Machining Force and Modes for Si Wafer Machining with Rotational Tool

Abstract

In this study, basic experiments involving machining using a rotational tool were conducted with the aim of increasing the volume of material removed rate in ductile-mode machining of Si wafers. The machining surface and machining force was compared to experimentally clarify the material removal process for a single cutting edge, the critical cutting thickness tc at which occurs of cracks was set as the machining condition. Then, the three machining modes were experimentally revealed. As the result, the ductile-mode machining surface was obtained that the total depth of cut was under less than 78.5μm on ductile-brittle-mode machining.