Studying the lubricity of new eco-friendly cutting oil formulation in metal working fluid

PurposeThis paper aims to formulate a new metal working fluid (MWF) composition including some eco-friendly emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitor, biocide, and non- edible vegetable oil (castor oil) as the base oil. To achieve this aim, five MWFs with different hydrophilic–lipophilic balance (HLB) value as 10, 9.5, 9, 8.5 and 8 were prepared to identify the optimum HLB value that gives a highly stable oil-in-water emulsion. The performance of castor oil based MWF was evaluated using tool chip tribometer and drill dynamometer. The surface morphology of steel disc and friction pin was performed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and 3D profilometer. The results revealed that the use of the prepared cutting fluid (E1) caused the cutting force to decrease from 500 N for dry high-speed steel sample to 280N, while the same value for a commercial cutting fluid (COM) was recorded as 340 N at drilling speed and cutting feed force as 1120 rpm and 4 mm/min., respectively.Design/methodology/approachA castor oil-based metalworking fluid was prepared using nonionic surfactants. The composition of the metalworking fluid was further optimized by adding performance-enhancing additives. The performance of castor oil based MWF was analyzed using Tool chip tribometer and Drill dynamometer. The surface morphology of steel ball and a disc was done using 3D profilometer and SEM.FindingsStudies revealed that castor oil-based MWF having Monoethanolamine (MEA) as corrosion inhibitor was found to be highly stable. The drilling dynamometer and tool chip tribometer studies showed that castor oil-based MWF performance was comparable to that of commercial MWF.Research limitations/implicationsThis study aims to explore the performance of the castor oil based metalworking fluid (MWF) using tool chip tribometer and drill dynamometer.Practical implicationsThe conventional MWFs are petroleum derives and are unsustainable. Use of non-edible plant-based oils for preparing the MWF will not only be conserved environment but also add value addition to agricultural crops.Social implicationsThe social Implications is aiming to decrease the environmental impact that results from the using of mineral cutting fluids.Originality/valueThe originality of this work is to replace the mineral oil and synthetic oil based cutting fluids with more eco-friendly alternatives one. In addition, the investigation will focus on developing functional additives required for cutting fluids which are environmentally benign.

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Safe and Economically Efficient Use of Metal Working Fluids in Mechanical Processing of Magnesium Alloys

ASME/STLE 2007 International Joint Tribology Conference, Parts A and B ◽

10.1115/ijtc2007-44286 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Stefan Joksch ◽

Rene´ Schwerin

Keyword(s):

Magnesium Alloys ◽

Large Scale ◽

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Cutting Fluid ◽

Cutting Fluids ◽

Mechanical Processing ◽

Metal Working ◽

Working Fluids ◽

Research Activities ◽

Fluid Systems

Magnesium, a light-weight metal, has been used as a construction material since the early days of the 20th century. Excellent availability and low specific weight are the main benefits for applications in the aerospace and automotive fields. Because of a vast increase of Magnesium machining applications in the mobile equipment manufacturing industry over the last 10 years, there is an increasing demand for specially adapted cutting fluid systems for the machining of Magnesium parts. This paper will provide an overview on the latest research activities in Germany to develop new cutting fluid systems for a safe and economically efficient use of metal working fluids in mechanical processing of Magnesium alloys. Laboratory results and field applications with new innovative water-miscible cutting fluids are demonstrating that it is possible to control the huge problems of the past, such as hydrogen formation, emulsion split and corrosion. Based on experiences in the biggest european magnesium Machining project, the “Al/Mg Hybrid Crank Case” (Fig. 1), problems and solutions specific for large scale machining of Magnesium alloys with water-mixed cutting fluids are shown.

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Assessment of water-based cutting fluids with green additives in broaching

Friction ◽

10.1007/s40544-019-0318-y ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 1051-1062 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jing Ni ◽

Kai Feng ◽

Lihua He ◽

Xiaofan Liu ◽

Zhen Meng

Keyword(s):

Castor Oil ◽

Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate ◽

Green Manufacturing ◽

Cutting Edge ◽

Cutting Fluid ◽

Cutting Fluids ◽

Linear Alkylbenzene ◽

Oil In Water ◽

Water Based ◽

Alkylbenzene Sulfonate

Abstract In order to improve the cutting performance in broaching, the lubrication and cleaning effects offered by water-based cutting fluids with green additives need to be studied from the viewpoint of green manufacturing. Therefore, water-based solutions with castor oil, surfactant (linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, LAS), and nanographite were prepared by ultrasonic agitation and sprayed into the zone of broaching via atomization. The performances of the cutting fluids, in terms of the viscosity, specific heat, wetting angle, and droplet size, were evaluated to discuss their effects on the broaching load. Among the fluids, the addition of LAS into oil-in-water (WO-S), where its cutting fluid with 10 wt.% castor oil and 1.5 wt.% surfactant, exhibited the lowest broaching force. With regard to the lubricating and cleaning mechanisms, WO-S has good wettability and permeability, and hence, can lubricate the cutting edge of the tool to decrease the cutting load, cool the cutting edge to keep it sturdy, and clean the surface of the cutting edge to keep it sharp. The results reveal that the simultaneous addition of castor oil and LAS had remarkable effects on the lubrication and cleaning, and resulted in a broaching load reduction of more than 10% compared to commercial cutting fluids. However, the addition of nanographite could not improve the lubrication owing to its agglomeration.

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Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of Bio-Degradable Nano Cutting Fluid

Advanced Science Letters ◽

10.1166/asl.2018.12134 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (8) ◽

pp. 5485-5489

Author(s):

C Venkatesh ◽

S Balasubramani ◽

R. Boopathy Pradeep

Keyword(s):

Cutting Force ◽

Castor Oil ◽

Metal Cutting ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Cutting Parameters ◽

Cutting Fluid ◽

Cutting Fluids ◽

Design Development ◽

Nano Fluid ◽

Machining Properties

Various cutting fluids are available in cutting fluid market to provide good machining performances for metal cutting industries. Incidentally, most of the cutting fluids are synthetic and semi synthetic in nature, though they are beneficial to the industries but they are posing health and environmental issues. Even if these cutting fluids have the sufficient properties required for good machining, the major constraints associated with these fluids are their nature of non-biodegradability and non-friendliness to the environment. To overcome these difficulties, intense research is carried out to develop the biodegradable and effective cutting fluid. In this research, a novel castor oil based cutting fluid infused with nano molybdenum (MoS2) particles has been developed and its various machining properties have been investigated. Various important cutting parameters like surface roughness, tool life, cutting force were investigated using this newly developed biodegradable nano fluid as a cutting fluid. Comparative experimental studies have also been done with sunflower oil blend and conventional synthetic oil. Observed results validated that the newly developed castor oil based nano fluid improves the surface finish, too life by minimizing the cutting force developed to the considerable extent.

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Tool wear in dry turning and wet turning with non-toxic cutting fluid

Industrial Lubrication and Tribology ◽

10.1108/ilt-02-2018-0080 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 70 (9) ◽

pp. 1649-1656 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dariusz Ozimina ◽

Monika Madej ◽

Joanna Kowalczyk ◽

Ewa Ozimina ◽

Stanislaw Plaza

Keyword(s):

Tool Wear ◽

Cutting Tools ◽

Mineral Oil ◽

Numerical Control ◽

Cutting Fluid ◽

Cutting Fluids ◽

Machining Processes ◽

Workpiece Surface ◽

Content Type ◽

Contact Wetting Angle

PurposeThis study aims to determine the properties of a new non-toxic cutting fluid and compared with cutting fluid based on mineral oil.Design/methodology/approachThe tool wear was measured under dry and wet cutting conditions. The non-toxic cutting fluid was compared with cutting fluid based on mineral oil. The experiments were carried out using CTX 310 ECO numerical control lathe. The wear of the cutting tools was measured by means of stereo zoom microscopy (SX80), while the elements were identified through scanning electron microscopy (JSM 7100F). The workpiece surface texture was studied using a Talysurf CCI Lite non-contact 3D profiler. The contact wetting angle was established with a KSV CAM 100 tester.FindingsThe non-toxic cutting fluid has reached comparable coefficient of friction with a coolant containing mineral oil. The use of the non-toxic cutting fluid with low foaming tendency resulted in lower wear.Practical implicationsMachining processes require that cutting fluids be applied to reduce the tool wear and improve the quality of the workpiece surface. Cutting fluids serve numerous purposes such as they act as coolants and lubricants, remove chips and temporarily prevent corrosion of the product.Originality/valueThe investigations discussed in this paper have contributed to the development of non-toxic and environmentally friendly manufacturing because of the use of cutting fluid containing zinc aspartate and its comparison with commonly used cutting fluid.

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Development and Performance Evaluation of Bio-Degradable Nanocutting Fluid

International Journal of Nanoscience ◽

10.1142/s0219581x18500369 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (06) ◽

pp. 1850036

Author(s):

C. Venkatesh ◽

J. Baskaran

Keyword(s):

Cutting Force ◽

Tool Life ◽

Castor Oil ◽

Metal Cutting ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Cutting Parameters ◽

Cutting Fluid ◽

Cutting Fluids ◽

Oil Blend ◽

Machining Properties

Various cutting fluids are available in the cutting fluid market to provide good machining performances for metal cutting industries. Incidentally, most of the cutting fluids are synthetic and semisynthetic in nature, and although they are beneficial to the industries, they are posing health and environmental issues. Even if these cutting fluids have sufficient properties required for good machining, the major constraints associated with these fluids are their nature of nonbiodegradability and nonfriendliness to the environment. To overcome these difficulties, intense research is carried out to develop biodegradable and effective cutting fluids. In this research, a novel castor oil-based cutting fluid infused with nanomolybdenum (MoS2) particles has been developed and its various machining properties have been investigated. Various important cutting parameters like surface roughness, tool life, and cutting force were investigated using this newly developed biodegradable nanofluid as a cutting fluid. Comparative experimental studies have also been undertaken with sunflower oil blend and conventional synthetic oil. Observed results validated that the newly developed castor oil-based nanofluid improves the surface finish and tool life by minimizing the cutting force developed to the considerable extent.

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Synthesis of antibacterial additive for metal working fluids application

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201816205011 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 162 ◽

pp. 05011

Author(s):

Ezzat Hamed ◽

Nagy Saker ◽

Shawky ElShazly ◽

Tarek Fahmy ◽

Yasser Aboulazm

Keyword(s):

Microbial Growth ◽

Metalworking Fluids ◽

Working Fluid ◽

Metal Working ◽

Local Production ◽

Polyethylene Glycol 400 ◽

Metalworking Fluid ◽

Human Use ◽

Growth Of Bacteria ◽

Microbial Attack

Metalworking fluids, the class of lubricants most susceptible to microbial attack, metalworking fluid must also be safe for human use and exposure, The failure of the fluid to perform any of its functions has the potential to result in operational problems, process shutdowns, decreased tool life, and product-quality issues, all of which will result in increased costs. Perhaps one of the most common and controllable complications is microbial degradation specially standing from the fact that metalworking fluids contain the nutrients that can permit unchecked microbial growth. In this work we prepared Antimicrobial metal working fluid additive which fulfills the criteria of successful local production in Egypt, as the commercial availability of starting components, effectiveness of the prepared additive, easiness of addition and homogenization with other MWF additives, good environmental profile and biodegradability. The effectiveness of the prepared additive was evaluated by standard method ASTM E645-97 test. It was revealed that; the formic acid which condensate with the polyethylene glycol 400 and ethylene glycol had excellent antibacterial action, it could also greatly reduce growth of bacteria.

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