Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites have many excellent properties, which make them be widely used in many applications. After demolding processes, CFRP composites still need additional machining processes to achieve final shape with desired tolerances. Edge trimming is the first machining process performed on composites after their molding processes. Because of carbon fibers’ abrasive properties as well as CFRPs’ properties of inhomogeneity and anisotropy, CFRPs are regarded as the difficult-to-cut materials. Many problems are generated in traditional machining processes. To reduce and solve the problems, edge trimming using rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM) is reported in this manuscript. This paper, for the first time, makes the comparisons on machining performance (cutting forces, torque, and surface roughness) between edge trimming processes with and without ultrasonic vibration assistance. To better understand effects of ultrasonic vibration on such a process, machining mechanisms are also obtained and analyzed. This paper will provide guides for RUM edge trimming of CFRP composites.
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ASME 2018 13th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference
June 18–22, 2018
College Station, Texas, USA
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- Manufacturing Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-5138-8
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Edge Trimming of CFRP Composites Using Rotary Ultrasonic Machining: Effects of Ultrasonic Vibration
Yuanchen Li,
Yuanchen Li
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
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Xinlin Wang,
Xinlin Wang
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
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Weilong Cong
Weilong Cong
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
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Hui Wang
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Fuda Ning
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Yingbin Hu
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Yuanchen Li
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Xinlin Wang
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Weilong Cong
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Paper No:
MSEC2018-6362, V004T03A051; 10 pages
Published Online:
September 24, 2018
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Wang, H, Ning, F, Hu, Y, Li, Y, Wang, X, & Cong, W. "Edge Trimming of CFRP Composites Using Rotary Ultrasonic Machining: Effects of Ultrasonic Vibration." Proceedings of the ASME 2018 13th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 4: Processes. College Station, Texas, USA. June 18–22, 2018. V004T03A051. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2018-6362
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