Advanced cutting tool life evaluation based on fractal analysis for hard-to-machine materials

The global goal of this project is to drastically reduce ABIPA’s tooling cost that can reach 5 million dollars a year. This reduction would rely on a performant tool condition evaluation technique (using fractal analysis) to be able to use tools in their optimal capability.
This research proposal focuses on tool wear and tool life evaluation for machining of Inconel and titanium. An innovative technique is proposed to analyze data acquired during machining in order to evaluate the condition of the tool. Present proposed research aims at evaluating this method capability for Inconel machining using ABIPA cutting conditions in lab environment. This research seeks to demonstrate the application of this method for a better precision in tool life estimation for machining hard-to-machine materials.
Finally a statistical analysis of tool usage will be performed. This will allow the company to better apprehend the cost benefit of using a fractal analysis based highly technical and innovative monitoring system.

Faculty Supervisor:

Marek Balazinski

Student:

Partner:

ABIPA

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

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