Cutting-forces when up-milling in beech

By use of a load cell, a computer and a fast scanning device we have examined the cutting-forces on the tool in a milling machine. Several experiments have been elaborated with different rotation and feeding speeds. The aim is to study, in detail, how wood chips are produced. By a better understanding of this process it must be possible to manufacture wooden details for furniture and other products with minimal errors and, hence, there will be reduced need for sanding and other expensive extra treatment in order to achieve an acceptable result of the finished surface. The load cell was used to register the forces in three directions. These registrations, however, were not easy to interpret because of the vibrations which were introduced in the experimental setup when milling started. A computerized filter therefore had to be used in order to extract only those registrations which were of interest. We found that the cutting forces in beech varied from approximately 40 up to 86 N/cm in the work-piece feed direction, i.e. in the Y-direction, and from about 14 to 51 N/cm in the X-direction, i.e. in the normal to the cut surface. A larger average chip thickness resulted in larger forces but we could not find a clear relationship which, in full, explained our result.     

Orthogonal cutting mechanics of maple: modeling a solid wood-cutting process

The experimental results of orthogonal cutting of maple and the modeling of the cutting mechanics are presented. The tool cutting forces were measured for different feed rates. A set of equations relating the tangential and feed forces to the tool edge width and feed rate (chip thickness) to calculate the chip and edge cutting force coefficients was developed. Then the chip force and edge force coefficients were calculated from experimentally obtained cutting forces and were plotted in a polar-coordinate system with respect to the fiber orientation of the maple disk. The polar-coordinate presentation of the cutting force results and the calculated cutting force coefficients provides an excellent visual appreciation of the relation between the cutting forces and the wood fiber orientation. Chips were also collected from various sectors of the wood disk. This analysis further identified the effects of fiber orientation and cutting forces on the types of chip formed and hence the cutting mechanics involved. By applying the calculated cutting coefficients for each tool orientation (in respect to the grain) it is possible to predict the feed and tangential forces for any feed rates. There is good agreement between the predicted and measured cutting forces.     

Application of fracture mechanics for energetic effects predictions while wood sawing

In the classical approach, energetic effects (cutting forces and cutting power) of wood sawing process are generally calculated on the basis of the specific cutting resistance, which is in the case of wood cutting the function of more or less important factors. On the other hand, cutting forces (or power—more interesting from energetic point of view) could be considered from a point of view of modern fracture mechanics. Cutting forces may be employed to determine not only toughness but also shear yield strength, which are then applied in the models. Furthermore, forecasting of the shear plane angle for the cutting models, which include fracture toughness in addition to plasticity and friction, broadens possibilities of energetic effects modelling of the sawing process even for small values of the uncut chip. Mentioned models are useful for estimation of energetic effects of sawing of every kinematics. However, for band saws and circular sawing machines, the chip acceleration power variation as a function of mass flow and tool velocity ought to be included in analysis of sawing at larger cutting speeds.     

数控微米刨切试验台的设计与试验

为解决传统热磨法加工微米薄木片及木纤维中高能耗、工序复杂、加工成本高的缺点,现改变加工方法,采用顺纹纵向刨切木材的方式,研发了数控微米刨切试验台。试验台主要由机架、纵向进给机构总成、工件夹具、控制面板、刨切机构总成、升降机构总成和限位机构组成,可对宽度为50 mm,长度为300～600 mm,高度为20～90 mm的木材工件进行纵向进给、切削量进给和刨切作业。笔者对试验台整机以及各机构进行设计,并通过ANSYSY对刀具进行强度校核。通过试验,确定刨切机构切削角δ取45°,刀刃伸出量h取0.05 mm,刀门宽度d取0.2 mm,刨得的木片平均厚度为18.7μm,最薄为15μm。最后通过显微镜观察发现经过刨切后的刀刃部分出现磨损,可通过表面改性提高刀具的耐磨性。     

自制测力仪用于木材三向切削力的测定

评定木材切削刀具的切削性能及切削表面的加工质量时，均需测定木材切削时的三向切削力：主切削力、进给力及侧向力，因此设计一台合适的三向测力仪成为关键。本文以单一八角环为基础，引申出单向延伸式八角环、组合式八角环及双向延伸式八角环测力仪，并逐一分析其结构特点及应用于木材三向切削力测定的可行性。最终确定双向延伸式四耳环八角环性能最优，并对其进行设计、制选、标定及切削试验。试验结果表明该型完全符合木材三向切削力测定的要求。     

Knife slicing of wood across the grain

Summary This paper investigates a method for slicing thick pieces of wood across the grain using a sharp steel knife, and it demonstrates the effectiveness of the knife slicing process at an experimental level. In order to highlight the key parameters facilitating or hindering the thick slicing process, several factors affecting the cutting forces and the cut surface quality have been studied; the blade geometry, the effect of friction, the cutting speed, the boundary load constraints and the wood moisture content. The results indicate that a large proportion of the cutting force may be related to the wedging action of the blade in the wood. Therefore, significant reductions in the cutting energy can be achieved by optimising the blade shape. A simple homogeneous strain model has been developed which quantifies the cutting forces in terms of the blade angle and the blade surface friction. The results from this theoretical model are compared with the experimental findings and discussed in relation to methods for improving the cutting technique.This work was funded by the Foundation for Research Science and Technology. This support is gratefully acknowledged     

A model to predict productivity of different chipping operations

The chipping operation is an important component of harvesting systems producing biomass and pulp chips. This paper aimed to develop a valid model to predict the productivity of chipping as part of these operations. Over a number of years more than 200 different time studies were conducted on chipping operations in Italy and Australia. Multiple regressions and backward stepwise data analysis methods were applied to develop a productivity prediction equation, considering the following variables: machine power (kW), piece size (m³), crew size, harvesting method, species, tree part, wood condition, wood lay-out, chipping type, propulsion, feeding method, point of chipping, season, location of chip discharge, country (Italy or Australia) and type of operation (biomass chip operation or pulp chip operation). The final productivity model included machine power, average piece size, location of chip discharge and type of operation as significant variables. The internal validation test was conducted using five witness samples from Italy and Australia, which confirmed the validity at α=0.05. Additional international case studies from North America, South America, and central and northern Europe were used to test the accuracy of the model, in which 15 studies confirmed the model's validity and two failed to pass the test.     

11种针叶树材的切削厚度、刀具前角和木材含水率对切削阻力影响的研究

对11种针叶树材在0-90、90-0和90-90三个切削方向的高速直角自由切削的试验研究表明:1)切削厚度、刀具前角和木材含水率对主切削力影响的基本趋势,各树种基本一致,但定量考察有一定的差异;2)三因素影响的阻力比值R_t、R_a和R_w在不同树种中变异不大;3)三因素对切削阻力的影响存在一定的交互作用,在不同切削方向,情况有所不同。     

超高压水射流切割木材的粗糙度分析

在我国木材加工领域,数控超高压水射流技术的应用尚处于起步阶段,多用于珍贵木材的切割。通过对3种地板生产常用热带木材的试验,分析木材气干密度、水切割压力、进料速度、石榴砂粒度和切削厚度等参数,对加工表面粗糙度的影响,为珍贵树种花式地板生产加工提供参考。     

不同树种木材切削阻力变动模型

根据１１种针叶树材和１５种阔叶树材切削阻力的研究结果，推出不同树种木材主切削力变动模型，描述不同树种木材切削阻力在不同切削条件下变动的规律，并可对此种变动进行估计。模型由三部分组成：不同条件下切削阻力的平均水平；不同树种中切削厚度、刀具前角和木材含水率对切削阻力的影响；不同条件下木材密度与切削阻力的关系。     

Toward a process monitoring of CNC wood router. Sensor selection and surface roughness prediction

The measurement of wood surface roughness is performed once the machining process is completed. It requires considerable time since the measurement is performed at slow speed. The objective of this study was to develop a method to evaluate the surface roughness of paper birch wood while routing. For this purpose, a number of transducers were mounted on the router spindle and also in the proximity of the workpiece and cutting zone. Signals were acquired during a wide range of cutting conditions and analyzed. Statistical regression and artificial neural networks were employed to establish relationships between the signals and the actual cutting depth and surface roughness. The sensor selection and the feasibility of the sensor placement were determined. The models were subjected to a validation procedure to confirm their performance. The placement of the microphone at constant distance from the cutting zone was determined to be the most useful one. A model able to predict the surface roughness of routed paper birch wood regardless of the depth of cut was produced. The performance of the model was valid independently of the length of the workpiece.     

Effects of grain angle on the amplitudes of acoustic emission and surface roughness in wood machining

The orientation of wood fibers and the resulting surface roughness of radiata pine are studied during a peripheral milling with acoustic emission control. Studies were undertaken in machining process for radiata pine, where a surface quality problem appears when cutting is not well controlled. It is known that acoustic emission signals are a good monitoring element of the surface roughness with different cutting conditions. Previous studies have shown that changing cutting conditions affects acoustic emission signals; these variations are related to surface roughness and chip formation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and quantify the surface quality and the consumption of cutting energy in radiata pine with differing grain angles, and to determine the relationships of grain angle with acoustic emission signals in order to better optimize cutting conditions.     

沙漠葳扦插试验研究

沙漠葳扦插试验研究表明：沙漠葳的枝条生根能力较强,ABT生根粉对其枝条生根能力的促进作用不显著;嫩枝扦插成活率高于半木质化枝条和木质化枝条;木质化枝条生根能力随枝条直径的增加而增强,扦插育苗应采用大于0．6cm的枝条,其扦插成活率较高,愈伤组织生根与皮下生根共同组成发达的地下根系系统,后期的营养生长比较旺盛,而直径小于0．6cm的插穗和嫩枝皮下组织生根能力较弱,根系仅由愈伤组织生根,或者有少数皮下生根,根系不发达,营养生长较弱;风沙土是一种比较理想的扦插基质;在温棚内最佳扦插时期为10月份,成活率较高。     

Towards a model predicting cutting forces and surface quality in routing layered boards

The general aim of work reported here was to assist designers and operators of routers and similar tools for cutting wood-composite boards, by providing a model predicting cutting force components from readily available material properties. This initial study explored, for edge cutting, the variation within a single medium density fibre board across the thickness and in various cutting directions in the plane of the board. Material properties of interest were specific gravity and friction coefficient. In slow linear cutting on a modified milling machine, carbide router inserts cut the edges of layers cut from a medium density fibre board. Specific gravity and coefficient of sliding friction were measured for each layer. Cuts were also made on full-thickness edges in various directions in the plane of the board. Chip thickness was varied from 0.025 to 0.8 mm. Parallel and normal force data and digital video images of chip formation were stored for analysis. Specific gravity increased as the fourth power of the distance from the central plane to the surface. Friction coefficient values, estimated both from cutting forces and from rubbing forces during return, varied about a value of 0.23, with no significant difference between layers. The values for cutting force per mm width of cut increased progressively from the central plane to the surface, in a logarithmic relation with specific gravity. The cutting forces did not vary with cutting direction in the plane of the board. For a sharp edge with 32° rake angle cutting at chip thickness values above 0.1 mm, the normal force component was negative, indicating reduced feed force and improved surface quality. With dulling, the threshold value of chip thickness for this increased. It is concluded that elaboration of this approach would generate relationships suitable for incorporating in a useful general model. However, it may be found that weight per unit area of board will suffice as a proxy for cutting resistance in modelling the cutting of full-thickness edges. Received 10 June 1999     

The influence of applied voltage on cutting forces in slow speed wood cutting

Summary Slow speed wood cutting tests were carried out in which cutting forces were measured as a function of applied tool-work electrical potential. The cutting tool and workpiece were electrically insulated so that there was no current flow. Applied potential had no discernible effect on the cutting forces measured in the cutting of unextracted and extracted wet wood.     

Characteristics of sugar maple wood surfaces machined with the fixed-oblique knife pressure-bar cutting system

Oblique cutting differs from orthogonal cutting by an inclination given to the knife edge, which induces several changes on tool geometry, cutting forces, as well as on the quality of machined surfaces. In this work, a pressure bar was used during oblique cutting to reduce the occurrence of torn grain. The effects of cutting depth, rake angle, and oblique angle on cutting forces and surface quality were studied. Surface topography, cell damage and wetting properties were used to assess surface quality. All force components were increased by increasing cutting depth and decreasing rake and oblique angles. The lateral force, however, increased as the oblique angle increased. The surface roughness increased with increasing the lateral cutting force. Higher cutting depths and oblique angles tended to provide higher surface roughness, while higher rake angles tended to reduce surface roughness. The pressure bar was not always able to completely prevent the occurrence of defects when cutting against the grain. The occurrence of machining defects increased at higher cutting depths and oblique angles. As the rake angle decreased, the type of machining defect tended to change from torn grain to slight fuzzy grain. Moreover, the best wetting properties were obtained at lower rake angles, as they induced higher surface roughness. A 25° rake angle, a 30° oblique angle, and thinner cutting depths should be preferred to reduce dependence on ulterior sanding.     

红松水曲柳木材密度与切削阻力关系的研究

本文继前一报告之后,对红松、水曲柳木材密度与切削阻力的关系做了进一步的研究。主要的结果是:(1)木材密度与切削阻力的关系因树种、切削方向、切削厚度、刀具前角和木材含水率之不同而有差异;(2)切削厚度、刀具前角和木材含水率对密度与切削阻力关系的影响有统一的趋势,而且此趋势可用简单的线性关系表述;(3)木材中密度以外的影响切削阻力因素的分布状况,从株内较大范围看,半径和树高方向不同部位间均未表现出显著差异。     

基于三维显微系统的木材切削表面粗糙度分析

以榆木、杨木和松木为试验材料,采用不同的测试模式、木材切面、放大倍数和切削加工方式对切削表面粗糙度进行测定评价,比较分析上述因素的影响。结果表明:测定模式对于粗糙度值有一定影响;同一树种、同一切面时,磨削表面粗糙度明显低于锯切和旋切,表面粗糙度值为锯切>旋切>磨削;榆木磨削加工中,显微构造明显部位的三切面粗糙度值为径切面>弦切面>横切面;放大倍数与木材显微构造有关,对表面粗糙度值有影响。基于试验结果提出,木材切削表面粗糙度测定评价宜采用先选定被测试件的评价部位,再确定满足精度等级的测试模式的两步法进行。     

Development of a monitoring system for guided circular saws: an experimental investigation

ABSTRACT

Lack of a monitoring system for guided circular saws marks one of the most critical machines in sawmills as a production bottleneck. Monitoring systems are being researched and developed for machine tools, especially for the metal cutting industry; but there are limited studies on the development of monitoring systems for circular saws in wood manufacturing process. In this study, sensors with the possibility to indicate sawing deviation were chosen that could be mounted in or on the saw guides. The sensors were: a microphone, an accelerometer, temperature sensor, an acoustic emission (AE) sensor, and a newly developed displacement sensor. A load cell was used to measure the lateral force on the guides. The outputs from these sensors were compared to the standard deviation of the board surface measured at the top of the cut. The signals from the displacement sensor, microphone, accelerometer, guide force sensor, and AE senor had no correlation to changes in the sawing deviation as measured by the standard deviation at the top of the board. Under laboratory conditions, the sound level and the AE signal did indicate the beginning and end of the cut. It was found that blade temperature is a good indicator of saw cutting performance. A newly developed temperature sensor can provide accurate temperature of the saw during cutting. The sensor can be used for measuring the rate of heating to cooling over time which can be used as a monitoring system to detect if there is any issue in the system.