An Experimental Study of Cutting Performance of Ti(C, N) Based Cermet Cutting Tool

Through systematic cutting experiments, characteristics of the cutting performance of Ti(C, N) based cermets is identified. The experiments were designed to study their resistance,toughness, cutting force, tool-chip friction coefficient and machining quality by comparing them with those of WC based cemented carbides. The cutting data and the regressed empirical formulae would be useful to promote proper application of cermet cutting tool materials.