scholarly journals 3D Numerical Simulation of Rock Cutting of an Innovative Non-Planar Face PDC Cutter and Experimental Verification

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (20) ◽  
pp. 4372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxun Liu ◽  
Hualin Zheng ◽  
Yuchun Kuang ◽  
Han Xie ◽  
Chao Qin

The low rock breaking efficiency of conventional polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits in hard abrasive formations prompts the development of PDC cutting elements from the planar structure to the non-planar structure. As an innovative non-planar cutter, the design and research of the three-ridged diamond element (3-RDE) cutter is still in its infancy, and its rock breaking mechanism and laws are not yet clear. In this paper, a three-dimensional (3D) finite element model of dynamic rock breaking with 3-RDE cutter has been established. The accuracy of the numerical model was verified by experimental data. Then, the difference of rock breaking mechanism between 3-RDE cutter and conventional cutter was studied. The effects of back-rake angle, cutting depth, rotational angle, and rock properties on rock breaking efficiency were also analyzed. The results show that, unlike the conventional PDC shear rock breaking cutter, the 3-RDE cutter breaks rock mainly by crushing and shearing, and the rock breaking efficiency is higher. A small back-rake angle and reasonable cutting depth contribute to improving the rock breaking efficiency; the existence of rotational angle is not conductive to the rock breaking. The field application shows that compared with the conventional cutter, the 3-RDE cutter is easier to penetrate into the formation, and is more stable with less torque required. The research results can be of benefit to the design and manufacture of 3-RDE PDC bits.

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 122-131
Author(s):  
Yu Jinping ◽  
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Zou Deyong ◽  
Sun Yuanxiu ◽  
Zhang Yin

Rock breaking is a complex physical process that can be influenced by various factors, such as geometrical shape and cutting angle of rock breaking tools. Experimental study of the rock breaking mechanism of personalized bits is restricted due to long cycle and high cost. This study simulated the rock breaking mechanism of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit by combining finite element method and experiment. The simulation was performed to shorten the period and reduce the cost of studying the rock breaking mechanism of PDC bits. A rock breaking finite element model for sting cutters of personalized PDC bit was established to simulate the rock breaking process. The crack propagation pattern, dynamic stress of rock breaking, and rock breaking mechanism of sting cutters of personalized PDC bit were analyzed. The correctness of the simulation results was verified through experiments. Results demonstrate that the rock breaking load increases with the crack propagation in the fracture initiation and propagation stages, with the maximum tangential force of 1062.5 N and maximum axial force of 1850.0 N. The load changes in a small range when the crack penetrates the rock, with the tangential force of 125.0–500.0 N and axial force of 375.0–875.0 N. The rock breaking mechanism of the sting cutters of bit is consistent with maximum tensile stress theory. The rock begins to break when the tensile stress of rock is 36.9 MPa. The sting cutters of personalized PDC bit have better wear resistance than the sting cutters of conventional bit. The average wear rates of personalized PDC and conventional bits are 1.74E-4 and 2.1E-4 mm/m, respectively. This study serves as reference for shortening the study period of rock breaking mechanism, efficiently designing personalized PDC bit structure, reducing bit wear, and enhancing rock breaking efficiency.


2013 ◽  
Vol 791-793 ◽  
pp. 742-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
An Ning Zhang ◽  
Zhao Feng Zhu ◽  
Feng Zhu

In this paper, finite element software ANSYS is used to simulate a process of disc cutters of different diameter breaking rock, get the curves of the load of disc cutter of different diameter breaking rock and the curves of the stress exerting on the cutters when the disc cutters cutting different depth. According to the rock breaking mechanism of disc cutter, and established five kinds of disc cutter of different diameter broken rock finite element model, and the numerical simulation was carried out. The loads of disc cutters of different diameter breaking rock and the stress exerting on the cutters are different when the disc cutters cutting different depths. According to the result of the analysis, draw the curve graph of the load of disc cutter breaking rock and the stress exerting on the cutters when the disc cutters of different diameter cutting different depth. According to the curve diagram, the load of disc cutter of different diameter cutting a certain depth and the stress of exerting on the disc cutters can be gotten. The simulative result is instructive for improving the design of disc cutter parameters and improving the development efficiency.


2014 ◽  
Vol 577 ◽  
pp. 108-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Qiu ◽  
Mei Lin Gu ◽  
Feng Guang Zhang ◽  
Zhi Wei

The discrete element method (DEM) is applied to glass micromachining in this study. By three standard tests the discrete element model is established to match the main mechanical properties of glass. Then, indentating, cutting, micro milling process are simulated. Results show that the vertical damage depth is prevented from reaching the final machined surface in cutting process. Tool rake angle is the most remarkable factor influencing on the chip deformation and cutting force. The final machined surface is determined by the minimum cutting thickness per edge. Different cutting thickness, cutter shape and spindle speed largely effect on the mechanism of glass.


Author(s):  
F. Lu ◽  
C. Zhang ◽  
J. Sun ◽  
J.X. Tian ◽  
M. Liu ◽  
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In order to improve working efficiency of the tunneling process and extend working life of disc cutter, explore the impact of cutter spacing and loading for the cutter rock-breaking effect. With the theory of rock crushing, Based on the finite element analysis software ABAQUS, the process of disc cutter breaking rock is simulated, considering the adjacent cutters sequential constraints, then, to make sure two cutter space with the method of SE in experiment.The simulation results showed that the optimal cutter spacings were both about 80mm in the same loading and the sequentially loading, but the rock-breaking effect of sequentially loading is better than the same loading. The experimental data showed that the minimum specific energy of rock breaking is appeared cutter spacing between 80mm and 90mm. Thus, the correctness and rationality of the simulation was verified. The study is good for understanding the rock-breaking mechanism of double disc cutter and has a certain promoting value to optimize TBM cutter system.Keywords:TBM, rock fragmentation, ABAQUS, cutter spacing, sequentially cutting


2012 ◽  
Vol 500 ◽  
pp. 146-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Hou ◽  
Li Zhou ◽  
Shu Tao Huang ◽  
Li Fu Xu

In this paper, a finite element method was used to dynamically simulate the process of the edge defects formation during orthogonal cutting SiCp/Al composites. The influence of the cutting speed, cutting depth and rake angle of the PCD insert on the size of the edge defects have been investigated by using scanning electron. According to the simulated results, it can be provided that the cutting layer material has an effect on transfer stress and hinder the chip formation in the critical transition stage, and the critical transition point and distance are defined in this stage. The negative shear phenomenon is found when the chip transit to the edge defects in the flexure deformation stage, so the process of the chip formation is the basis of the edge defects formation. In addition, the relationship between the nucleation and propagation direction of the crack and the variation of the edge defect shape on the workpiece was investigated by theory, and it found that the negative shear angle formation is the primary cause of the edge defect formation. A mixed mode crack is found in the crack propagation stage. The sizes of edge defects were measured by the experiment and simulation, and the edge defect size decrease with the increasing of tool rake angle, while increase with increasing cutting depth and cutting speed.


1984 ◽  
Vol 30 (104) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.K. Lieu ◽  
C.D. Mote

AbstractThe cutting force components and the cutting moment on the cutting tool were measured during the orthogonal machining of ice with cutting tools inclined at negative rake angles. The variables included the cutting depth (< 1 mm), the cutting speed (0.01 ms−1to 1 ms−1), and the rake angles (–15° to –60°). Results of the experiments showed that the cutting force components were approximately independent of cutting speed. The resultant cutting force on the tool was in a direction approximately normal to the cutting face of the tool. The magnitude of the resultant force increased with the negative rake angle. Photographs of ice-chip formation revealed continuous and segmented chips at different cutting depths.


Author(s):  
Siqi Li ◽  
Shenglei Tian ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Zhao Huan ◽  
Xin Ling ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Lou ◽  
Bao Wang ◽  
En Wu ◽  
Mingwu Sun ◽  
Ping Zhou ◽  
...  

This paper aims at providing a sound theoretical solution to auxiliary central hole and the cutting parameters. For this purpose, the forming mechanism of V-cut cavity for cutting blasting was performed based on the hypothetical rock breaking mechanism of V-cut blasting. A theoretical solution for increasing the critical depth of the auxiliary center cuthole and the criteria for increasing the cuthole diameter of various types of cutholes when the rock attributes, explosive properties, and cuthole dip angle are constant are proposed. (1) If charging length le < 0.75H/sin θ, no auxiliary cuthole is needed. (2) If 0.75H/sin θ < le < 0.75H/sin θ + (2∼4) × 0.1, a central vertical auxiliary hole is needed. (3) If 0.75H/sin θ + (2∼4) × 0.1 < le < 0.75(H/sin θ + Hi/sin θi), a shallow inclined hole is needed. (4) If le > 0.75(H/sin θ + Hi/sin θi), both the central vertical cuthole and the shallow inclined cuthole are needed. Meanwhile, the theoretical solution was verified by numerical modelling with ANSYS/LS-DYNA. Moreover, the field implementation of the V-cut and the auxiliary hole effectively improved the blasting effect in both efficiency and economy.


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