The effect of non-uniform insert pitch on noise generation during face milling operations

Authors

  • T. Moore Dept. of Mech. Eng., Queen's Univ., Kingston, Ont., Canada
  • Z. Reif

Keywords:

noise abatement, insert pitch, noise generation, face milling, cutters, noise reduction, engine mounting, transmission housing, Al

Abstract

Excessive noise generation often occurs during the face milling of certain thin-walled aluminum workpieces. Theoretically, such noise can be reduced by utilizing milling cutters which employ non-uniform insert pitch. This study reports on the results of a series of tests undertaken to determine the noise reduction potential of four different non-uniform pitch cutters used to machine the engine mounting face of an aluminum transmission housing. It is shown that the use of non-uniform insert pitch does not necessarily reduce overall noise generation. There is, however, often a reduction in `noisiness'. The difficulties of applying existing `quiet' cutter design principles to workpieces of complex geometry are also discussed

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Published

1989-01-01

How to Cite

1.
Moore T, Reif Z. The effect of non-uniform insert pitch on noise generation during face milling operations. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1989 Jan. 1 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];17(1):55-69. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/601

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Section

Technical Articles

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