Table 4 Macroscale experimental plan.

From: In-SEM micro-machining reveals the origins of the size effect in the cutting energy

Machine-tool

Type

High Speed Machining Centre Lagun

Cutting tool

Insert tool reference

TPUN 160308 TTM—uncoated

Coating

None

Rake angle [°]

6 (± 0.5)

Relief angle [°]

5 (± 0.5)

Cutting edge radius (R) [µm]

5, 11, 24 (± 1)

Lubrication

Type

Dry

Workpiece

Material

Aluminium 7475

Condition

Particle precipitation and mechanical forming

Cutting conditions

Operation

Linear cutting

Cutting speed (v) [mm/min]

500 (± 5)

Width [mm]

2 (± 0.05)

Uncut chip thickness (h) [mm]

0.001, 0.002, 0.005, 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1 (± 5%)