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Machinability Characterization in Drilling Graphite Fiber-Composites
Proceedings of the NAMRX XXVI Conference (1998: May 19-22, Atlanta, GA)
  • Ugo E. Enemuoh
  • A. Sherif El-Gizawy
  • Anthony Chukwujekwu Okafor, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

Due to the inhomogeneous nature of the composite materials, the machinability of fiber reinforced composites is different from that of metals. In this paper, a method for characterization of the machinability of composite materials is presented. This method is based on parametric analysis of the drilling process using the Design of Experiments Approach. The project goal includes quantifying the effects of cutting speed, feed rate, tool material, and tool geometry on delamination, surface roughness, and thrust force during the drilling of carbon fiber-reinforced composites. Utilizing the aforementioned method, the optimum machinability characteristics of graphite fiber reinforced composites were predicted with 97% accuracy.

Meeting Name
NAMRX XXVI Conference (1998: May 19-22, Atlanta, GA)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Delamination,
  • Drilling,
  • Graphite Fibers,
  • Machinability,
  • Surface Roughness
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1998 Society of Manufacturing Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
5-22-1998
Publication Date
22 May 1998
Citation Information
Ugo E. Enemuoh, A. Sherif El-Gizawy and Anthony Chukwujekwu Okafor. "Machinability Characterization in Drilling Graphite Fiber-Composites" Proceedings of the NAMRX XXVI Conference (1998: May 19-22, Atlanta, GA) (1998)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/anthony-okafor/27/