RT Journal Article T1 Influence of tool geometry and numerical parameters when modeling orthogonal cutting of LFRP composites A1 Xoldani, Xavier A1 Santiuste Romero, Carlos A1 Muñoz Sánchez, Ana A1 Miguélez Garrido, María Henar AB The first objective of this paper is to analyze the influence of mesh size and shape in finite element modeling of composite cutting. Also the influence of the level of energy needed to reach complete breakage of the element is considered. The statement of this level of energy is crucial to simulate the material behavior. On the other hand geometrical characteristics of the tool have significant influence on machining processes. The second objective of the present work is to advance in the knowledge concerning tool geometry and its effect in composite cutting.A two-dimensional finite element model of orthogonal cutting has been developed and validated for Glass LFRP composite, comparing with experimental results presented in scientific literature. It was demonstrated that both numerical parameters and tool geometry influence the predicted chip morphology and machining induced damage. PB Elsevier SN 1359-835X YR 2011 FD 2011-09 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10016/15339 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10016/15339 LA eng NO The authors are indebted for the financial support of this work,to the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain (under ProjectDPI2008 06746) DS e-Archivo RD 1 sept. 2024