Effect of cutting modes and tool wear on the microhardness of the surface layer after face milling of structural and stainless steels

The quality of the surface layer of the parts directly affects the life cycle of these parts within machine components. The required surface quality of parts can be secured when keeping a certain operational sequence. Each operation in this sequence affects the final result due to the so-called technological heredity. This means that after each operation it is necessary to achieve certain properties, such as maximum achievable microhardness of the machined surface and residual compressive stresses. This research aims to study the management of machined surface quality after face milling of structural and stainless steels. The laboratory of the Department of Machining and Assembly of the Technical University of Liberec has carried out tests to examine the effect of cutting modes and tool wear on the microhardness of the machined surface after milling.https://journalmt.com/artkey/mft-201806-0023_effect-of-cutting-modes-and-tool-wear-on-the-microhardness-of-the-surface-layer-after-face-milling-of-structura.ph