Investigation for ultrasonic machining of titanium and its alloys

This paper investigates the ultrasonic machining of tough materials like titanium and its alloys. Experimental investigations were conducted to understand machining characteristics of titanium and its alloys with high speed steel tool. The results of study highlighted that higher hardness of work piece is not the criteria for higher material removal rate in machining of titanium and its alloys. Also effect of power rating on work hardening of work piece and tool was highlighted.