MACHINABILITY EVALUATION OF CARBON FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER UNDER DRY AND CHILLED AIR CUTTING CONDITION
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https://doi.org/10.11113/jurnalteknologi.v88.25255Keywords:
CFRP, chilled air, tool wear, delamination, cutting forceAbstract
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is widely used composite material known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and versatility in aerospace, automotive, and military applications. However, there are significant challenges associated with drilling CFRP, including issues such as burr, delamination and tool wear. In addition, environmental and health concerns associated with traditional cutting fluids further complicate the machining process. This study explores few alternatives to conventional cutting fluids, namely dry and chilled air cutting conditions in drilling CFRP. Key performance indicators, including tool wear, delamination, burr formation, cutting forces, cutting temperature, and hole quality, were analyzed to evaluate their interrelations and overall influence on drilling performance. The findings indicate that dry cutting produced approximately 24% lower flank wear compared to chilled air cutting, while chilled air achieved better delamination control. Although chilled air increased the cutting force by about 20%, it reduced the cutting temperature by nearly 40% and improved dimensional accuracy by minimizing deviations in hole diameter, circularity, and cylindricity. Overall, the results suggest that both cutting conditions offer distinct advantages depending on the targeted performance criteria. The findings also demonstrate the potential of dry and chilled air machining as eco-friendly alternatives for achieving efficient and high-quality CFRP drilling.
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