ABSTRACT
This paper presents an investigation on the behavior and effect of the machining process by drilling through a DIN S700MC steel alloy, correlating the preparation of cutting-edge geometry with different coolinglubrication conditions, and focusing on the surface finishing of the machined part. In this context, experimental tests were performed with different cooling-lubrication systems (abundance, MQL, and dry) using solid carbide twist drills, coated with titanium aluminum nitride, with or without meso-geometry preparation (roundings). As response variables were assessed the texture (roughness), the layer affected by heat throughout the hole and burr dimensional profiles. The results indicate a significant reduction of roughness values when using the rounding drill flank, face and guides. Statistically, this result was not influenced by the different cooling-lubrication systems. Regarding burr dimension generated by the process, the tool with no meso-geometry preparation presented the same values along with the application of fluid in abundance (emulsion). In the analysis of the layer affected by heat, the tool with meso-geometry preparation presented lower values of the affected layer (microstructure change) and, statistically, there were no significant variations between the application of fluid in abundance and with MQL.
Keywords
HSLA steel drilling; minimum quantity lubrication; drill meso-geometry
