Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation

We demonstrate the DISCRIM (DIrect SCRIbing of Metals) process for the continuous and scalable precision machining of metal micrograting structures, which utilizes direct mechanical scribing of a sawtooth–patterned cemented carbide tool edge over a metal workpiece. The tool edge is fabricated via se...

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Main Authors: Minwook Kim, Dae Bo Sim, Yong Tae Kim, Bo Hyun Kim, Jong G. Ok
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-10-01
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Dae Bo Sim
Yong Tae Kim
Bo Hyun Kim
Jong G. Ok
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description We demonstrate the DISCRIM (DIrect SCRIbing of Metals) process for the continuous and scalable precision machining of metal micrograting structures, which utilizes direct mechanical scribing of a sawtooth–patterned cemented carbide tool edge over a metal workpiece. The tool edge is fabricated via sequential micro-grinding using a conical polycrystalline diamond tip prepared by wire electrical discharge machining. By operating the DISCRIM process under controlled force, temperature, and scribing speed, multiple microgrooves are continuously formed on the metal surface in a single stroke with highly uniform geometry. The process achieves a material removal rate of ∼36.4 mm3/min while maintaining groove-to-groove repeatability within ±8 % and limiting tool wear to less than 6 µm after ∼1.2 m of scribing. Finite element analysis and friction-based modeling, incorporating the Johnson-Cook plasticity framework, capture the substrate deformation response and predict depth errors below 5 %, complementing the experimental results and validating parameter-based depth control. The DISCRIM process requires only a small edge area of a high-hardness tool and operates without high-speed rotation, thereby enabling durable and high-throughput machining of large-area microstructures. Beyond metals, it is adaptable to temperature-sensitive polymers such as polycarbonate and polyimide, supporting scalable fabrication for functional surfaces and emerging applications in aerospace, electronics, and photonics.
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spelling doaj-art-a324321c70fe4bb6b065964d4ba9e38e2025-08-20T03:44:06ZengElsevierMaterials & Design0264-12752025-10-0125811458210.1016/j.matdes.2025.114582Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulationMinwook Kim0Dae Bo Sim1Yong Tae Kim2Bo Hyun Kim3Jong G. Ok4Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Soongsil University, 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06978, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Soongsil University, 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea; Corresponding authors.Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; Corresponding authors.We demonstrate the DISCRIM (DIrect SCRIbing of Metals) process for the continuous and scalable precision machining of metal micrograting structures, which utilizes direct mechanical scribing of a sawtooth–patterned cemented carbide tool edge over a metal workpiece. The tool edge is fabricated via sequential micro-grinding using a conical polycrystalline diamond tip prepared by wire electrical discharge machining. By operating the DISCRIM process under controlled force, temperature, and scribing speed, multiple microgrooves are continuously formed on the metal surface in a single stroke with highly uniform geometry. The process achieves a material removal rate of ∼36.4 mm3/min while maintaining groove-to-groove repeatability within ±8 % and limiting tool wear to less than 6 µm after ∼1.2 m of scribing. Finite element analysis and friction-based modeling, incorporating the Johnson-Cook plasticity framework, capture the substrate deformation response and predict depth errors below 5 %, complementing the experimental results and validating parameter-based depth control. The DISCRIM process requires only a small edge area of a high-hardness tool and operates without high-speed rotation, thereby enabling durable and high-throughput machining of large-area microstructures. Beyond metals, it is adaptable to temperature-sensitive polymers such as polycarbonate and polyimide, supporting scalable fabrication for functional surfaces and emerging applications in aerospace, electronics, and photonics.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525010020Continuous mechanical scribingPrecision machiningMetal microstructureWire electrical discharge machiningPolycrystalline diamondCemented carbide
spellingShingle Minwook Kim
Dae Bo Sim
Yong Tae Kim
Bo Hyun Kim
Jong G. Ok
Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation
Materials & Design
Continuous mechanical scribing
Precision machining
Metal microstructure
Wire electrical discharge machining
Polycrystalline diamond
Cemented carbide
title Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation
title_full Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation
title_fullStr Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation
title_full_unstemmed Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation
title_short Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation
title_sort direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with johnson cook model based plastic deformation simulation
topic Continuous mechanical scribing
Precision machining
Metal microstructure
Wire electrical discharge machining
Polycrystalline diamond
Cemented carbide
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525010020
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