On the micro and nanoparticle emission during machining of titanium and aluminum alloys

The mechanical, thermal and bioproperties of titanium alloys promote their wide use in different industries. Compared to aluminum alloys, titanium alloys are very tough which makes them difficult to machine than aluminum alloys. Most of the studies conducted regarding these types of materials have mainly explored them in terms of cutting speed, cutting force and mechanical properties. Recently, their sustainability and environment impacts started increasingly to attract significant interest. It has been found that machining processes generate particles that can be hazardous to both health and the environment. The current study, particle emission is investigated during the turning of the titanium Ti6Al4V and 6061-T6 aluminum alloys.