Thin film nanomanufacturing of functionally graded titanium-based microcutting tools
by Mark J. Jackson, Grant M. Robinson, Michael D. Whitfield, Wolf-Dieter Munz
International Journal of Nanomanufacturing (IJNM), Vol. 1, No. 3, 2007

Abstract: This paper discusses the deposition of functionally graded thin solid films to microscale cutting edges where very thin layers ∼3nm in thickness are used to transport heat away from the contact zone, increase lubricity, act as a diffusion barrier and improve the hot hardness of the cutting edge of the microtool. This paper describes how thin films are generated to create a fully functional three-dimensional nanomanufactured film using Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) processes. The conclusions drawn from this study show that cutting tool edge preparation has a significant effect on the performance of microscale cutting tools.

Online publication date: Fri, 11-May-2007

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