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Modeling and numerical simulation of the chip formation process when machining Nomex

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The machining of Nomex honeycomb structures represents a technical and scientific barrier for aeronautical applications. The difficulties encountered during the machining of this type of material are linked to the low density of Nomex paper, and to the low thickness of the walls forming the honeycomb cells of this type of structure. In this work, a finite element calculation code “ABAQUS`- EXPLICIT” was used to optimize and analyze the machining by milling of Nomex honeycomb structures. The main objective of this work is to study the influence of the machining conditions on the cutting forces, and the morphology of the chips.

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  1. Laboratory of Mechanics and Energy, Faculty of Sciences, First Mohammed University, 60000, Oujda, Morocco

    Tarik Zarrouk, Jamal-Eddine Salhi, Merzouki Salhi & Najim Salhi

  2. ESTO, First Mohammed University, BP 473, Oujda, Morocco

    Samir Atlati

  3. LEM3 - Laboratoire d′Etude des Microstructures et de Mécanique des Matériaux, CNRS-UMR 7239, Université de Lorraine, GIP-1InSIC, 27 rue d’Hellieule, 88100, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France

    Mohammed Nouari

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TZ performed, analyzed, and interpreted data and results. JES was a major contributor in writing the manuscript. SA analyzed and interpreted data and results. MN was a major contributor in writing the manuscript. MS analyzed and interpreted data and results. NS analyzed and interpreted data and results.

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Zarrouk, T., Salhi, JE., Atlati, S. et al. Modeling and numerical simulation of the chip formation process when machining Nomex. Environ Sci Pollut Res 29, 98–105 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13736-6

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