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DESCRIPTION
Title of Invention
METHOD OF CUTTING STEEL FOR MACHINE STRUCTURAL USE
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Technical Field
[0001]
The present invention relates to a method of cutting steel for machine structural
use.
10 Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 2010-246072, filed
November 2,2010, the content ofwhich is incorporated herein by reference.
Background Art
[0002]
15 In recent years, from the viewpoint of global environmental issues, it has
become imperative to consider environmental issue, such as energy saving, resource
saving and reduction of environmentally hazardous substances, when manufacturing
industrial products. Most ofthe components for machine structural use, such as gears,
shafts and nuts, which are manufactured using steel for machine structural use, are
20 manufactured by cutting steel for machine structural use. Therefore, in the field of a
cutting process of steel for machine structural use, it is necessary to study cutting
techniques and techniques considering environmental issue in terms of steel for machine
structural use which is the subject to be cut.
[0003]
25 In cutting steel for machine structural use, in order to improve the cutting
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process efficiency more than in a dry process or a semi-dry process, a process in which
cutting oil is used is widely carried out. The cutting oil is classified into water-insoluble
cutting oil, which is used as an undiluted solution, and water-soluble cutting oil, which is
used after being diluted using water. While both types of the cutting oil are widely used
5 in the cutting of steel for machine structural use, the water-insoluble cutting oil accounts
for the majority of cutting oils used in a case in which a process in which finish accuracy
is required, such as gun drilling, gear cutting, broaching or tapping, or a process which is
carried out with a large tool load. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the efficiency of
a process in which water-insoluble cutting oil is used.
10 [0004]
A chlorine-based extreme-pressure agent, which is cheap and has excellent
lubrication property, is added to water-insoluble cutting oil; however, due to recent
environmental issues, the costs for treating cutting oil including the chlorine-based
extreme-pressure agent have increased, and therefore, currently, a sulfur-based
15 extreme-pressure agent is mainly used as an alternative ofthe chlorine-based
extreme-pressure agent. However, since the use of a sulfur-based extreme-pressure
agent cannot provide sufficient lubrication property, there is a demand for cutting
techniques which can provide excellent lubrication property and increase cutting
efficiency.
20 [0005]
Meanwhile, regarding the steel for machine structural use, in order to increase
the efficiency of a cutting process, it is necessary to increase the machinability of steel,
that is, to make steel more easily cut. In the past, S or Pb was added in order to improve
the machinability of steel for machine structural use. However, when the amount of S
25 added increases, there is a problem in that the mechanical properties deteriorate. On the
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other hand, since Pb degrades the mechanical properties only slightly so as to improve
the machinability, Pb has been usefully used to improve the machinability of steel for
machine structural use. However, there is a problem that Pb is an environmentally
hazardous substances. Therefore, there is a demand for improving machinability
5 without using S or Pb.
[0006]
With the above background, regarding cutting techniques of steel for machine
structural use, techniques regarding environment-responsive cutting oil are studied in, for
example, Patent Document 1. When an oiliness improver is added to a lubricant made
10 oflubricant-based oil, a dispersant and microparticle-form calcium carbonate, favorable
lubrication property can be obtained without including a chlorine-based extreme-pressure
additive.
[0007]
In addition, regarding steel for machine structural use, steel having a new
15 component composition or structure has been studied. For example, Patent Document 2
discloses that, when the amount of solute N, which is harmful to machinability, is
suppressed to a low level by adjusting the added amount ofhigh AI, other
nitride-generating elements and N, and by carrying out an appropriate thermal treatment,
and when an appropriate amount of solute Al which improves machinability through
20 high-temperature embrittlement and ofAIN which produces a high-temperature
embrittlement effect and improves machinability through a cleavage crystal structure, is
secured, steel for machine structural use having excellent machinability throughout a
wide cutting rate range from low speed to high speed and having both high impact value
and a high yield ratio is obtained.
25 [0008]
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As described above, regarding environment-responsive techniques in cutting
processes, studies are being made on cutting oils and steel components. In the future,
when further studying techniques considering environmental issue, it is necessary to
study both cutting oils and steel components.
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Citation List
Patent Document
[0009]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First
10 Publication No. 2006-225491
[Patent Document 2] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First
Publication No. 2008-13788
Summary of Invention
15 Technical Problem
[0010]
However, there are the following problems in the techniques ofthe related art.
[0011]
In Patent Document 1, while the same machinability, as in cutting oil in which
20 the chlorine-based extreme-pressure agent ofthe related art is used, can be obtained, it is
not possible to increase the lubrication property more than in the related art so as to
improve the efficiency ofa cutting process. Furthermore, only SCr 420 specified in JIS
is described as steel.
[0012]
25 In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2, excellent machinability can be
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obtained throughout a wide cutting rate range as described above. Furthennore, when
the added amount ofAl is increased, steel for machine structural use can be obtained, in
which less segregation occurs in a billet step than in AI-killed steel of the related art,
more MnS having high unifonn dispersibility is generated, and high impact
5 characteristics are provided. In addition, in this steel for machine structural use, a
higher yield ratio can be obtained than in the fine precipitation ofAlN and solute AI.
However, only steel components are specified, and no specific cutting method and
cutting conditions are specified. Furthennore, there is no description regarding the
water-insoluble cutting oil.
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[0013]
The present invention has been created in consideration ofthe above problems,
and an object of the present invention is to provide a method of cutting steel for machine
structural use in which the service life of a tool is long and the efficiency of a cutting
process is excellent during cutting in which water-insoluble cutting oil is used.
Solution to Problem
[0014]
In order to solve the above problems, the present inventors paid attention to
lubricating mechanisms in the interface between a tool and a material to be cut, which is
20 considered to have a large influence on the service life ofthe tool, and carried out
intensive studies. As a result, the following findings were obtained.
(a) It was found using a scanning electron microscope-energy dispersion
spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) or Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) that, in a case in which
steel including a large amount of solute Al is cut using water-insoluble cutting oil
25 including a large amount of dissolved oxygen, an oxide mainly including alumina is
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generated on a newly created surface ofthe steel and a tool. Since Al is an element
having a larger bonding force with oxygen than Fe, in a case in which steel including a
large amount of solute Al is cut using water-insoluble cutting oil having a large amount
of dissolved oxygen, a chemical reaction is caused between solute Al and oxygen in the
5 cutting oil, and an oxide mainly including alumina is generated.
(b) Since alumina is hard, the oxide mainly including alumina generated in the
tool serves as a tool protective film, wear resistance is supplied to the tool, and the
service life ofthe tool improves.
[0015]
10 The present invention has 'been completed based on the above finding.
The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above
problems so as to achieve the relevant object.
[0016]
(1) That is, in a method of cutting a steel for machine structural use according to
15 an aspect ofthe present invention, steel for machine structural use, in which chemical
components comprise, by mass%, C: 0.01% to 1.2%, Si: 0.005% to 3.0%, Mn: 0.05% to
3.0%, P: 0.001% to 0.2%, S: 0.001% to 0.35%, N: 0.002% to 0.035% and AI: 0.05% to
1.0%, in a case in which [Al%] and [N%] represent the mass% ofAl and N in the steel
respectively, the following formula 1 is satisfied, furthermore, one or more of Ca:
20 0.0001% to 0.02%, Ti: 0.0005% to 0.5%, Nb: 0.0005% to 0.5%, W: 0.0005% to 1.0%, V:
0.0005% to 1.0%, Ta: 0.0001% to 0.2%, Hf: 0.0001% to 0.2%, Mg: 0.0001% to 0.02%,
Zr: 0.0001% to 0.02%, Rem: 0.0001% to 0.02%, Sb: 0.0001% to 0.015%, Sn: 0.0005%
to 2.0%, Zn: 0.0005% to 0.5%, B: 0.0001% to 0.015%, Te: 0.0003% to 0.2%, Se:
0.0003% to 0.2%, Bi: 0.001% to 0.5%, Pb: 0.001% to 0.5%, Cr: 0.001% to 3.0%, Mo:
25 0.001% to 1.0%, Ni: 0.001% to 5.0%, Cu: 0.001% to 5.0%, Li: 0.00001% to 0.005%, Na:
(1)
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0.00001% to 0.005%, K: 0.00001% to 0.005%, Ba: 0.00001% to 0.005% and Sr:
0.00001% to 0.005% is included, and a balance consisting of Fe and inevitable impurities,
is used, and a cutting process is carried out on the steel for machine structural use using a
water-insoluble cutting oil in which an amount of dissolved oxygen is 4 volume% to 16
5 volume%,
[Al%]-(27114)x[N%]~0.05%
[0017]
(2) In the aspect according to the above (1), during the cutting process, the a
contact point between the steel for machine structural use and the tool may be covered
10 with the water-insoluble cutting oil.
[0018]
(3) In the aspect according to the above (1) or (2), the temperature of the
water-insoluble cutting oil may be in a range of 5°C to 80°C in the cutting process.
[0019]
15 (4) In the aspect according to the above (3), the supply amount ofthe
water-insoluble cutting oil may be 0.5 Llminute to 100 L/minute in the cutting process.
[0020]
(5) In the aspect according to the above (1) or (2), the supply amount of the
water-insoluble cutting oil may be 0.5 Llminute to 100 Llminute in the cutting process.
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Advantageous Effects ofInvention
[0021]
According to the aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a
method of cutting steel for machine structural use in which an excellent service life of a
25 tool can be obtained when cutting is carried out using water-insoluble cutting oil.
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Brief Description of Drawings
[0022]
FIG 1 is aview showing the relationship between the amount ofdissolved
5 oxygen in water-insoluble cutting oil and the wear amount of a tool during a turning
process.
FIG 2 is a view showing the relationship between the amount ofdissolved
oxygen in water-insoluble cutting oil and the number oftimes a process is carried out
until breakage ofthe tool during tapping.
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Description of Embodiments
[0023]
Hereinafter, a method of cutting steel for machine structural use according to an
embodiment ofthe present invention will be described in detail.
15 [0024]
First, water-insoluble cutting oil used in the embodiment will be described.
[0025]
The water-insoluble cutting oil according to the embodiment includes 4
volume% to 16 volume% of dissolved oxygen therein at room temperature. The
20 dissolved oxygen mentioned here refers to oxygen presenting in the oil in a dissolved
state. When steel including a large amount of solute Al is cut using water-insoluble
cutting oil including 4 volume% to 16 volume% of dissolved oxygen, it is possible to
generate an oxide mainly including alumina on a tool. As a result, a tool protective film
is formed, and the service life ofthe tool improves. In this case, the contact points
25 between the steel for machine structural use and the tool are desirably covered with
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water-insoluble cutting oil including 4 volume% to 16 volume% of dissolved oxygen
during cutting in order to cause a chemical reaction between the solute Al in the steel and
the water-insoluble cutting oil. In addition, cutting desirably includes a process of
covering the contact points between the steel for machine structural use and the tool with
5 water-insoluble cutting oil. The amount of dissolved oxygen in the water-insoluble
cutting oil can be measured using gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC-MS).
The measurement can be carried out under, for example, the following conditions.
Determining equipment: HP5890 (Hewlett Packard), Detector: MSD, Column:
OV-1+Megaborecolumn+OV-1 (25 m)x2, Injecting temperature: 120°C, Oven
10 temperature: 40°C, Carrier gas: He
[0026]
The volume% is an indication of a volume ratio of the amount of dissolved
oxygen present in the water-insoluble cutting oil to the water-insoluble cutting oil, and,
for example, the case of 4 volume% means that 4 mL-equivalent oxygen is dissolved in
15 100 mL ofthe water-insoluble cutting oil.
[0027]
The amount of the dissolved oxygen needs to be 4 vo1ume% or more in order to
accelerate the generation ofthe tool protective film. Meanwhile, when the dissolved
oxygen increases too much, specifically, to more than 16 volume%, deterioration is
20 caused due to oxidation of the water-insoluble cutting oil, and the original lubrication
property ofthe water-insoluble cutting oil is lost such that the service life of the tool
decreases. Therefore, the amount ofthe dissolved oxygen is set to 4 volume% to 16
volume%, preferably set to 8 volume% to 15 volume%, and more preferably 10
volume% to 14 volume%.
25 [0028]
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The amount of the dissolved oxygen in the water-insoluble cutting oil can be
increased by blowing air or oxygen into the oil in advance before the oil is used, and can
also be decreased by carrying out deaeration while blowing nitrogen gas into the cutting
oil.
5 [0029]
There is a technique called a minimal quantity lubricants (MQL) process in
which an extremely small amount of cutting oil and a large amount of air are made into a
mist form, and blown onto the blade edge of a tool or the surface of a material to be cut
while carrying out cutting, but the present invention is different from the MQL process.
lOIn the present invention, the water-insoluble cutting oil is used; however, in the MQL
process, only an extremely small amount of cutting oil is used, which makes the present
invention a completely different cutting method. While an extremely small amount of
oil, approximately 2 mL/hour to 30 mL/hour, is made into a mist form and blown onto a
processing point in the MQL process, in a case in which the water-insoluble cutting oil is
15 used, a relatively large amount of the oil is supplied so as to cover the contact points of
the steel for machine structural use and the tool.
[0030]
In order to cover the contact points between the steel for machine structural use
and the tool so as to supply sufficient oil and to accelerate the generation of the tool
20 protective film, preferably 0.5 L/minute or more, more preferably 2 L/minute or more,
and still more preferably 5 L/minute or more of oil is supplied. An amount more than
the above results in saturation, and when too much oil is supplied, since the costs of oil
waste treatment or environmental loads increase, the upper limit is preferably set to 100
L/minute.
In order to generate the tool protective film by causing a reaction, it is important
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to control the temperature of the water-insoluble cutting oil. When the temperature of
the water-insoluble cutting oil is too low, since the necessary amount of heat for the
reaction is not generated and the effect is reduced, the temperature ofthe water-insoluble
cutting oil is preferably 5°C or higher, and more preferably 15°C or higher. On the
5 other hand, when the temperature ofthe water-insoluble cutting oil is too high, not only
does it deteriorate the oil, but there is another concern that the cutting properties may
degrade due to deterioration of adherability caused by a decrease in the viscosity, and
therefore the temperature of the water-insoluble cutting oil is preferably 80°C or lower
and more preferably 40°C or lower. The temperature of the water-insoluble cutting oil
10 can be adjusted using a heater for cutting oil or an oil cooler.
In addition, in order to increase the amount of heat generated to accelerate the
reaction so as to generate the tool protective film, the cutting rate is preferably set to 10
m/minute or more.
[0031]
15 Typical examples of the water-insoluble cutting oil include Nl type, N2 type, N3
type, N4 type and the like, which are classified using JIS K2241; however, in the present
invention, the type ofthe water-insoluble cutting oil is not particularly limited as long as
the amount ofthe dissolved oxygen satisfies the predetermined range.
[0032]
20 The water-insoluble cutting oil can be supplied from a nozzle installed outside to
a cutting unit. According to the present invention, the service life of a tool can be
increased independently ofthe method of supplying the water-insoluble cutting oil.
[0033]
The cutting method of the embodiment can be applied to any process of
25 intermittent cutting and continuous cutting, such as a hobbing process, a turning process,
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a tapping process, a drilling process, a milling process, an end milling process and a
broaching process.
[0034]
Next, the reason for numerically limiting the contents ofthe respective
5 components ofthe steel for machine structural use ofthe embodiment will be described.
Meanwhile, in the following description, the mass% in the composition will be simply
indicated using %.
[0035]
C: 0.01% to 1.2%
C is an element having a large influence on the basic strength of steel.
However, in a case in which the content ofC is less than 0.01 %, a sufficient strength
cannot be obtained. On the other hand, when the content ofC exceeds 1.2%, since hard
carbides are much precipitated, machinability significantly degrades. Therefore, in
order to obtain sufficient strength and machinability, the content ofC is set to 0.01% to
15 1.2%, preferably set to 0.05% to 0.8%, and more preferably set to 0.10% to 0.70%.
[0036]
Si: 0.005% to 3.0%
Si is added, generally, as a deoxidizing element, and also has effects of
strengthening ferrite and supplying tempering softening resistance. However, in a case
20 in which the content of Si is less than 0.005%, a sufficient deoxidizing effect cannot be
obtained. On the other hand, when the content ofSi exceeds 3.0%, toughness and
ductility decrease, and, at the same time, machinability deteriorates because the hardness
of the basis material increases. Therefore, the content ofSi is set to 0.005% to 3.0%,
preferably set to 0.01% to 2.5%, and more preferably set to 0.05% to 2.0%.
[0037]
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Mn: 0.05% tQ 3.0%
Mn is an element necessary to improve hardenability or secure strength after
quenching by forming solid solutions in the matrix. In addition, Mn has an effect of
improving machinability by bonding with S in steel so as to generate MnS-based sulfides.
5 However, when the content ofMn is less than 0.05%, S in steel bonds with Fe so as to
form FeS, and steel becomes brittle. On the other hand, when the content ofMn
exceeds 3.0%, the hardness of the basis material increases, and workability or
machinability degrades. Therefore, the content ofMn is set to 0.05% to 3.0%,
preferably set to 0.2% to 2.5%, and more preferably set to 0.35% to 2.0%.
[0038]
P: 0.001% to 0.2%
P has an effect of bettering machinability; however, in a case in which the
content of P is less than 0.001%, the effect cannot be obtained. In addition, when the
content ofP exceeds 0.2%, toughness is significantly deteriorated, the hardness ofthe
15 basis material increases in steel, and cold workability, hot workability and casting
characteristics degrade. Therefore, the content ofP is set to 0.001% to 0.2%, preferably
set to 0.005% to 0.1 %, and more preferably set to 0.01% to 0.05%.
[0039]
S: 0.001% to 0.35%
20 S bonds with Mn so as to be present as a MnS-based sulfide in steel. MnS has
an effect of improving machinability; however, in order to significantly obtain the effect,
it is necessary to add 0.001% or more of S. On the other hand, when the content of S
exceeds 0.35%, toughness and fatigue strength significantly degrade. Therefore, the
content of S is set to 0.001% to 0.35%, preferably set to 0.005% to 0.15%, and more
25 preferably set to 0.0 I% to 0.07%.
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[0040]
N: 0.002% to 0.035%
N bonds with AI, Ti, V, Nb or the like so as to generate nitrides or carbonitrides,
and has an effect of suppressing coarsening of crystal grains. However, when the
5 content ofN is less than 0.002%, the effect is insufficient, on the other hand, when the
content ofN exceeds 0.035%, since the effect is saturated, and hot ductility significantly
deteriorates, thereby it becomes extremely difficult to manufacture rolled steel.
Therefore, the content ofN is set to 0.002% to 0.035%, preferably set to 0.0025% to
0.02%, and more preferably set to 0.0030% to 0.016%.
[0041]
AI: included in 0.05% to 1.0%, and satisfying [Al%]-(27/14)x[N%]~0.05%
Al is the most important element in the embodiment. As a deoxidizing element,
Al improves the internal qualities of steel. In addition, in a case in which
water-insoluble cutting oil having an amount of dissolved oxygen of4 volume% to 16
15 volume% is used in cutting, Al is an essential element in order to improve the service life
of a tool by causing a chemical reaction between solute Al in steel and dissolved oxygen
in the water-insoluble cutting oil so as to form a protective film of an oxide mainly
including alumina on the tool. In order to sufficiently generate solute Al effective for
improving the service life of a tool, the content ofAl needs to be 0.05% or more.
20 However, when the content ofAl exceeds 1.0%, a large amount of a hard oxide having a
high melting point is generated in steel, and causes abrasive wear as a soft inclusion,
which increase the wear of a tool during cutting. Therefore, the content ofAl is set to
0.05% to 1.0%, preferably set to 0.08% to 0.5%, and more preferably set to more than
0.1% to 0.26%.
When N is present in steel, AIN is generated. Since the atomic weight ofN is
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14, and the atomic weight ofAl is 27, for example, when 0.01% ofN is added, 27/14,
that is, approximately twice solute Al (0.02%) is reduced, and, consequently, the effect of
improving the service life of a tool degrades. In order to obtain a sufficient effect, since
0.05% or more of solute Al is required, in a case in which N is present in a certain
5 amount, not 0%, it is necessary to add Al at an amount determined in consideration ofthe
amount ofN. That is, the amount ofAl ([Al%]) and the amount ofN ([N%]) need to
satisfy [Al%]-(27/14)x[N%]~0.05%, and preferably satisfy [Al%]-(27/14)x[N%]>0.1%.
Regarding the upper limit, there is a case in which the content ofAl becomes 1.0%,
which is the upper limit, and the content ofN becomes 0.002%, which is the lower limit.
[0042]
In addition, in the steel for machine structural use ofthe embodiment, in order
for improvement of machinability, formation ofcarbonitrides, an increase in strength
through improvement ofhardenability or improvement oftempering softening resistance,
control ofthe form of sulfides using deoxidizing adjustment, and strengthening of ferrite,
15 one or more ofCa: 0.0001% to 0.02%, Ti: 0.0005% to 0.5%, Nb: 0.0005% to 0.5%, W:
0.0005% to 1.0%, V: 0.0005% to 1.0%, Ta: 0.0001% to 0.2%, Hf: 0.0001% to 0.2%, Mg:
0.0001% to 0.02%, Zr: 0.0001% to 0.02%, Rem: 0.0001% to 0.02%, Sb: 0.0001% to
0.015%, Sn: 0.0005% to 2.0%, Zn: 0.0005% to 0.5%, B: 0.0001% to 0.015%, Te:
0.0003% to 0.2%, Se: 0.0003% to 0.2%, Bi: 0.001% to 0.5%, Pb: 0.001% to 0.5%, Cr:
20 0.001% to 3.0%, Mo: 0.001% to 1.0%, Ni: 0.001% to 5.0%, Cu: 0.001% to 5.0%, Li:
0.00001% to 0.005%, Na: 0.00001% to 0.005%, K: 0.00001% to 0.005%, Ba: 0.00001%
to 0.005% and Sr: 0.00001% to 0.005% may be included in addition to the above
respective components.
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[0043]
Ca: 0.0001% to 0.02%
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Ca is a deoxidizing element, and suppresses the wear of a tool by decreasing the
melting point of a hard oxide, such as alumina represented by Ah03, so as to soften the
oxide. However, in a case in which the content ofCa is less than 0.0001%, this
machinability-improving effect cannot be obtained. In addition, when the content ofCa
5 exceeds 0.02%, CaS is generated in steel, and conversely, machinability degrades.
Therefore, in a case in which Ca is added, the content thereof is set to 0.0001% to 0.02%,
preferably set to 0.0003% to 0.005%, and more preferably set to 0.0004% to 0.0020%.
[0044]
Ti: 0.0005% to 0.5%
10 Ti is an element that forms a carbonitride, contributes to suppression ofthe
growth or strengthening ofaustenite grains, and is used as a granulating element for
preventing coarsening of grains in steel in which a high strength is required or a low
strain is required. In addition, Ti is also a deoxidizing element, and has an effect of
forming a soft oxide so as to improve machinability. However, in a case in which the
15 content ofTi is less than 0.0005%, the effect is not observed. In addition, when the
content ofTi exceeds 0.5%, a coarse carbonitride in a non-solid solution form, which
causes hot cracking, is precipitated, and conversely, mechanical properties are impaired.
Therefore, in a case in which Ti is added, the content thereof is set to 0.0005% to 0.5%,
and preferably set to 0.01% to 0.3%.
[0045]
Nb: 0.0005% to 0.5%
Nb is also an element that forms a carbonitride, contributes to strengthening of
steel through secondary precipitation hardening, and suppression of the growth or
strengthening of austenite grains, and is used as a granulating element for preventing
25 coarsening of grains in steel in which a high strength is required or a low strain is
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required. However, in a case in which the content ofNb is less than 0.0005%, the effect
of increasing the strength cannot be obtained. In addition, when more than 0.5% ofNb
is added, a coarse carbonitride in a non-solid solution form, which causes hot cracking, is
precipitated, and conversely, mechanical properties are impaired. Therefore, in a case
5 in which Nb is added, the content thereof is set to 0.0005% to 0.5%, and preferably set to
0.005% to 0.2%.
[0046]
W: 0.0005% to 1.0%
W is also an element that forms a carbonitride, and can strengthen steel through
10 secondary precipitation hardening. However, in a case in which the content ofW is less
than 0.0005%, the effect of increasing strength cannot be obtained. In addition, when
more than 1.0% ofW is added, since a coarse carbonitride in a non-solid solution form,
which causes hot cracking, is precipitated, conversely, mechanical properties are
impaired. Therefore, in a case in which W is added, the content thereof is set to
15 0.0005% to 1.0%, and preferably set to 0.01% to 0.8%.
[0047]
V: 0.0005% to 1.0%
V is also an element that forms a carbonitride and can strengthen steel through
secondary precipitation hardening, and is appropriately added to steel whose strength
20 needs to be increased. However, in a case in which the content ofV is less than
0.0005%, the effect of increasing strength cannot be obtained. In addition, when more
than 1.0% ofV is added, since a coarse carbonitride in a non-solid solution form, which
causes hot cracking, is precipitated, conversely, mechanical properties are impaired.
Therefore, in a case in which V is added, the content thereof is set to 0.0005% to 1.0%,
25 and preferably set to 0.01% to 0.8%.
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[0048]
Ta: 0.0001% to 0.2%
Similarly to Nb, Ta is also an element that contributes to strengthening ofsteel
through secondary precipitation hardening, suppression ofthe growth or strengthening of
5 austenite grains, and is used as a granulating element for preventing coarsening of grains
in steel in which a high strength is required or a low strain is required. However, in a
case in which the content ofTa is less than 0.0001%, the effect of increasing strength
cannot be obtained. In addition, when more than 0.2% ofTa is added, a coarse
precipitate in a non-solid solution form, which causes hot cracking, is generated such that,
10 conversely, mechanical properties are impaired. Therefore, in a case in which Ta is
added, the content thereof is set to 0.0001% to 0.2%, and preferably set to 0.001% to
0.1%.
[0049]
Hf: 0.0001% to 0.2%
15 Similarly to Ti, Hfis also an element that contributes to suppression ofthe
growth or strengthening of austenite grains, and is used as a granulating element for
preventing coarsening of grains in steel in which a high strength is required or a low
strain is required. However, in a case in which the content ofHfis less than 0.0001%,
the effect of increasing strength cannot be obtained. In addition, when more than 0.2%
20 ofHfis added, due to a coarse precipitate in a non-solid solution form, which causes hot
cracking, conversely, mechanical properties are impaired. Therefore, in a case in which
Hfis added, the content thereof is set to 0.0001% to 0.2%, and preferably set to 0.001%
to 0.1%.
25
[0050]
Mg: 0.0001% to 0.02%
19
Mg is a deoxidizing element, and generates an oxide in steel. In a case in
which there is an assumption of deoxidation ofAI, Ah03, which is harmful to
machinability, is modified into MgO or Ah03·MgO, which is relatively soft and finely
dispersed. In addition, an oxide thereof is liable to become a nucleus ofMnS, and has
5 an effect of finely dispersing MnS. However, when the content ofMg is less than
0.0001%, the above effect cannot be observed. In addition, Mg generates a complex
sulfide with MnS so as to spheroidize MnS; however, when Mg is added excessively,
more than 0.02%, the generation of sole MgS is accelerated so as to deteriorate
machinability. Therefore, in a case in which Mg is added, the content thereof is set to
10 0.0001% to 0.02%, preferably set to 0.0003% to 0.0040%, and more preferably set to
0.0005% to 0.0030%.
[0051]
Zr: 0.0001% to 0.02%
Zr is a deoxidizing element, and generates an oxide in steel. The oxide is
15 considered to be ZrOz, and this oxide becomes a precipitation nucleus ofMnS, and thus
has effects of increasing the precipitation sites ofMnS and uniformly dispersing MnS.
In addition, Zr has an action of forming a solid solution in MnS so as to generate a
complex sulfide, lower the deformability, and suppress stretching ofthe MnS shape
during rolling and hot forging. As such, Zr is an element effective for reducing the
20 anisotropy. However, in a case in which the content ofZr is less than 0.0001%, a
significant effect cannot be obtained regarding the above action. On the other hand,
even when more than 0.02% of Zr is added, the yield becomes extremely poor so as to
generate a large amount of hard compounds, such as ZrOz and ZrS, such that, conversely,
mechanical properties, such as machinability, impact values and fatigue characteristics,
25 degrade. Therefore, in a case in which Zr is added, the content thereof is set to 0.0001%
20
to 0.02%, preferably set to 0.0003% to 0.01%, and more preferably set to 0.0005% to
0.005%.
[0052]
Rem: 0.0001% to 0.02%
5 Rare earth metal (Rem) is a deoxidizing element, generates an oxide having a
low melting point, and suppresses nozzle clogging during casting. In addition, since
Rem forms a solid solution in MnS or bonds with MnS, lowers the deformability, and
suppresses stretching ofMnS during rolling and hot forging, Rem is an element effective
for reducing the anisotropy. However, in a case in which the content ofRem is less than
10 0.0001% in total, the effect is not significant. In addition, when more than 0.02% of
Rem is added, a large amount of a sulfide ofRem is generated, and machinability
deteriorates. Therefore, in a case in which Rem is added, the content thereof is set to
0.0001% to 0.02%, preferably set to 0.0003% to 0.015%, and more preferably set to
0.0005% to 0.01%. REM mentioned here refers to one or more elements selected from
15 Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Od, Tb, Dy, Ro, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu, which are rare
earth elements.
[0053]
Sb: 0.0001% to 0.015%
Sb makes ferrite brittle to an appropriate extent, and improves machinability.
20 This effect cannot be observed when the content of Sb is less than 0.0001%. In addition,
when the content ofSb exceeds 0.015%, the macro segregation ofSb becomes excessive,
and the impact value significantly decreases. Therefore, the content of Sb is set to
0.0001% to 0.015%, preferably set to 0.0005% to 0.012%, and more preferably 0.001%
to 0.01%.
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Sn: 0.0005% to 2.0%
Sn has effects of making ferrite brittle so as to extend the service life of a tool
and improving the surface roughness. However, in a case in which the content of Sn is
less than 0.0005%, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even when more than
5 2.0% of Sn is added, the effect is saturated. Therefore, in a case in which Sn is added,
the content thereof is set to 0.0005% to 2.0%, preferably set to 0.001% to 1.0%, and
more preferably set to 0.01% to 0.2%.
[0055]
Zn: 0.0005% to 0.5%
Zn has effects of making ferrite brittle so as to extend the service life of a tool
and improving the surface roughness. However, in a case in which the content of Zn is
less than 0.0005%, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even when more than
0.5% of Zn is added, the effect is saturated. Therefore, in a case in which Zn is added,
the content thereof is set to 0.0005% to 0.5%, preferably set to 0.001% to 0.3%, and
15 more preferably set to 0.01% to 0.1 %.
[0056]
B: 0.0001% to 0.015%
B has effects of grain boundary strengthening and hardenability when forming a
solid solution, and has an effect of improving machinability when precipitated since B is
20 precipitated as BN. These effects are not significant when the content ofB is less than
0.0001%. On the other hand, even when more than 0.015% ofB is added, since the
effects are saturated, and BN is precipitated excessively, conversely, the mechanical
properties of steel are impaired. Therefore, in a case in which B is added, the content
thereof is set to 0.0001% to 0.015%, preferably set to 0.0005 to 0.01%, and more
25 preferably set to 0.001% to 0.003%.
22
[0057]
Te: 0.0003% to 0.2%
Te is a machinability-improving element. In addition, Te has an action of
generating MnTe, and coexisting with MnS so that the deformability ofMnS degrades
5 and stretching ofthe MnS shape is suppressed. As such, Te is an effective element for
reducing anisotropy. However, when the content ofTe is less than 0.0003%, the effects
cannot be observed. In addition, when the content ofTe exceeds 0.2%, not only is the
effect saturated, but hot ductility also degrades such that it is highly likely that defects are
caused. Therefore, in a case in which Te is added, the content thereof is set to 0.0003%
10 to 0.2%, preferably set to 0.0005 to 0.1%, and more preferably set to 0.001% to 0.01 %.
[0058]
Se: 0.0003% to 0.2%
Se is a machinability-improving element. In addition, Se has an action of
generating MnSe , coexisting with MnS so that the deformability ofMnS degrades and
15 stretching ofthe MnS shape is suppressed. As such, Se is an effective element for
reducing anisotropy. However, when the content of Se is less than 0.0003%, the effects
cannot be observed. In addition, when the content of Se exceeds 0.2%, the effect is
saturated. Therefore, in a case in which Se is added, the content thereof is set to
0.0003% to 0.2%, preferably set to 0.0005 to 0.1%, and more preferably set to 0.001% to
20 0.01%.
[0059]
Bi: 0.001% to 0.5%
Bi is a machinability-improving element. However, when the content ofBi is
less than 0.001 %, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even when more than
25 0.5% ofBi is added, the machinability-improving effect is saturated such that hot
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ductility degrades and defects are caused. Therefore, in a case in which Bi is added, the
content thereof is set to 0.001% to 0.5%, preferably set to 0.01 to 0.3%, and more
preferably set to 0.04% to 0.25%.
[0060]
Pb: 0.001% to 0.5%
Pb is a machinability-improving element. However, when the content ofPb is
less than 0.001%, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even when more than
0.5% ofPb is added, the machinability-improving effect is saturated such that hot
ductility degrades and defects are caused. Therefore, in a case in which Pb is added, the
10 content thereof is set to 0.001% to 0.5%, preferably set to 0.01 to 0.3%, and more
preferably set to 0.04% to 0.25%.
[0061]
Cr: 0.001%to 3.0%
Cr is an element that improves hardenability and supplies tempering softening
15 resistance, and is added to steel in which a high strength is required. However, when
the content ofCr is less than 0.001%, these effects cannot be observed. In addition,
when the content ofCr exceeds 3.0%, a Cr carbide is generated such that steel becomes
brittle. Therefore, in a case in which Cr is added, the content thereof is set to 0.001% to
3.0%, preferably set to 0.01 to 2.3%, and more preferably set to 0.1% to 1.8%.
[0062]
Mo: 0.001% to 1.0%
Mo is an element that supplies tempering softening resistance and improves
hardenability, and is added to steel in which a high strength is required. However, when
the content ofMo is less than 0.001 %, these effects cannot be observed. In addition,
25 even when more than 1.0% ofMo is added, these effects are saturated. Therefore, in a
5
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case in which Mo is added, the content thereof is set to 0.001% to 1.0%, preferably set to
0.01 to 0.8%, and more preferably set to 0.05% to 0.5%.
[0063]
Ni: O.OOI%to 5.0%
Ni strengthens ferrite, improves ductility, and is an effective element for
hardenability improvement and corrosion resistance improvement. However, in a case
in which the content ofNi is less than 0.001 %, these effects cannot be observed. In
addition, even when more than 5.0% ofNi is added, the effect is saturated in terms of
mechanical properties and machinability degrades. Therefore, in a case in which Ni is
10 added, the content thereof is set to 0.001% to 5.0%, preferably set to 0.1 to 4.0%, and
more preferably set to 0.3% to 3.0%.
[0064]
Cu: 0.001% to 5.0%
Cu strengthens ferrite and is also an effective element for hardenability
15 improvement and corrosion resistance improvement. However, in a case in which the
content ofCu is less than 0.001%, these effects cannot be observed. In addition, even
when more than 5.0% ofCu is added, the effect is saturated in terms of mechanical
properties. Therefore, in a case in which Cu is added, the content thereof is set to
0.001% to 5.0%, preferably set to 0.01 to 4.0%, and more preferably set to 0.1% to 3.0%.
20 Meanwhile, Cu particularly degrades hot ductility, and causes defect during rolling, and
therefore Cu is preferably added together with Ni.
[0065]
Li: 0.00001% to 0.005%
Li becomes an oxide in steel, and forms an oxide with a low melting point,
25 thereby suppressing wear of a tool. However, in a case in which the content ofLi is less
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than 0.00001%, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even when more than
0.005% ofLi is added, the effect is saturated, and the erosion or the like of refractory
materials is caused. Therefore, in a case in which Li is added, the content thereof is set
to 0.00001% to 0.005%, and preferably set to 0.0001 to 0.0045%.
[0066]
Na: 0.00001% to 0.005%
Similarly to Li, Na also becomes an oxide in steel, and forms an oxide with a
low melting point, thereby suppressing wear ofa tool. However, in a case in which the
content ofNa is less than 0.00001%, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even
10 when more than 0.005% ofNa is added, not only is the effect saturated but the erosion or
the like of refractory materials is also caused. Therefore, in a case in which Na is added,
the content thereof is set to 0.00001% to 0.005%, and preferably set to 0.0001 to
0.0045%.
[0067]
K: 0.00001% to 0.005%
Similarly to Li, K also becomes an oxide in steel, and forms an oxide with a low
melting point, thereby suppressing wear of a tool. However, in a case in which the
content ofK is less than 0.00001 %, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even
when more than 0.005% ofNa is added, the effect is saturated and the erosion or the like
20 of refractory materials is caused. Therefore, in a case in which K is added, the content
thereof is set to 0.00001% to 0.005%, and preferably set to 0.0001 to 0.0045%.
[0068]
Ba: 0.00001% to 0.005%
Similarly to Li, Ba also becomes an oxide in steel, and forms an oxide with a
25 low melting point, thereby suppressing wear of a tool. However, in a case in which the
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content ofBa is less than 0.00001 %, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even
when more than 0.005% ofBa is added, the effect is saturated and the erosion or the like
of refractory materials is caused. Therefore, in a case in which Ba is added, the content
thereof is set to 0.00001% to 0.005%, and preferably set to 0.0001 to 0.0045%.
[0069]
Sr: 0.00001% to 0.005%
Similarly to Li, Sr also becomes an oxide in steel, and forms an oxide with a low
melting point, thereby suppressing wear of a tool. However, in a case in which the
content of Sr is less than 0.00001%, the effect cannot be observed. In addition, even
10 when more than 0.005% of Sr is added, the effect is saturated and the erosion or the like
of refractory materials is caused. Therefore, in a case in which Sr is added, the content
thereof is set to 0.00001% to 0.005%, and preferably set to 0.0001 to 0.0045%.
[0070]
As described above, according to the method of cutting steel for machine
15 structural use according to the embodiment, when cutting is carried out using
water-insoluble cutting oil in which the amount ofdissolved oxygen is 4 volume% to 16
volume% at room temperature, solute Al in steel and dissolved oxygen in the
water-insoluble cutting oil are chemically reacted, and therefore a protective film of an
oxide mainly including alumina is formed on a tool, and an excellent service life of the
20 tool can be obtained.
Meanwhile, in a case in which water-soluble cutting oil is used, cooling power is
greater than in water-insoluble oil, and the temperature necessary for the reaction cannot
be obtained, and therefore it is not possible to generate the protective film of an oxide,
which impedes obtaining ofthe same effect.
[Example 1]
27
[0071]
Next, the effects ofthe present invention will be specifically described using
invention examples and comparative examples.
In the present example, 150 kg of steels having the compositions shown in
5 Tables 1-1 and 1-2 were melted in a vacuum melting furnace, extended forging into a
cylindrical shape having a diameter of 13 mm is performed under a temperature
condition of 1250°C through hot forging, heated at 850°C for one hour, and then a
thermal treatment of air cooling was carried out. After that, the outer circumferences
were turned into a diameter of 9 mm, the steels were drawn into a diameter of 8 mm, and,
10 furthermore, cut into 300 mm per piece, thereby manufacturing test specimens for tool
service life evaluation in a turning process.
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[Table 1-1]
Chemical components of steel (mass%) Amount of dissolved Suppl)l..amount of Temperature flf .
No. oxygen in water-insoluble water-insoluble water-insoluble VB_max (J.lm)
C Si Mn P S AI N [AI%]-27114[N%] other elements cutting oil (%) cutting oil (Urninute) cutting oil caC)
Example I 0.45 0.25 0.76 0.014 0.048 0.113 0.0052 0.103 11.8 . 5.0 20 47
Examole 2 0.46 0.25 0.80 0.013 0.050 0.117 0.0054 0.107 11.8 15.0 15 49
Example 3 0.40 0.40 0.73 0.015 0.067 0.100 0.0040 0.092 B:0.0015 14.5 20.0 20 53
Examole 4 0.38 0.80 0.65 0.020 0.051 0.068 0.0048 0.059 REM:0.0053 11.7 25.0 20 49
Example 5 0.50 0.33 0.80 0.009 0.025 0.120 0.0048 0.111 Ca:0.0029, Sb:O.ooll 10.3 30.0 25 38
Examole 6 0.55 0.09 0.85 0.011 0.030 0.110 0.0049 0.101 Ca:O.OOI3, Ni:O.4, Ti:0.025, B:0.0017 8.8 35.0 20 50
Example 7 0.59 0.10 1.10 0.012 0.015 0.250 0.0067 0.237 Ni:0.3, Cr:0.8 4.5 40.0 15 78
Example 8 0.38 0.05 0.35 0.008 0.008 0.480 0.0120 0.457 Nb:0.009, Ml!:0.002 12.6 45.0 15 43
Example 9 0.44 0.30 0.20 0.023 0.037 0.115 0.0075 0.101 Ta:0.0002 13.8 50.0 20 44
Example 10 0.47 0.22 0.55 0.033 0.044 0.980 0.0050 0.970 W:0.24 10.9 10.0 20 48
Example II 0.44 0.25 0.80 0.013 0.055 0.150 0.0128 0.125 Hf:O.OOO2 9.7 5.0 20 58
Examole 12 0.42 0.29 0.70 0.015 0.052 0.081 0.0056 0.070 Ba:0.00015 14.8 15.0 30 52
Example 13 0.70 0.90 0.82 0.014 0.078 0.120 0.0049 0.111 Cr:I.I, Mo:0.23 6.4 15.0 .40 73
Example 14 0.57 1.20 0.79 0.014 0.099 0.100 0.0052 0.090 Ca:0.0015 7.2 15.0 35 '64
Example 15 1.10 1.97 1.80 0.015 0.120 0.115 0.0044 0.107
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Zr:0.0046 4.1 15.0 20 85
Example 16 0.45 0.59 2.39 0.016 0.050 0.150 0.0158 0.120 V:O.4 5.6 15.0 20 75
Example 17 0.37 0.85 2.89 0.019 0.044 0.125 0.0021 0.121 Mg:0.0008 4.1 15.0 20 83
Example 18 0.46 2-30 0.75 0.022 0.043 0.114 0.0060 0.102 V:0.08 " 5.9 15.0 20 71
Example 19 0.45 2.70 0.10 0.015 0.050 0.123 0.0050 0.113 Zr:0.0025, Ca:O.OOII 8.0 15.0 20 54
Examole 20 0.41 1.10 0.88 0.015 0.044 0.108 0.0037 0.101 Ti:0.07, Ca:0.0012 10.2 15.0 20 38
Example 21 0.44 0.90 0.81 0.014 0.038 0.117 0.0045 0.108 V:0.2I, Ca:0.0005 10.4 15.0 20 36
Example 22 0.43 0.21 0.80 0.012 0.045 0.102 0.0044 0.094 Na:O.OOOIO 12.7 15.0 20 42
Examole 23 0.46 0.25 0.90 0.010 0.050 0.120 0.0048 0.111 Li:O.OOOll 11.9 100.0 40 35
Example 24 0.45 0.27 0.79 0.012 0.045 0.110 0.0040 0.W2 Sr:O.OOOI 13.5 15.0 20 49
Example 25 0.44 0.30 0.59 0.011 0.044 0.110 0.0048 0.101 Nb:0.021, B:0.0002 15.7 15.0 20 66
Examole 26 0.45 0.41 0.80 0.014 0.0881 0.105 0.0050 0.095 Ca:0.002 Hf:0.027 14.3 15.0 20 55
Example 27 0.45 0.23 0.79 0.015 0.022 0.100 0.0025 0.095 Ca:0.OOO7, Nt1.3 11.9 15.0 2() 39
Example 28 0.46 0.25 0.76 0.014 0.047 0.113 0.0052 0.103 11.8 4.0 20 55
Examole 29 0.45 0.24 0.76 0.014 0.048 0.116 0.0050 0.106 11.8 2.0 20 60
Example 30 0.45 0.25 0.78 0.016 0.047 0.113 0.0052 0.103 11.8 1.8 20 67
Example 31 0.44 0.24 0.76 0.D15 0.048 0.116 0.0049 0.107 11.8 0.5 20 71
Example 32 0.44 0.25 0.80 0.016 0.050 0.110 0.0048 0.101 11.8 0.4 20 90
Example 33 0.45 0.23 o.n 0.014 0.051 0.115 0.0052 0.105 11.8 0.1 20 96
Examole 34 0.45 0.25 o.n 0.014 0.050 0.113 0.0052 0.103 11.8 15.0 14 59
Example 35 0.45 0.26 0.76 0.014 0.048 0.111 0.0052 0.101 11.8 15.0 10 62
Example 36 0.44 0.25 0.80 0.013 0.048 0.113 0.0048 0.104 11.8 15.0 5 65
Example 37 0.46 0.25 0.76 0.012 0.048 0.118 0.0055 0.107 11.8 15.0 3 95
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J.fr~25.2xI6 mm (blind hole)
Tapping length 10mm
Tool
Material TiCN-coated high-speed steel
Size M6x1 OH2 2.5P
[0081]
15
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As shown in Tables 1-1 and 2-1, Examples 1 to 37 and 52 to 87 are within the
range ofthe present invention, the tools are slightly worn or the numbers oftimes until
breakage increases, and excellent tool lifetimes can be obtained. Furthermore, in
Examples 3, 5, 6, 12, 14, 19 to 27,53 to 55,59 to 63,65 to 67, 72, and 74 to 76, which
5 include elements that improve machinability, machinability is superior within
approximately the same range ofthe amount of dissolved oxygen. In addition,
Examples 4, 7 to 11, 13, 15 to 18, 56 to 58,64,68 to 71, 73, and 77, to which elements
for an increase in the strength, control ofthe form of sulfides, or the like are added,
sufficient machinability can be obtained. In addition, it is found from Examples 1,28 to
10 33, 52, and 78 to 81 that setting the supply amount to 0.5 L/minute or more is effective to
further increase machinability. In addition, it is found from Examples 2,34 to 37,52,
and 82 to 87 that setting the temperature in a range of 5°C to 80°C is effective to further
increase machinability.
[0082]
Meanwhile, Examples 38 to 51 and 88 to 99 are comparative examples which
have chemical components underlined in Tables 1-2 and 2-2 or having an amount of
dissolved oxygen outside the range of the present invention. In Examples 39,41,42, 89,
91, and 92, since the amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water-insoluble cutting oils
were less than 4 volume%, the effect offorming a protective film ofan oxide mainly
20 including alumina on the tool so as to improve the service life ofthe tool could not be
obtained, and machinability degraded. In Examples 38, 40, 43, 88, 90, and 93, since the
amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water-insoluble cutting oils were more than 16
volume%, deterioration ofthe water-insoluble cutting oils due to oxidation was caused,
and the original lubrication property of the water-insoluble cutting oil was lost, thereby
25 degrading machinability. In Example 44, since the content ofC was excessive, a hard
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carbide was precipitated to a large extent, and machinability degraded. In Example 45,
since the content of Si was excessive, the hardness ofthe basis material increased, and
machinability degraded. In Example 46, since the content ofMn was excessive, the
hardness of the basis material increased, and machinability degraded. In Examples 47,
5 48 and 94, since the contents ofAl were insufficient, the effect of forming a protective
film of an oxide mainly including alumina on the tool so as to improve the service life of
the tool could not be obtained, and machinability degraded.
[0083]
In Example 95, although the content ofAl was 0.05% or more, and
10 [Al%]-(27/14)x[N%]~0.05% was not satisfied, therefore, the effect of forming a
protective film of an oxide mainly including alumina on the tool so as to improve the
service life of the tool could not be obtained, and machinability degraded. In Examples
49 and 96, since the contents ofAl were excessive, a large amount ofa hard oxide having
a high melting point was generated in the steels, machinability degraded. In Example
15 50, since the content of Ca was excessive, CaS was generated in the steel, and
machinability degraded. In Example 51, since the content ofMg was excessive,
generation ofMgS was accelerated such that machinability degraded. In Example 97,
since the content of Zr was excessive, it large amount of hard compounds, such as Zr02
and ZrS, were generated such that machinability degraded. In Example 98, since the
20 content ofRem was excessive, a large amount of a sulfide ofRem was generated such
that machinability degraded. In Example 99, the addition amount ofNi was excessive,
machinability degraded.
[0084]
The results of Examples 1,3 to 27,38 to 51, 52 to 77 and 88 to 99 were shown
25 in Figs. 1 and 2. In Fig. 1, the transverse axis indicates the volume% ofthe amount of
dissolved oxygen in the water-insoluble cutting oil, and the vertical axis indicates the tool
wear amount during the turning process. In Fig. 2, the transverse axis indicates the
volume% ofthe amount ofdissolved oxygen in the water-insoluble cutting oil, and the
vertical axis indicates the number of times of the process until breakage ofthe tap during
5 the tapping process. Within the range of the present invention, the tool wear amount is
small in Fig. 1, and the number oftimes ofthe process until breakage becomes large in
Fig. 2 so that excellent machinability can be obtained. On the other hand, in a case in
which any of the steel components and the amount of dissolved oxygen in the
water-insoluble cutting oil is outside the range ofthe present invention, machinability is
10 inferior to that of the present invention.
[0085]
Thus far, the examples have been described. The examples are simply
examples, and the purport ofthe present invention is not limited to the above description,
and can be widely interpreted based on the claims.
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Industrial Applicability
[0086]
As described above, according to the present invention, in a cutting process
using water-insoluble cutting oil, it is possible to improve the service life of a tool, and
20 the present invention is particularly effective in processes in which water-insoluble
cutting oil is often used, such as gun drilling, gear cutting, broaching and tapping.
Therefore, the present invention has a large industrial applicability in industries of
manufacturing mechanical components, such as gears, shafts and nuts.
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CLAIMS
1. A method of cutting a steel for machine structural use,
wherein the steel for machine structural use, in which chemical components
5 comprise, by mass%,
C: 0.01% to 1.2%,
Si: 0.005% to 3.0%,
Mn: 0.05% to 3.0%,
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P: 0.001% to 0.2%,
S: 0.001% to 0.35%,
N: 0.002% to 0.035%, and
AI: 0.05% to 1.0%,
in a case in which [AI%] and [N%] represent mass% ofAl and N in the steel
respectively; the following formula 1 is satisfied, furthermore, one or more of
Ca: 0.0001% to 0.02%,
Ti: 0.0005% to 0.5%,
Nb: 0.0005% to 0.5%,
W: 0.0005% to 1.0%,
V: 0.0005% to 1.0%,
Ta: 0.0001% to 0.2%,
Hf: 0.0001% to 0.2%,
Mg: 0.0001% to 0.02%,
Zr: 0.0001% to 0.02%,
Rem: 0.0001% to 0.02%,
Sb: 0.0001% to 0.015%,
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Sn: 0.0005% to 2.0%,
Zn: 0.0005% to 0.5%,
B: 0.0001% to 0.015%,
Te: 0.0003% to 0.2%,
Se: 0.0003% to 0.2%,
Bi: 0.001% to 0.5%,
Pb: 0.001% to 0.5%,
Cr: 0.001% to 3.0%,
Mo: 0.001% to 1.0%,
Ni: O.OOl%to 5.0%,
Cu: 0.001% to 5.0%,
Li: 0.00001% to 0.005%,
Na: 0.00001% to 0.005%,
K: 0.00001% to 0.005%,
Ba: 0.00001% to 0.005%, and
Sr: 0.00001% to 0.005% is included, and
a balance consisting of Fe and inevitable impurities, is used, and
a cutting process is carried out on the steel for machine structural use using a
water-insoluble cutting oil in which an amount of dissolved oxygen is 4 volume% to 16
20 volume%,
[AI%]-(27/14)x[N%]~0.05% (1)
2. The method of cutting the steel for machine structural use according to
Claim 1,
25 wherein, during the cutting process, a contact point between the steel for
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machine structural use and a tool is covered with the water-insoluble cutting oil.
3. The method of cutting the steel for machine structural use according to
Claim 1 or 2,
wherein a temperature ofthe water-insoluble cutting oil is in a range of 5°C to
80°C in the cutting process.
4. The method of cutting the steel for machine structural use according to
Claim 3,
wherein a supply amount ofthe water-insoluble cutting oil is 0.5 Llminute to
100 Llminute in the cutting process.
5. The method of cutting the steel for machine structural use according to
Claim 1 or 2,
wherein a supply amount of the water-insoluble cutting oil is 0.5 Llminute to
100 Llminute in the cutting process.
Dated this 17/04/2013 [S~GH]
OF REMFRY & SAGAR
ATTORNEY FOR THE APPLICANT[S]