Enhancement of carbide tool performance during dry machining through a combination of laser surface texturing and tungsten disulfide soft coatings

Critical friction at the tool-chip interface has a significant impact on Severe friction between the cutting tool wear and machined surface integrity. One effective method of alleviating friction is the administration of a lubricant on the surface between the tool and chip. The effectiveness of this process can be enhanced by creating some textures on the surface of the cutting tools. This paper investigates the effects of WS2 soft coating and …