Thomas Sukardi, Paryanto, Van-Quyet Tran, Achmad Arifin
Discovering low-cost materials still requires obtaining cutting tools with better wear resistance that achieve the desired surface roughness. This study evaluated the tool performance, which utilised HASE, LASE, and HSS tip materials under different cutting conditions. The tool tips were applied to cut mild steel and S45C workpieces at various feed rates and depths of cut in turning. Then, the surface roughness and tool wear were measured to assess the tool performance. The results denoted that, for the turning on mild steel, the tool with the HASE tip had superior wear resistance and better surface roughness, particularly in thicker cuts, compared to those with HSS and LASE tips. Accordingly, the HASE tool is excellently suited for roughing work, mainly when dealing with larger depths of cut and higher feed rates. However, for the turning process on S45C, a cutting tool with a LASE tip is preferable. LASE utilisation could improve the general productivity of the turning process due to its increased wear resistance. Copyright © 2024 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
Department of Mechanical Engineering Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hungyen University of Technology and Education, Viet Nam
