Szwaja-CNCMachiningLubrication,ReducingWear-EWP.docVIP

CNC MACHINING LUBRICATION: REDUCING WEAR ONE CUT AT A TIME Friction and Wear in Materials RPI Hartford Class MANE – Report prepared by Nicholas Szwaja 660860258 Date 12/13/12 Table of Contents Introduction 1 What is CNC Machining? 1 Tool Wear 4 Lubrication 6 Conclusion 10 References 11 List of Figures Figure 1: CNC Image 2 Figure 2: Tool Bit 1 2 Figure 3: Tool Bit 2 3 Figure 4: Tool Bit 3 with applied lubricant 4 Figure 5: Edge Wear 5 Figure 6: Crater Wear 5 Figure 7: Flute delivery system 9 Figure 8: CO2 delivery system 10  Introduction The purpose of this project is to investigate the various types of lubrication Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines use during machining, more specifically the milling operations. A CNC machine is an automated system used to machine components (metallic and non-metallic) with high degree of precision [1]. The CNC machine uses a variety of tools that can be operated at various rotational and feed speeds to cut various designs resulting in minimal additional machining due to the accuracy of the programing. Due to the metal to metal contact (tool bit to material) and high rotational speed of the CNC operation, the tool bits need a method to reduce wear to increase the longevity of each tool and maintain the tools sharp cutting edge. To do this, lubrication is applied directly to the tool bit and cutting surface during machining to keep the friction low and to keep the temperature down [1]. The lubricant also assists in carrying away debris as to not get caught between the tool and material [1]. This project will investigate the various CNC machines lubrication and the advantages and disadvantages of each lubricant for milling. What is CNC Machining? Before lubrication can be discussed it is important to understand what a CNC machine is and what type of capabilities these machines can possess. A CNC machine is an automated process for machining that uses computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM