Machining Behavior of Al6061-Fly Ash Composites

Machining converts raw material in to the final desired component with required tolerance limits by removal of materials. In the above process, the new materials always posses challenges, thus the present paper presents the machining behavior of aluminum and its composites containing-fly ash. The machining tests of Al6061 and its composites containing fly ash were carried out on JOBBER XL CNC lathe of ACE Designers make. M2 grade HSS and K10 grade carbide inserts were the cutting tools used for the machining test. The experimental results showed that the increased fly ash content in the composites of Al6061 reduces the premature failure of the cutting tool by reducing built up edge formation. K10 grade carbide insert cutting tool is preferred for machining of this Al6061-flyash than that of M2 grade HSS.