Study on the Machinability of Ni-Based Superalloy by Milling Parameters and Cooling Methods under Minimal Quantity Lubrication

To explore the milling characteristics of Ni-based superalloy under minimal quantity lubrication (MQL), a single-factor experiment was adopted to investigate the milling machinability of GH4169 Ni-based superalloy. The influences of milling parameters and cooling methods on workpiece surface roughness, milling force, and surface hardness were analyzed. The results showed that the milling parameters and cooling methods have significant effects on the milling machinability of GH4169 Ni-based superalloy. The milling force was Fy > Fx > Fz, and the milling force decreased first and then increased with the increasing cutting speed. The surface roughness, surface hardness, and work hardening rate of the workpieces decreased with the increasing cutting speed and increased with the increasing feed per tooth and radial cutting depth. The milling parameters had a nonsignificant effect on the depth of the work hardening layer in GH4169 Ni-based superalloy. The order of cooling methods to obtain the minimum surface roughness and minimum milling force is nanofluid MQL > MQL > air cooling > no cooling.