Experimental Cutting Force Properties on Interpenetrating Network Composites with Double Metal Phases

Abstract

Cutting properties of interpenetrating network composites are important to ensure machining quality. The cutting force signals were measured by resistance strain gage of octagonal ring style and data acquisition and processing system. The results show that the cutting forces are affected by cutting conditions. To average cutting forces of interpenetrating network composites, the laws are basically consistent with that of the traditional materials. Because of the reinforced phase, the sudden cutting forces arise in cutting process whose values are relate to cutting parameters and reinforced phase dimensions.