Influence of the Cutting Mode on the Stability of Work Material Adhering to the Tool Face in Intermittent Cutting of SUS304

Abstract

The profile of the finished surface of an eccentric bar turned with a cermet tool was measured and discussed. The profile depended on firstly cutting speed, then the cutting length. The cutting mode influenced little on the profile. The profiles had regular feed marks except ones turned at the cutting speed of 10 m/min. The adhesion of the work material to the tool face was stable. The large material adhering to the damaged tool edge resulted in the regular feed marks, while the profile had large peak-to-valley height.