Investigation of Textured Tools in the Cutting of Distinct Materials

Machining removes material from a workpiece to achieve the desired surface traits and dimensional exactness. However, all through machining, high heat is engendered in the cutting area, which can cause problems such as tool wear and increased surface unevenness. Cutting fluids (CFs) are commonly utilized to cool and lubricate the cutting region but can have adversative effects on both environment and health. Therefore, it is essential to find new techniques that can either reduce or completely avoid the utilization of mineral-based CFs. Surface texturing is a capable technique that can reduce or avoid lubricant use and improve the tribological properties of tools. The quality of the machined side critically hinges on the used manufacturing processes. This chapter surveys the different techniques, mechanisms, and effects of textured cutters in conventional cutting processes. It covers experimental set-ups, modelling and simulation techniques, and the variation in responses.