Experimental characterization of behavior laws for titanium alloys: application to Ti5553

The aim of this paper is to study the machinability of a new titanium alloy: Ti-5AL-5Mo-5V-3CR used for the production of new landing gear. First, the physical and mechanical properties of this material will be presented. Second, we show the relationship between material properties and machinability. Third, the Ti5553 will be compared to Ti64. Unless Ti64 is α+β alloy group and Ti5553 is a metastable, we have chosen to compare these two materials. Ti64 is the most popular of titanium alloys and many works were been made on its machining. After, we have cited the Ti5553 properties and detailed the behavior laws. They are used in different ways: with or without thermal softening effect or without dynamic terms. The goal of the paper is to define the best cutting force model. So, different models are compared for two materials (steel and titanium alloy). To define the model, two methods exist that we have compared. The first is based on machining test; however the second is based on Hopkinson bar test. These methods allow us to obtain different ranges of strain rate, strain and temperature. This comparison will show the importance of a good range of strain rate, strain and temperature for behavior law, especially in titanium machining

Experimental study of coated carbide tools behaviour: application for Ti-5-5-5-3 turning

The goal of this paper is to study the relation between the input data (conditions and geometry of cut) and answers (wear of tool, forces and cutting temperatures) when machining the Ti-5-5-5-3 alloy treated. This study has shown that the cutting process is different and that the slip forces are preponderates. Compared with other materials, the specific cutting pressure is higher and does not vary according to the cutting speed but depend on feed rate. Moreover, both edge preparation and feed rate have an influence on cutting force direction. Besides, cutting temperatures are high and almost similar to those provided by high speed machining with low cutting speed. Finally, we have shown that failure modes are different from those obtained when machining other titanium alloys. Built-up edge is the most deteriorating phenomenon and no flank wear was met in our study context

An Experimental Investigation of Hot Machining with Induction to Improve Ti-5553 Machinability

The manufacturing of aeronautic parts with high mechanical properties requires the use of high performance materials. That’s why; new materials are used for landing gears such as the titanium alloy Ti-5553. The machining of this material leads to high cutting forces and temperatures, and poor machinability which requires the use of low cutting conditions. In order to increase the productivity rate, one solution could be to raise the workpiece initial temperature. Assisted hot machining consists in heating the workpiece material before the material removal takes place, in order to weaken the material mechanical properties, and thus reducing at least the cutting forces. First, a bibliography review has been done in order to determine all heating instruments used and the thermal alleviation that exists on conventional materials. An induction assisted hot machining was chosen and a system capable to maintain a constant temperature into the workpiece during machining (turning) was designed. Trails permit to identify the variation of cutting forces according to the initial temperature of the workpiece, with fixed cutting conditions according to the TMP (Tool-Material-Pair) methodology at ambient temperature. Tool life and deterioration mode are identified notably. The results analysis shows a low reduction of specific cutting forces for a temperature area compatible with industrial process. The reduction is more important at elevated temperature. However, it has consequences on quality of the workpiece surface and tool wear

Behaviour laws comparison for titanium alloys machining: Application to Ti5553

The aircraft industry uses materials more and more efficient. This trend affects the majority of parts such as structure parts. Titanium alloy (Ti-5AL-5Mo-5V-3CR) is now used for the production of landing gear. There are many goals in this paper. First, the physical and mechanical properties of the material will be presented. Secondly, we show the relationship between material properties and machinability. Third, the Ti5553 will be compared to Ti64. The Ti64 is a+b alloy group and Ti5553 is a metastable beta but we have chosen to compare these two materials. Ti64 is the most popular of titanium alloys and many of works were been made on its machining. After, we have cited the Ti5553 properties and detailed the behaviour laws. They are used in different ways, with or without thermal softening effect or without dynamic terms. We have to define the best model to use in cutting force model. Differents models are compared for two materials (steel and titanium alloy). To define the model, two methods exist that we have compared. The first is based on machining test however the second on Hopkinson bar test. These methods allow us to obtain different ranges of strain rate, strain and temperature. This comparison will show the importance of a good range of strain rate, strain and temperature for behaviour law, especially in titanium machining

The Velocity Distribution of the Nearest Interstellar Gas

The bulk flow velocity for the cluster of interstellar cloudlets within about 30 pc of the Sun is determined from optical and ultraviolet absorption line data, after omitting from the sample stars with circumstellar disks or variable emission lines and the active variable HR 1099. Ninety-six velocity components towards the remaining 60 stars yield a streaming velocity through the local standard of rest of -17.0+/-4.6 km/s, with an upstream direction of l=2.3 deg, b=-5.2 deg (using Hipparcos values for the solar apex motion). The velocity dispersion of the interstellar matter (ISM) within 30 pc is consistent with that of nearby diffuse clouds, but present statistics are inadequate to distinguish between a Gaussian or exponential distribution about the bulk flow velocity. The upstream direction of the bulk flow vector suggests an origin associated with the Loop I supernova remnant. Groupings of component velocities by region are seen, indicating regional departures from the bulk flow velocity or possibly separate clouds. The absorption components from the cloudlet feeding ISM into the solar system form one of the regional features. The nominal gradient between the velocities of upstream and downstream gas may be an artifact of the Sun's location near the edge of the local cloud complex. The Sun may emerge from the surrounding gas-patch within several thousand years.Comment: Typographical errors corrected; Five tables, seven figures; Astrophysical Journal, in pres

Influence de la température sur l’usinabilité du Ti-5-5-5-3

The realization of aeronautic parts with strong mechanical properties requires the use of high performance materials. That’s why, some new materials are used for landing gears as refractory titanium (as Ti-5-5-5-3). The machining of this material leads to high cutting forces and temperatures. So, it is necessary to use low cutting conditions on the industrial machining process. In order to increase the productivity, it is possible to increase the initial temperature of the workpiece. Hot machining is a new research track. The principle consists in heating material before machining it, in order to take advantage of its mechanical properties reduction. First, studying the state of the art permit us to determine all heating instruments used and the thermal alleviation that exists on conventional materials. A heating by induction was chosen and a system capable to maintain a constant temperature into the workpiece during machining (turning) was conceived. The measure of the temperature is achieved in the setup of the workpiece by thermocouples and by thermography camera. Trails permit to identify the variation of cutting forces according to the initial temperature of the workpiece, with fixed cutting conditions according to the TMP (Tool- Material-Pair) methodology at ambient temperature. Tool life and deterioration type are identified notably. The results analysis shows a low reduction of specific cutting forces for a temperature area compatible with industrial process. The reduction is more important at elevated temperature. However, it has bad consequences on quality of the workpiece surface (oxidation, problem on surface integrity and mechanical properties degradation). In perspective, different ways of heating are studied to permit a localized and more effective heath compatible with the industrial application

Experimental and numerical investigations of the heating influence on the Ti5553 titanium alloy machinability

The use of titanium alloys has become more widespread in recent years. Regardless, although research work is enhancing, productivity levels remain low. Several alternatives have been considered and one of the techniques is envisaged is heating assistance. The objective is then to increase the temperature locally in order to benefit from thermal softening. However, the research is based on power-controlled laser assistance where the temperature levels are not considered. For this purpose, this article suggests a study based on a new experimental device which allows to control the temperature of the machined part. After presenting the device and the material used (Ti5553), the study first shows the effect of temperature on cutting forces. Three temperature ranges and three trends are shown. A first where temperature has no effect, a second when there is a substantial gain and a third where temperature has a real impact. In order to understand the existing links, two methods were used. A finite element model integrating a new law of behaviour was developed and shows the very high temperature levels reached in the cutting areas. Then, to better understand the phenomena governing cutting, we looked at chip formation and the link between chip formation, temperature and its effect on the microstructure. After all, an economic analysis completes this article and highlights the small gains of this assistance

Charge Exchange X-ray Emission of Nearby Star-forming Galaxies

Properties of hot gas outflows from galaxies are generally measured from associated X-ray line emission assuming that it represents atomic transitions in thermally excited hot gas. X-ray line emission, however, can also arise from the charge exchange between highly ionised ions and neutral species. The K\alpha\ triplet of He-like ions can be used as a powerful diagnostic, because the charge exchange X-ray emission (CXE) favours the inter-combination and forbidden lines, while the thermal emission favours the resonance line. We analyse the OVII triplet of a sample of nine nearby star-forming galaxies observed by the XMM-Newton reflection grating spectrometers. For most galaxies, the forbidden lines are comparable to or stronger than the resonance lines, which is in contrast to the thermal prediction. For NGC 253, M51, M83, M61, NGC 4631, and the Antennae galaxy, the observed line ratios are consistent with the ratio of the CXE; for M94 and NGC 2903, the observed ratios indicate multiple origins; for M82, different regions show different line ratios, also indicating multiple origins. We discuss other possible mechanisms that can produce a relatively strong forbidden line, such as a collisional non-equilibrium-ionization recombining/ionizing plasma, which are not favoured. These results suggest that the CXE may be a common process and contribute a significant fraction of the soft X-ray line emission for galaxies with massive star formation.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in MNRA

FOSS EKV2.6 Verilog-A Compact MOSFET Model

The EKV2.6 MOSFET compact model has had a considerable impact on the academic and industrial community of analog integrated circuit design, since its inception in 1996. The model is available as a free open-source software (FOSS) tool coded in Verilog-A. The present paper provides a short review of foundations of the model and shows its capabilities via characterization and modeling based on a test chip in 180 nm CMOS fabricated via Europractice

The Science of Sungrazers, Sunskirters, and Other Near-Sun Comets

This review addresses our current understanding of comets that venture close to the Sun, and are hence exposed to much more extreme conditions than comets that are typically studied from Earth. The extreme solar heating and plasma environments that these objects encounter change many aspects of their behaviour, thus yielding valuable information on both the comets themselves that complements other data we have on primitive solar system bodies, as well as on the near-solar environment which they traverse. We propose clear definitions for these comets: We use the term near-Sun comets to encompass all objects that pass sunward of the perihelion distance of planet Mercury (0.307 AU). Sunskirters are defined as objects that pass within 33 solar radii of the Sun’s centre, equal to half of Mercury’s perihelion distance, and the commonly-used phrase sungrazers to be objects that reach perihelion within 3.45 solar radii, i.e. the fluid Roche limit. Finally, comets with orbits that intersect the solar photosphere are termed sundivers. We summarize past studies of these objects, as well as the instruments and facilities used to study them, including space-based platforms that have led to a recent revolution in the quantity and quality of relevant observations. Relevant comet populations are described, including the Kreutz, Marsden, Kracht, and Meyer groups, near-Sun asteroids, and a brief discussion of their origins. The importance of light curves and the clues they provide on cometary composition are emphasized, together with what information has been gleaned about nucleus parameters, including the sizes and masses of objects and their families, and their tensile strengths. The physical processes occurring at these objects are considered in some detail, including the disruption of nuclei, sublimation, and ionisation, and we consider the mass, momentum, and energy loss of comets in the corona and those that venture to lower altitudes. The different components of comae and tails are described, including dust, neutral and ionised gases, their chemical reactions, and their contributions to the near-Sun environment. Comet-solar wind interactions are discussed, including the use of comets as probes of solar wind and coronal conditions in their vicinities. We address the relevance of work on comets near the Sun to similar objects orbiting other stars, and conclude with a discussion of future directions for the field and the planned ground- and space-based facilities that will allow us to address those science topics