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Direct examination of chip formation during metal machining by scanning electron microscopy
Author(s) -
Ramalingam S.,
Bell A. C.,
Black J. T.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
journal of microscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1365-2818
pISSN - 0022-2720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1973.tb03800.x
Subject(s) - scanning electron microscope , chip , scanner , machining , chip formation , materials science , electron microscope , process (computing) , optics , metal , nanotechnology , mechanical engineering , composite material , computer science , metallurgy , engineering , physics , tool wear , telecommunications , operating system
SUMMARY New insights into the mechanics and morphology of chip formation in metal cutting have been obtained by direct observation of an orthogonal cutting process in progress in a scanning electron microscope. A specimen stage specifically designed for this purpose is described. This stage permits dynamic viewing of all accessible areas of interest at magnifications up to ×5000 during cutting. Permanent records are obtained by videotaping each experiment. A brief summary of results is given, and extensions of the technique of dynamic scanner observation are suggested.