Built up edge

Schematic diagram showing a built up edge.

In single point cutting of metals, a built up edge (BUE) is an accumulation of material against the rake face, that seizes to the tool tip, separating it from the chip.[1]

Formation

Because shear is strongest at the contact surface with the cutting tool, the first layer of metal impacting and seizing on it work-hardens more than the rest of the volume of metal. As a consequence of this work hardening, this first layer of metal is stronger than the adjacent metal moving away from the workpiece. Effectively, said first layer becomes part of the tool. The process repeats itself and, after some time, a built up edge (which could be several hundred micrometres thick) forms.[1]

The conditions necessary for a noticeable edge to build up are that:

Effects on the cutting process

The built up edge effectively changes tool geometry and rake steepness. It also reduces the contact area between the chip and the cutting tool,[1] leading to:

However, the formation of BUEs have negative effects on the quality of the workpiece,[1] specifically:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Open University (UK), 2001. T881 Manufacture Materials Design: Block 2: Cutting, page 14. Milton Keynes: The Open University.
  2. 1 2 The Open University (UK), 2001. T881 Manufacture Materials Design: Block 2: Cutting, page 14 and 15. Milton Keynes: The Open University.
  3. 1 2 The Open University (UK), 2001. T881 Manufacture Materials Design: Block 2: Cutting, page 15. Milton Keynes: The Open University.
  4. Rao, P.N. (2009). Manufacturing Technology - 2, Metal cutting and Machine tools. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill. pp. 9–11. ISBN 978-0-07-008769-9.
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