Based on our in-situ observation of chip formation, we can propose recommendations about the form and composition of machinability-improving inclusions, the optimization of base steel microstructure, and even cutting conditions best suited for the customer's process.
Temperature measurements during the cutting process will be fed back to steel material designs and cutting conditions.
The surface temperature of the work went up to around 500ºC, and we needed to take into consideration the material hardness at high temperatures and the melting points of inclusions contained in the material.