SteelTurningLab--IE1205.docVIP

IE 1225 MACHINING LAB 5 -- PRACTICE ON A LATHE “Machining Steel” A Lab in Two Parts Part A Equipment: Lathe w/ tool post Single point Triangular Carbide Cutter Positive Tool Holders Micrometer CR 1018 Steel Workpiece (1 (25.4 mm) diameter -- Center Drilled) During this laboratory the student team will produce the part “Adjuster Leg” shown on the attached sheets. The machining operations required will include longitudinal turning, chamfering, and face turning (facing) during Part A. The cutting tool should be positioned with an adequate side cutting edge (lead) angle to allow free cutting operations, we will be using both right hand and left hand cutters to perform each operation. Note the tool’s positive rake angle and clearance angles. The chips as they are produced will slide over the rake face away from the work when properly mounted. Also, the tool post/tool holder is mounted so that any problems in the operation tend to eject the tool from the workpiece to minimize damage. After the tool is mounted, with tool tip on center (or very slightly above center), the tool and tool holder should be tightened rigidly to the lathes tool post. When performing the longitudinal turning operations, the majority of the laboratory, the student teams most consider the appropriate Process Plan. Typically, the operation will follow a series of passes. Starting with Roughing operations of high feed, large depth of cut (doc) and moderate speed, through semi-finishing to final finishing operations employing small feeds and doc of 0.005 to 0.0075 [0.127 - 0.191 mm] and high(er) speeds. Specific machining recommendations for CR 1018 steel are found in the Machining Data Center Machining Handbook. For each of your groups machining passes calculate the cutting speed and/or RPM rate, metal removal rate (MRR), cutting time and ideal surface finish generated -- formulae in handout shown below. These calculations should be tabulated in your group lab report to be submitted aft