MFG 563 Metal Cutting Mechanics and Dynamics

Homework II
Turning Process Simulation
Due Date: April 15, 2023

1. Develop a computer code (e.g. in MATLAB) for simulation of the turning process.
The program should be able to predict the following:

- Turning forces in 3 directions

- Turning torque and power.

The inputs to the program :

- Orthogonal cutting data (shear stress, shear angle and friction)
- Tool geometry (rake, side cutting edge and oblique angle, nose radius etc.)
- Cutting conditions (feed, depth, cutting speed)
- Work geometry (diameter)

Use the oblique cutting model for estimation of cutting force coefficients.

2. Conduct simulations for several different cases to demonstrate the effects of

- Oblique cutting angle
- Nose radius
- Side edge cutting angle
on the turning forces. Discuss the results.