Finite Element Modeling of Burr Formation in Orthogonal Metal Cutting

Abstract

A coupled thermo-mechanical model of plane-strain orthogonal metal cutting including burr formation is presented using the commercial finite element code. A simulation procedure based on Normalized Cockroft-Latham damage criterion is proposed for the purpose of better understanding the burr formation mechanism and obtaining a quantitative analysis of burrs at exit. The cutting process is simulated from the transient initial chip formation state to the steady-state of cutting, and then to tool exit transient chip flow, by incrementally advancing the cutting tool. The effects of cutting condition on the non-steady-state chip flow while tool exit can be investigated using the developed finite element model.