# Application and Empirical Verification of the Archard Model in the Deburring Process

## TL;DR

This paper uses the Archard model and finite element simulations to study tool wear during deburring, comparing simulation results with real-world industrial data.

## Contribution

The paper introduces an APDL script with adaptive meshing to improve simulation accuracy in Ansys for deburring processes.

## Key findings

- The numerical model's results differed from industrial tests by 3 to 46%.
- Rotational speed and tool penetration depth significantly affect abrasive wear.
- 2D simulations provided efficient results for analyzing wear rates and tool life.

## Abstract

This paper presents a method of numerical simulation, using the finite element method for the brush wear process during the deburring of the edge of the workpiece. The work was carried out in the Ansys Workbench environment in the Ansys Mechanical module. This study reviews the effect of selected parameters of the technological process (rotational speed and depth of tool penetration into the workpiece) on the abrasive wear of the tool. The discussion examines the subject of the 3D or 2D approach in terms of results, quality, and time of computation. A series of numerical analyses (2D) were carried out to investigate the effect of process parameters on the wear rate and, consequently, on the tool life. Obtained results on the quantity of worn material were critically assessed in relation to real-world industrial conditions. The difference between the numerical model and the test performed in the industry environment varied from 3 to 46% and was discussed in this paper. Additionally, to improve the quality of the results in Ansys, an APDL script with adaptative mesh was prepared. The article contains a discussion on the possibility of numerical model development.