End-milling machinability of a carbon fiber reinforced laminated composite

Ucar M., Wang Y.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MATERIALS, vol.37, no.4, pp.46-52, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.46-52
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, the end-milling machinability characteristics of carbon fiber reinforced laminated composites was investigated. The composite contained 28 plies and the layup was [90, (+45/-45)(3), (-45/+45)(3), 90](s). The matrix material was epoxy and the fiber volume fraction was 63%. Four-flute carbide end mills were used in the experimental study, which had a 30 deg helix angle and an 11.11 mm diameter The cutting forces in the X, Y and Z directions were measured using a Kistler force dynamometer.