Modeling and analysis of specific cutting energy of whirling milling process based on cutting parameters

Specific cutting energy (SCE) is significant to manufacturing sustainability and directly relevant to energy efficient machining and quality of surface generation of machining processes. Whirling milling process has been widely used to produce precision transmission lead screw thread parts, however, the prediction and characteristics of SCE remain unknown. This paper presents an SCE model of whirling milling as a function of cutting parameters to predict SCE and analyze its relationship with cutting parameters. This study can provide valuable information and guidance for evaluating operation parameters, process plans and optimal selection of cutting parameters to minimize SCE for manufacturing sustainability. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.