ANSYS - mchining cutting forces

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SUMMARY

ANSYS Workbench can be utilized to analyze cutting forces in machining processes, specifically through the Explicit Dynamics module. However, achieving accurate results requires more than just the built-in functions of Workbench; it necessitates a deep understanding of material interactions and potentially the use of APDL for advanced modeling. Experimental validation using strain gauges on actual machines is recommended to compare and refine ANSYS outputs, as purely simulation-based results may lack precision.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of ANSYS Workbench and its Explicit Dynamics module
  • Familiarity with APDL (ANSYS Parametric Design Language)
  • Knowledge of machining processes and cutting force dynamics
  • Experience with experimental methods for measuring forces, such as strain gauges
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the capabilities of ANSYS Workbench Explicit Dynamics for machining simulations
  • Learn how to implement APDL for advanced modeling in ANSYS
  • Explore methods for measuring cutting forces using strain gauges
  • Investigate the complexities of material interactions in finite element analysis
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Mechanical engineers, simulation analysts, and researchers involved in machining process optimization and cutting force analysis will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi,

I am working to analysis cutting forces of machining process. I would like to enquire whther ANSYS workbench can do that, any idea?
Thanks,,
 
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So, do you know what it would take to do this kind of calculation? If even possible (I'm not sure) it would be a heck of an undertaking for a beginner in ANSYS, and it would take more than just the built-in functions in Workbench...
 
Mech_Engineer said:
So, do you know what it would take to do this kind of calculation? If even possible (I'm not sure) it would be a heck of an undertaking for a beginner in ANSYS, and it would take more than just the built-in functions in Workbench...

Thnaks,,
I am asking if it's possible to solve it by applying workbench or APDL?
 
I personally don't think this can be modeled effectively in any finite element software. The complexity of the material interactions at the cutting tool will be basically impossible to successfully model.

My opinion anyway...
 
Do you have the actual machine you want to model? You could run an experiment on the machine and determine the forces, maybe by using some strain gauges. Then you could compare the experimental results to your ANSYS results and modify the model as needed.

Otherwise, your results directly from ANSYS probably won't be exact due to what Mech Engineer said. It would be interesting though to see how close you can get it.
 
Thanks,,,
It can be done by using ANSYS Workbench (Explicit Dynamics). However, I could not actually get the output of cutting forces. I am still asking if it's possible to solve it by applying workbench or APDL?
 

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