Cutting temperature is the main factor to be considered in the select of coated cutting tools, so the study on the temperature of coated cutting tools is of practical significance. Diffusion layer of coated cutting tools has important implications on cutting heat generation and temperature distribution. In this paper, thickness of diffusion layer is determined by making use of spectrum analysis method to observe elements diffusion between coating and substrate of coated cutting tools. By dividing the diffusion layer into two parts on both sides of interface of coating and substrate, diffusion layer model is established. By integrated use of calculation method of Maxwll-Eucken model, Series model and equivalent thermal conductivity of multi-layer materials, thermal conductivity calculation formula of diffusion layer is derived. Method of thermal conductivity calculation when combining coating and diffusion layer into a whole layer is also put forward. Results of this paper have wide significance for experiment and simulation study on coated cutting tool temperature. © (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
