Cutting Tool Tribology

Test cutting tools, inserts, metalworking fluids, taps, coatings, materials, and more on same platform. Study machining process using cutting tool tribology modules mounted on our tribometer platform.

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Cutting Tool Tribometer Overview

Main Features:

Multiple test setups on same platform
Real component testing and quick screening
Several in-line sensors for advanced analysis
In-line 3D profilometer to look at surface finish

Why Study? Machining is shaping materials into useful forms by removing the material. The cutting tool contacts with the work piece and either the tool, the work piece, or both while in motion. Cutting tool wear, final surface finish, cutting rate, metalworking fluids, additives, emulsifiers effect reliability and cost-effectiveness of the entire process. Study tribology and mechanical properties to improve machining and cutting tool process.

Rtec Cutting Tool Tribology solution comes with various test modules that mounts on the same platform. The test setups allows characterization of cutting inserts, tools, taps, drill bits, fluids, materials, coatings, process parameters, and many more. For a quick screen of the entire process or for research and development, we use this setup.

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The MFT-5000 Tribometer

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Watch Cutting Tool Testing in Action

Test Setups On Same Tester

Simulate and improve the cutting tool process in a lab scale setup. Same real-life process parameters and finished component mounting generates useful data at a rapid pace. Interchangeable modules on same platform MFT-5000 presents a comprehensive cost effective solution.

Cutting Tool Simulation

The cutting tool tribology module block on ring allows rotation of the shaft and while simultaneously moving it in Y direction. This provides simulation of a real machining operation. In-line torque measurement, controlled fluid flow rate, and temperature sensors. Integrated 3D profilometer measures surface finish and roughness of the cut surface.

Scratch Adhesion Test Using cutting tool on rtec tribometer

Scratch Adhesion and Hardness

The scratch and indentation module measures coating adhesion, hardness, scratch resistance, and more. Integrated 3D profilometer creates high resolution surface images to study surface damage.

spiral cutting tool wear test on tribometer

Spiral Wear Test

The cutting tool tribometer module rotary drive rotates the sample while simultaneously moving in Y direction to create spiral wear marks. This allows the cutting tool to see a fresh sample surface all the time. In-line friction, wear, controlled fluid flow rate, and temperature sensors. Integrated 3D profilometer measures surface finish and roughness of the cut surface.

Tapping torque test on Rtec instruments tribometer

Tapping, Drilling, Cutting

The tribometer tapping torque module taps, drills, and cuts samples. Simultaneous upper rotation and lower XY stage allows simulation of real cnc operations. A wide range of taps can mount on the module. In-line torque, acoustic emission, controlled fluid flow rate, and temperature sensors.