Mechanics of Cutting and Boring. Part 7. Dynamics and Energetics of Axial Rotation Machines,

Abstract

This report deals with force, energy and power in machines such as drills and boring devices, where the cutting head rotates about a central axis while penetrating parallel to that axis. Starting from a consideration of the forces developed on individual cutting tools, or segments of cutters, the thrust and torque on a complete cutting head is assessed, and simple relationships between thrust and torque are derived. Similarly, the energy and power needed to drive the cutting head are estimated and related to tool characteristics. Design characteristics of existing machines are compiled and analyzed to give indications of thrust, torque, power, effective tool forces, nominal thrust pressure, power density, and specific energy. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA113931

Entities

People

  • Malcolm Mellor

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Cold Regions
  • Compressive Strength
  • Construction
  • Cutting Tools
  • Drilling
  • Drilling Machines
  • Energy Consumption
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Excavation
  • Flow Rate
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • United States

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