Characterization of Machinability and Environmental Impact of Cryogenic Turning of Ti-6Al-4V

Titanium alloys are widely used in aerospace applications due to their physical and mechanical properties. However, their poor machinability remains the main challenge to improve the productivity and the surface quality. Cryogenic machining recently gained interest as a clean and economical cooling technique. It becomes a promising candidate for applications that involve aggressive metal removal, especially for hard-to-cut material. This …