Abstract:
As a critical sealing component in aero-engines, the labyrinth ring made of high-temperature alloy and featuring a hidden-cavity structure presents common challenges in CNC machining, such as difficult chip evacuation and tool chipping. Existing research focuses mainly on conventional configurations, leaving machining strategies for deep-cavity, low-inclination-angle features insufficiently developed. In this study, a high-quality machining solution for such structures was established through systematic parameter optimization. Orthogonal experiments were conducted to analyze the coupled effects of feed rate
f, cutting speed
vc, and cutting depth
am. Results demonstrate that cutting depth exerts a decisive influence on roughing efficiency and deformation control, with ranges of 20.0 and 0.39, respectively, whereas feed rate dominates the surface roughness in finishing, with a range of 0.48. By innovatively implementing a "cutting from both tooth sides toward the center" strategy, issues related to chip accumulation and tool jamming were effectively mitigated. The optimized process improves roughing efficiency by 26.7% and reduces finishing surface roughness by 37.1%. This study provides a reliable machining solution for hidden-cavity complex components and demonstrates significant engineering applicability in aerospace precision manufacturing.