Theoretical simulation of cutting edge wear when milling wood and wood based products

Theoretical simulation of cutting edge wearing when milling wood and melamine coated particle board based on stochastical and analytical methods is presented. Abrasion, high temperature corrosion (HTC) and frictional wearing effects are discussed. Results of computations show good correlation between the observed and predicted wear rate for three different experiments. Relations between predicted tool wear rate from HTC, content (C _CP) and size (S _CP) of particles of hard mineral contamination and density (D) of cut material is also presented and discussed.     

High-speed steel tool wear during wood cutting in the presence of high-temperature corrosion and mineral contamination

Dulling of high-speed steel (HSS) cutting tools after milling five wood species has been analyzed. The wood investigated varied in mineral contamination, high-temperature corrosivity (HTC) and density (D). Experiments performed proved that up to date methods for evaluation of mineral contamination in wood should be improved. A new pipe-like form of mineral contamination particles was evidenced. The correlation between the presence of 3D aggregates of silica in wood and high content of K and Ca in the ash was established. Employing multivariable theoretical simulation method, the combined effect of mineral contamination, HTC and wood density on the tool dullness appeared to be a reasonable explanation of the results obtained.     

The influence of technical characteristics of wood milling tools on its wear performance

Influence of technical and chemical characteristics of industrial wood milling tools on its wear was analysed. Four tools of different manufacturers were subjected to the research. Lithuanian oak wood was chosen for the research as a reference material. Behaviour of cutting tools was assessed on the adopted industrial thickness planer SR3-6 with cutting speed of 31 m/s. Wear performance was evaluated on milling the specimens until 3200 m of true cutting length. Summarising achieved results, the following can be stated: chemical composition of tool and heat treatment schedule has great impact on the tool edge wear. The highest wear resistance was reached on testing tools made of CT01M-LA2; tools made of high-alloyed tool steel 8X6HΦT have presented the highest cutting edge radius and edge recession in each type of test as compared with tools made of high-speed tool steels Z80WCV18-04-01/18-0-1 and HS18-0-1, respectively. All these tools are suitable for oak wood processing. The high-alloyed tool steel shows similar wear performance as high-speed tool steels.     

Effect of tool angles on the chips generated during milling of wood by straight router-bits

 The effect of tool angles on the shapes of chips generated by parallel-to-grain and end-grain milling was explored for China fir and maple under fixed spindle and feed speeds and cutting depth. The milling path was up-milling by straight router-bits with a diameter of 12 mm. The chip shapes could be distinguished as five types: spiral, splinter, flow, thin, and granules or powder. The flow and thin chips were generated most often (on a weight percentage basis) for all tool angles investigated for parallel-to-grain and end-grain milling of China fir and maple. More granule chips were produced with parallel-to-grain milling than with end-grain milling for both woods. The measured chip thickness (t′) was thicker than the calculated thickness (t _max). Thicker and longer maple chips were produced by end-grain milling than by parallel-to-grain milling. The tool geometries of 40°/15° (sharpness of the angle–rake angle), 50°/15°, and 60°/15° for China fir and 40°/25°, 50°/5°, and 60°/5° for maple produced relatively more flow chips with parallel-to-grain milling. Furthermore, the tool geometries of 40°/5°, 50°/15° and 60°/25° produced more flow chips (weight percentage) by end-grain milling of China fir and maple. Received: May 23, 2001 / Accepted: June 28, 2002 Acknowledgment This study was supported by a grant from the National Council of Science, Taiwan (NSC89-2313-B-415-011).     

主轴转速和刀具前角对木塑复合材料切削性能的影响

木塑复合材料(WPC)是一种具有良好力学性能且环保的材料。以试验为基础,研究铣削过程中主轴转速和铣削刀具前角对木塑复合材料切削力和表面粗糙度的影响。采用单齿硬质合金铣刀对木塑复合材料进行铣削加工试验,主轴转速(8 000,9 000,10 000和11 000 r/min)和刀具前角(2°,6°和10°)为变量,平均切削厚度为定值,采集切削过程中的切削力值和加工后的表面粗糙度值,对其影响进行分析。切削合力随着主轴转速的增加而降低,表面粗糙度随着主轴转速的增加而增大;切削合力与表面粗糙度均随着刀具前角的增加而减小。刀具前角6°、主轴转速为8 000～11 000 r/min时,切削分力F_x、F_y以及切削合力F_r均随着转速升高而降低,表面粗糙度随转速增加而增加;从单因素分析可知,在显著性水平0.05下,主轴转速对切削合力影响显著,对表面粗糙度影响并不显著,建立切削合力与主轴转速回归方程：F_r=95.983-0.005n。在实际生产中,可以通过提高转速和刀具前角,来保证加工质量和提高加工效率。     

Abrasive wear properties of compressed sugi wood

We examined the abrasive wear properties and the effect of abrasive grain size on the rate of wear when sugi wood (Cryptomeria japonica D.Don), compressed to various densities, was rubbed with abrasive paper. The results showed that the wear resistance of compressed wood increased linearly with the increased compression ratio; and under the condition of a low compression ratio it tended to be higher in comparison with the strength of compressed wood. The critical grain size effect, which can be witnessed during the abrasive wear of metals and plastics, was seen when low pressure was applied to the abrasive material. At higher pressures, the wear rate of the compressed wood increased with grain size, but the critical grain size effect was not observed. The pressure required to create the critical grain size effect was found to be higher than that needed for other types of uncompressed wood with the same yield properties.Part of this report was presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Kyoto, April 2000     

Tool wear for lesser known tropical wood species

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between tool wear and some chemical and physical properties for four different Mozambican lesser known tropical species,: Pseudolachnostylis maprounaefolia (ntholo), Sterculia appendiculata (metil), Acacia nigrescens (namuno) and Pericopsis angolensis (muanga). Tool wear is an important aspect for sawmilling and for the woodworking industry. For Mozambique, the utilization of available lesser known wood species will help to increase domestic industry and the economic usage viability of sustainable forest management. A set of experiments was performed on a shaper with a mechanical feed mechanism. Tools of a cemented carbide grade for woodworking were used, and the cutting parameters were fixed. Edge recession and tool wear radius were measured for monitoring tool wear. The wear mechanism was investigated using a scanning electron microscope. The experimental results showed that the chemical properties of the wood species have a great effect on tool wear. Wood silica content was the most important factor affecting tool wear. Wood density and extractives had a low influence on tool wear. The highest tool wear was observed in ntholo, which also had the highest ash and silica contents. A single parameter for evaluation of tool wear was not sufficient to describe the amount of total tool wear.     

Two-body and three-body abrasive wear properties of katsura wood

Two-body and three-body abrasive wear tests of katsura wood were carried out using abrasive paper and moving abrasive grains, respectively. The two-body and three-body abrasive wear properties were investigated and compared. The wear rate of two-body abrasive wear was two orders of magnitude larger than that of three-body abrasive wear. Moreover, two-body abrasive wear of katsura wood increased with higher applied surface pressure, whereas three-body abrasive wear did not always depend on the applied surface pressure. Based on these results and observation of the wear surface profiles, it is suggested that two-body abrasive wear is more affected by yield stress and surface microstructure, and three-body abrasive wear is more affected by the cutting action of moving abrasive grains. Furthermore, during wear tests with different abrasive grain sizes, critical grain size effects of two-body abrasive wear were observed at low applied surface pressures but not at high applied surface pressures. The critical grain size effects of three-body abrasive wear were observed at both low and high applied surface pressures.Part of this report was presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Tokyo, April 1999     

Assessment of wood particleboards milling by means of energy consumption tests

In this paper, an experimental procedure is proposed, in order to evaluate the machinability of different particleboards. A dedicated test stand has been built to measure the power consumption during the process for different typologies of particleboards. This methodology could constitute a quick particleboard grading system, in order to maximise the feeding rate during the working process, and, at the same time, minimise the tool wear and the loads on the shaft of the electrical spindle, with a considerable improvement in the overall production costs.     

Effect of annual rings on abrasive wear property of wood

In this study we investigated the abrasive wear property of Douglas fir (Pseudostuga menziesii Franco) on abrasive paper using test specimens with various dimensions and annual ring widths. The effect of the annual rings on the abrasive wear property of Douglas fir was clarified from the relation with the compression strength of the wood specimens. The dispersion of the wear coefficient, which was calculated as the wear volume divided by the friction distance and the load applied to the friction surface, varied when there were fewer than approximately three annual rings in the specimen, as did the compression strength. As clarified from these results, it was found that the effect of the annual rings on the abrasive wear and compression properties of Douglas fir is closely related to the earlywood/ latewood ratio.Part of this report was presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Kyoto, April 2000     

木材干燥产生缺陷的预防措施及补救方法

缺陷对木材的加工及使用影响很大 ,本文对木材干燥产生的缺陷及产生的原因进行了探讨 ,提出干燥引起缺陷的预防措施。     

Relationship between ball milling and the susceptibility of wood to digestion by cellulase

Summary Aspen wood was ball milled for times as long as 10 days. The change in wood morphology was examined in the ultraviolet microscope. The accessibility of the milled wood to cellulase was also determined. Soon after the commencement of the milling, part of the wood took on a characteristic appearance in which the cell wall material was completely broken down. The proportion of this disordered wall material (DWM) increased with increased time of milling. The accessibility to cellulase increased with the proportion of DWM produced by the milling.The authors wish to acknowledge the interest and valuable advice of Dr. B. A. Pethica throughout the conduct of this research     

Effect of combinations of wood and counterface materials on three-body abrasive wear

The abrasion characteristics of various combinations of wood and counterface materials in three-body abrasive wear were investigated. Various wood samples were examined in combination with wood, plastic, and metal counterface materials. The wear coefficient in the wood samples was calculated as the wear volume of the friction surface divided by the sliding distance and the applied load. The results showed that the wear coefficient was smaller in cases where the wood samples had greater yield stress. The wear coefficient increased as the yield stress of the various counterface materials increased, reaching a maximum value and then decreased as the yield stress increased. This result indicated that a peak value existed for the wear coefficient in combination with the counterface material.Part of this report was presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Tokyo, April 2001     

影响木材运输船舶合理吨位的几个因素的分析

本文通过对影响木材运输船舶合理吨位几个主要因素及对五种船型吨位和运输方式的分析,指出在航道及船闸尺度允许的条件下,应选用尽可能大的船舶及船队尺度,以充分利用船闸平面尺度,提高船舶载货量,降低成本。同时指出闽江流域梯级渠化后。主要干支流采用500t级一轮二驳顶推船队及500t级机动驳一顶一船组的运输方式较经济合理。     

Permutation procedures as a statistical tool in wood related applications

Summary Two variations of a class of permutation tests termed Multi-Response Permutation Procedures (MRPP1 and MRPP2) and the classical two-sample, two-sided t test were used to evaluate 72 data sets from tests on wood joints made with elastomeric construction adhesives. In all cases, the probability levels obtained from MRPP2 and the two-sample t test were nearly identical. This result stems from the fact that the test statistics of these two tests are theoretically equal. However, the underlying distributions of these two statistics are different. In several of the 72 comparisons, conflicting inferences about population differences were reached using MRPP1 and MRPP2. The results indicated that when the two data sets closely approximated a normal distribution and equal variances occurred, the MRPP2 (the permutation version of the t test) was the more optimal test. When validly-obtained extreme points were present, then the assumption of normality was not reasonable and MRPP1 was superior.The authors wish to express their thanks to the Colorado State Agricultural Experiment Station for their financial support of this study     

Analysis of the factors influencing the acetylation rate of wood

Factors influencing the rate of acetylation were examined based on the swelling of wood in the reaction solution and the dimensions of the wood sample. The activation energy of acetylation was also estimated. In a swelling test, it was found that wood swells thoroughly in acetic anhydride even without pyridine above 60°C. Therefore, pyridine may facilitate the acetylation process as a catalyst and not as a swelling agent. The weight gain, x (%), attained at reaction time t (h), for various compositions of acetylation solution or dimensions of wood sample were analyzed by applying an original rate equation [x = a × (1 – e^–kt )^1/n ], where a is the ultimate weight gain (%), k is the rate constant (h^–1), and n is a measure of the hindrance against the diffusion of reagent. The optimum volume fraction of pyridine in the pyridine-catalyzed acetylation was about 0.2. Accompanied by a rise in pyridine content, the reaction showed increased diffusion-controlled behavior. The rate constant, which is not affected by the dimensions of the wood sample, was estimated from which an activation energy of about 130kJ/mol was calculated.     

Optimizing CNC wood milling operations with the use of genetic algorithms on CAM software

Main focus of this paper is to introduce an appropriate methodology and create a Genetic Algorithm that optimizes wood milling operations, since wood is one of the primary materials used in both structures and musical instruments building. Mechanical properties of wood were considered in the cutting process modeling on CAM software as far as machining parameter values are concerned. Key machining parameters are explained along with their effect on the final product. The proposed Genetic Algorithm was specifically built for wood milling applications and its operators are examined in detail. The undertaken quality characteristics were minimum machining time and optimal surface quality, thus covering both productivity and quality goals at the same time. As a case study, a novel custom 3D CAD model of an electric guitar body was introduced, on which the proposed optimization methodology was implemented, so as to reveal its efficiency and effectiveness.     

Milling of wood and wood-based materials with a computerized numerically controlled router V: development of adaptive control grooving system corresponding to progression of tool wear

A laser measuring instrument was installed in a computerized numerically controlled (CNC) router, and an automatic measurement system, which was developed in a previous study, was used to automatically measure the cutting edge profile of throw-away type straight bits without stopping the CNC router. In addition to the above-mentioned system, in this study, an adaptive control program based on experimental data was installed, and an adaptive control grooving system that improved machining accuracy and controlled the burr formation corresponding to the progression of tool wear under processing was developed. Verification experiments of this system were carried out. The main results obtained are summarized as follows: (1) the between-process method was adopted for this system, and three types of processing methods (type 1, 2, 3), which consisted of a combination of an up-milling surface and a down-milling surface after processing, were investigated; (2) from the results of verification experiments, type 2 and type 3 methods showed remarkable ability to improve the machining accuracy and control the burr formation; and (3) it was found that the system employing adaptive control processing corresponding to the progression of tool wear in grooving is very effective. Part of this article was presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Gifu, April 2002