Study on Chip Breaking of HSS Tool with Convex Stripe

Chip breaking is important during manufacturing processes. A method of chip breaking is described. Common high speed tool was selected as cutting tool. The convex stripe was made by the laser instrument on the rake of cutting tool. Cutting experiments of aluminum alloy were carried out with this kind of tools. Experimental results show that chip breaking of tools with convex stripe is easier than ordinary tools. And the chip shape is always arc. The chip created by tools with convex stripe breaks more easily when cutting depth is less than 0.5mm. There is no damage on cutting tool with this method which is simple for manufacture.