Table 5 Ti6Al4V and tool parameters used in the FEM simulations.

From: Modeling of the fracture energy on the finite element simulation in Ti6Al4V alloy machining

Mechanical and thermal properties for Ti6Al4V

Density (t/mm3)

4.5E−09

Young’s modulus (MPa)

144,000

Poisson’s ratio

0.32

Expansion coefficient (m/m K)

9.40E−06

Specific heat (J/kg)

656

Thermal conductivity (W/m K)

6.6

Melting point (K)

1933

Thermal and mechanical properties of the cutting tool

Density (t/mm3)

1.19E−08

Young’s modulus (MPa)

Poisson’s ratio

Expansion coefficient (m/m K)

Specific heat (J/kg)

33,700,000

Thermal conductivity (W/m K)

86