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Dynamic behavior analysis of drill-threading process when machining AISI Al-Si-Cu4 alloy

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Conventional threading operations involve two distinct machining processes: drilling and threading. Therefore, it is time consuming for the tools must be changed and the workpiece has to be moved to another machine. This paper presents an analysis of the combined process (drilling followed by threading) using a single tool for both operations: the tap-milling tool. Before presenting the methodology used to evaluate this hybrid tool, the ODS (operating deflection shapes) basics is shortly described. ODS and finite element modeling (FEM) were used during this research to optimize the process aiming to achieve higher stable machining conditions and increasing the tool life. Both methods allowed the determination of the natural frequencies and displacements of the machining center and optimize the workpiece fixture system. The results showed that there is an excellent correlation between the dynamic stability of the machining center-tool holder and the tool life, avoiding a tool premature catastrophic failure. Nevertheless, evidence showed that the tool is very sensitive to work conditions. Undoubtedly, the use of ODS and FEM eliminate empiric decisions concerning the optimization of machining conditions and increase drastically the tool life. After the ODS and FEM studies, it was possible to optimize the process and work material fixture system and machine more than 30,000 threaded holes without reaching the tool life limit and catastrophic fail.

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  1. South of Bahia Faculty, FASB, Teixeira de Freitas, BA, Brazil

    Wisley Falco Sales

  2. University of São Paulo, USP, São Carlos, SP, Brazil

    Marcelo Becker

  3. Fiat Automóveis S.A., FIAT, Betim, MG, Brazil

    Alexandre G. Gurgel

  4. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, PUC Minas, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

    Jánes L. Júnior

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Sales, W.F., Becker, M., Gurgel, A.G. et al. Dynamic behavior analysis of drill-threading process when machining AISI Al-Si-Cu4 alloy. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 42, 873–882 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-008-1658-3

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