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In dry face milling of VP100 mold steel, AlTiN/TiSiXN-coated inserts maximize productive tool life and material removal volume, but do not yield the lowest surface roughness or feed-direction force, necessitating a compromise between productivity and surface quality. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study investigates the relationship between tool condition, surface roughness, and cutting force during dry face milling of VP100 mold steel.

July 11, 2026The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyOpen Access

Tool life, surface roughness and cutting force in dry face milling of VP100 mold steel

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DODanilo dos Santos Oliveira JSJackson P. B. Souza RVRhander Viana

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Randomized trial compares tool life and surface quality in dry milling of mold steel, highlighting optimal tool choices.

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This study investigates the relationship between tool condition, surface roughness, and cutting force during dry face milling of VP100 mold steel.
Two-level full factorial design varying cutting speed, feed per tooth, and axial depth of cut, with three replicates per combination.
Evaluated tool life, roughness, and cutting forces using SEM/EDS wear characterization and statistical models with ANOVA-type tests.
Compared performance of uncoated and various coated carbide inserts.
AlTiN/TiSiXN coatings significantly increased material removal volume (MRV) to 266.7 cm³ compared to 193.3 cm³ for AlTiN.
Tool end-of-life primarily governed by flank wear with abrasion being the main wear mechanism.
Highest MRV conditions did not result in the lowest surface roughness or feed-direction force, indicating a trade-off in tool selection.

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Oliveira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51deadc18d7f28ca50063b https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-026-18658-6

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July 11, 2026The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyOpen Access

Tool life, surface roughness and cutting force in dry face milling of VP100 mold steel

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Authors

DODanilo dos Santos Oliveira JSJackson P. B. Souza RVRhander Viana

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Randomized trial compares tool life and surface quality in dry milling of mold steel, highlighting optimal tool choices.

Key Points

This study investigates the relationship between tool condition, surface roughness, and cutting force during dry face milling of VP100 mold steel.
Two-level full factorial design varying cutting speed, feed per tooth, and axial depth of cut, with three replicates per combination.
Evaluated tool life, roughness, and cutting forces using SEM/EDS wear characterization and statistical models with ANOVA-type tests.
Compared performance of uncoated and various coated carbide inserts.
AlTiN/TiSiXN coatings significantly increased material removal volume (MRV) to 266.7 cm³ compared to 193.3 cm³ for AlTiN.
Tool end-of-life primarily governed by flank wear with abrasion being the main wear mechanism.
Highest MRV conditions did not result in the lowest surface roughness or feed-direction force, indicating a trade-off in tool selection.

Cite This Study

Oliveira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51deadc18d7f28ca50063b https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-026-18658-6

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