when they do not reach tool life criteria and can produce parts with desired surface finish and dimensional accuracy. Flank wear of cutting tools is often selected as the tool life criterion because it determines the diametric accuracy of machining, its stability and reliability. Tool wear is defined as a gradual loss of tool material at contact zones of workpiece and tool material, resulting the cutting tool to reach its life limit. This paper investigates the tool wear of TiN coated tungsten carbide inserts under dry cutting, using the central composite design of experiments method (DoE) with three factors at three levels. By using the multiple linear regression analysis between cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut, it determines the effects of cutting conditions on extended Taylor’s tool life equation.