Molds are actively used for mass production of products such as mobile phones. Molds are required to be durable and have a high level of surface roughness. Therefore, the optimization of mold processing is essential. In this study, the cutting processing of SDP20 steel used in molds was analyzed and optimized. This study is expected to contribute to the improvement of product productivity to which plastics are applied.

The A182 steel is used in the steam pressure regulator of power plant valves. Since the part is operated under high temperature and high pressure conditions, it is necessary to study the machining characteristics. In this study, EDS analysis of the tool wear shape according to the cutting condition of A182 steel was performed. The A182 steel is identified as a steel belonging to the hardest cutting material and will be used to derive the optimum cutting condition.

The purpose of this study is to investigate cutting characteristics and wear behavior in SCM440 steel with different cutting tools, CBN(Cubic Boron Nitride) and coated CBN. During the test coated CBN toolespecially with TiAlN showed better wear resistance behavior than orginal CBN tools. In the interruptedcutting condition, axial groove affected tool surface with impact force during the turning operation. Foradvantageous turning parameter in the interrupted process it is recommendable that lower speed. Also surface roughness showed better behavior in the coated CBN tool conditions than normal CBN conditions. Mainly this is caused by reduced friction between material and tool surface with coated layer.

The swivel joint is an important part in hydraulic machine. The analysis on the material was made using the EDAX method to localize the swivel joint. Also, the modeling and design drawing were finalized with application of 3 dimensional measurement and structure analysis. The prototype product based on design drawing was made with cutting and grinding process. No abnormalities were found in the prototype product through the durability test and measurement. The localized swivel joint with light weight, price reduction and diversification was developed in this study.