Abstract
Thin-walled structures have many applications in the aerospace industry. An important feature of them is their high strength to weight. When milling the thin-walled part, the thickness decreases step by step by cutting, which causes the process to be complex and dependent on process parameters. In the present study, thin-walled aluminum structures are investigated using conventional and ultrasonic milling processes, and distortion, surface roughness, surface texture, and average thin-wall forces are also investigated. Therefore, 18 tests are performed on parts made of 7075T6 aluminum alloy using various feeds, spindle speeds, and machining modes. The results showed that the machining type and spindle speed had 47% and 33% effect on distortion, respectively. In addition, the results showed that by applying vibrations to the milling, the amount of distortion can be reduced by up to 30% and effectively optimized. This technique is suitable for manufacturing industries that require high dimensional accuracy. Also, the surface texture and burr formation are investigated. In particular, the surface roughness in ultrasonic milling decreased compared to conventional milling.
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