The Top Challenges When Machining Exotic Materials
Machining exotic materials presents several significant challenges stemming from their unique properties, including high hardness, poor thermal conductivity, and abrasive behavior. Exotic materials include titanium, Inconel, tungsten, ceramics, molybdenum, Hastelloy, and many more. When machining these materials, it’s essential to employ specialized cutting tools, carefully optimized cutting parameters, effective cooling strategies, and skilled operators to…