Effect of cutting parameters on cutting force and surface roughness during machining microalloyed steel: Comparison between ferrite-pearlite, tempered martensite and ferrite-bainite-martensite microstructures
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture
Published online on March 07, 2016
Abstract
Three different microstructures, namely ferrite–pearlite, tempered martensite and ferrite–bainite–martensite of 38MnSiVS5 microalloyed steel, were produced using controlled thermomechanical processing. The properties are comparable to quenched and tempered steel. The developed microstructures were turned to evaluate their machinability. Mixed modes of response were observed while ferrite–bainite–martensite microstructure exhibits better machinability by way of good surface texture/finish, the ferrite–pearlite microstructure of least strength encounters smaller cutting force.