Simulation of the circular sawing process

Machining processes are characterized by high dynamic and states of deformation. With the use of simulation technology different machining processes have been analyzed and have shown reliable results. However, the simulation of sawing process has been carried out in very few cases. In order to analyze the saw processes and identify process optimization potentials, the present work contains the results of finite-element (FE) simulations of circular saw processes designed in LS-Dyna. The effects of the variation of the cutting speed and tooth feed on the process forces, temperature development and the chip formation, are shown by the results of these simulations.