Investigation of Output Parameters of Titanium Reverse Turning

Abstract

Titanium alloys are hard to machine by all types of cutting. The cutting data influence on the output parameters of the turning process after the VT20 titanium alloy machining has been studied. The turning cutters with carbide inserts were used that enable cutting in a forward and reverse direction. Cutting forces, vibration, surface roughness and residual stresses were measured. Measurements of residual stresses were performed by x-ray diffraction. The relationship of output parameters and the cutting data are shown.