Characterization of microstructure, mechanical properties and machinability of stellite-6 hard-faced cutting tool for machining high-strength aluminum alloys

Sirukalathur Kaliyaperumal Selvam, Karunanithi Sanjeeviprakash, Arasappan Rajesh Kannan, Krishnasamy Sankaranarayanasamy, Nallathambi Siva Shanmugam

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

Published online on April 10, 2025

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Ahead of Print.
The current study aims to develop a hard-faced cutting tool using an overlaying stellite-6 weld layer over the AISI 4140 steel. This research also aims to optimize the machining parameters for improved surface finish, material removal rate, and reduced ...