IK4-IDEKO is
presenting a project that will optimise productivity and efficiency of the
turning of low machineability materials, common in markets such as
aeronautical.
Turning is one of the most widely used stock removal processes in industry,
especially used for ferrous metal materials. However, in recent years, the
application of exotic materials such as aeronautical alloys, has led to turning
conditions becoming stricter and the existing techniques have to be optimised
or new procedures developed for their machining.
As an example,
in the aeronautical sector, the critical parts are the engine compressors and
turbines which are made up of materials such as titanium alloys and
nickel-based super alloys such as Inconel 718. These critical parts are made of
low machineability materials, but are subject to strict requirements and
standards. It is essential to control the process so that production costs do
not escalate and to offer a quality and competitive product.
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