Effect of atmospheric-pressure plasma jet on polycrystalline diamond micro-milling of silicon carbide

Kazutoshi Katahira, Hitoshi Ohmori, Shogo Takesue, Jun Komotori, Kazuo Yamazaki

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Abstract

A study was performed to investigate the effects of the application of an atmospheric-pressure plasma jet during polycrystalline diamond (PCD) micro- end-milling. A comparison was made between SiC surfaces after milling, with and without the application of the plasma jet. The plasma jet was found to allow the formation of a high-quality surface with an average roughness (Ra) of 0.73 nm. The proposed plasma jet is highly effective in improving both the chip formation process, by imparting hydrophilicity to the tool and workpiece surfaces, and removing surface contamination at the tool edge during machining.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-132
Number of pages4
JournalCIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
Volume64
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Diamond tool
  • Micro machining
  • Silicon carbide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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