Research Article

Modeling and Investigation of the Velocity-Dependent Cutting Process with PDC Cutters Using the Discrete Element Method

Table 1

Calibrated microparameters of the DEM model.

NameSymbol (unit)Value

Particle radius ()30075
Density (kg/m³)2630
Elastic modulusE (GPa)62
Ratio of normal to shear stiffness (−)2.5
Coefficient of friction between particles (−)0.7
Normal bond strength (MPa)12525
Shear bond strength (MPa)12525
Initial free-rolling angle (°)0.250.05
Rolling resistance moment in the plastic phase (Nm)33