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This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the machinability of in situ Al-6061–TiB2 metal matrix composite (MMC) prepared by flux-assisted synthesis. These composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and micro-hardness analysis. The influence of reinforcement ratio of 0, 3, 6, and 9 wt.% of TiB2 on machinability was examined. The effect of machinability parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut on flank wear, cutting force and surface roughness were analyzed during turning operations. From the test results, we observe that higher TiB2 reinforcement ratio produces higher tool wear, surface roughness and minimizes the cutting forces. When machining the in situ MMC with high speed causes rapid tool wear due to generation of high temperature in the machining interface. The rate of flank wear, cutting force, and surface roughness are high when machining with a higher depth of cut. An increase in feed rate increases the flank wear, cutting force and surface roughness.
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Anandakrishnan, V., Mahamani, A. Investigations of flank wear, cutting force, and surface roughness in the machining of Al-6061–TiB2 in situ metal matrix composites produced by flux-assisted synthesis. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 55, 65–73 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-010-3042-3
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