The effect of laser micro-scale textured tools on the tool-chip interface performance and surface integrity during austenitic stainless-steel turning

Demand for stainless steels is rapidly increasing, especially in the oil and gas industries. Stainless steel offers a number of key advantages such as high tensile strength, toughness, and excellent corrosion resistance. However, stainless steel machining still poses some serious difficulties. At low cutting speeds, workpiece material and chips tend to adhere to the cutting tool surface, forming a built-up edge (BUE). Unstable BUE can cause …