Investigations on the Application of Minimum Quantity Solid Lubrication in Turning

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayur A. Makhesana ◽  
Kaushik M. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Solid Lubricants ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Solid Lubrication ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Minimum Quantity ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Experimental Findings

Machining is the manufacturing process, capable of producing required shape and size by material removal. In recent times industries are striving to enhance the performance of machining processes. One of the problem associated with machining is the amount of heat generation as a result of friction between tool and workpiece. Heat generated may affect the quality of machined surface and tool wear. In order to control it, cutting fluid is applied in large quantity. The problem arises with the use of cutting fluid is its effect on worker’s health and environment. The present investigation is an attempt to explore the use the solid lubricants in machining as an alternative to cutting fluid. The work involves development of minimum quantity solid lubrication set up. Turning experiments has been performed by applying solid lubricants mixed with cutting fluid in minimum quantity. The performance of minimum quantity solid lubrication has been assessed in form of obtained surface finish, power consumption and tool wear during turning. Experimental findings discovered the superiority of minimum quantity solid lubrication over conventional cutting fluid and can be considered as cost effective and sustainable lubrication method.

Experimental Investigation on Turning of Monel K500 Alloy Using Nano Graphene Cutting Fluid Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arul Kulandaivel ◽  
Senthil Kumar Santhanam
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Minimum Quantity Lubrication ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Heat ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Turning Operation ◽  
Minimum Quantity

Abstract Turning operation is one of the most commonly used machining processes. However, turning of high strength materials involves high heat generation which, in turn, results in undesirable characteristics such as increased tool wear, irregular chip formation, minor variations in physical properties etc. In order to overcome these, synthetic coolants are used and supplied in excess quantities (flood type). The handling and disposal of excess coolants are tedious and relatively expensive. In this proposed work, Water Soluble Cutting Oil suspended with nanoparticles (Graphene) is used in comparatively less quantities using Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) method to improve the quality of machining. The testing was done on Turning operation of Monel K500 considering the various parameters such as the cutting speed, feed and depth of cut for obtaining a surface roughness of 0.462μm and cutting tool temperature of 55°C for MQL-GO (Graphene oxide) process.

Investigation on micro-milling of micro-grooves with high aspect ratio and laser deburring

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (5) ◽  
pp. 871-880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinfei Yang ◽  
Jinjin Han ◽  
Xiuqing Hao ◽  
Liang Li ◽  
Ning He
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Tool Wear ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
High Aspect Ratio ◽  
High Conductivity ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Micro Milling ◽  
Free Alcohol ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
Machined Surface

High aspect ratio micro-grooves are critical structures in the micro-electromechanical system. However, problems like rapid tool wear, low processing efficiency, and inferior machined quality in micro-milling of high aspect ratio micro-grooves by length–diameter ratio tools are particularly significant. In this work, a combined micro-milling method based on water-free alcohol as the cutting fluid and laser deburring is proposed to investigate the high aspect ratio micro-groove generation of oxygen-free high-conductivity copper TU1. Parametric experiments and high aspect ratio micro-groove experiments were conducted to investigate the surface quality, cutting forces, and tool wear. The water-free alcohol was employed to improve the tool life and machined surface quality. In the case of the oxygen-free high-conductivity copper TU1 material, a satisfactory high aspect ratio micro-groove (groove-width = 0.2 μm and aspect ratio = 2.5) with a nanoscale surface roughness ( Ra = 68 nm) was obtained under the preferred machining conditions. Furthermore, the deburring process of the high aspect ratio micro-groove by the laser technology was conducted to achieve ideal machined quality of the top surfaces.

A Critical Factor in Enhancement of MQL Lubricants: Platelet Thickness

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trung Kien Nguyen ◽  
Patrick Y. Kwon ◽  
Kyung-Hee Park
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Vegetable Oil ◽  
Ball Mill ◽  
Minimum Quantity Lubrication ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Solid Lubricants ◽  
Minimum Quantity ◽  
Lamellar Type

The lamellar-type solid lubricants are readily available in a form of platelets. The diameter and thickness of these platelets are typically up to tens of microns and few microns, respectively, which are classified as micro-platelets. Some of these platelets are also available as nano-platelets whose thickness is well below a micron (even to few nanometers). In the previous work, the vegetable oil mixed with nano-platelets was enormously effective for Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) machining. Clearly, the micro-platelets are not as inexpensive. In addition, the mixtures with the micro-platelets are not as stable as those with the nano-platelets. This paper intends to find the effect of the thickness differential on these platelets in MQL machining. The tribometer test shows that the nano-platelets are much more effective than the micro-platelets in reducing wear without changing the friction. With the MQL ball mill experiment, the micro-platelets present in MQL oil increased the tool wear, even compared to the traditional MQL with pure oil only. Thus, the thickness of the nano-platelets holds an important characteristic to enhance MQL-based machining.

scholarly journals Three-Dimensional Synthesis of Manufacturing Tolerances Based on Analysis Using the Ascending Approach

Mathematics ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Badreddine Ayadi ◽  
Lotfi Ben Said ◽  
Mohamed Boujelbene ◽  
Sid Ali Betrouni
Keyword(s):  
Surface Defects ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Tolerance Analysis ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Dimensional Synthesis ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Manufacturing Tolerances ◽  
Machining Fixtures ◽  
Set Up

The present paper develops a new approach for manufacturing tolerances synthesis to allow the distribution of these tolerances over the different phases concerned in machining processes using relationships written in the tolerance analysis phase that have been well developed in our previous works. The novelty of the proposed approach is that the treatment of non-conventional surfaces does not pose a particular problem, since the toleranced surface is discretized. Thus, it is possible to study the feasibility of a single critical requirement as an example. During the present approach, we only look for variables that influence the requirements and the others are noted F (Free). These variables can be perfectly identified on the machine, which can be applied for known and unknown machining fixtures; this can be the base for proposing a normalized ISO specification used in the different machining phases of a mechanical part. The synthesis of machining tolerances takes place in three steps: (1) Analysis of the relationship’s terms, which include the influence of three main defects; the deviation on the machined surface, defects in the machining set-up, and the influence of positioning dispersions; then (2) optimization of machining tolerance through a precise evaluation of these effects; and finally (3) the optimization of the precision of the workpiece fixture, which will give the dimensioning of the machining assembly for the tooling and will allow the machining assembly to be qualified. The approach used proved its efficiency in the end by presenting the optimal machining process drawing that explains the ordered phases needed to process the workpiece object of the case study.

Machinability of the EBM Ti6Al4V in Cryogenic Turning

2015 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 1183-1188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Sartori ◽  
Alberto Bordin ◽  
Stefania Bruschi ◽  
Andrea Ghiotti
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Liquid Nitrogen ◽  
Surface Integrity ◽  
Cutting Temperature ◽  
Chip Morphology ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Cobalt Chromium ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Surgical Implants ◽  
Cutting Zone

In machining operations, the adoption of a cutting fluid is necessary to mitigate the effects of the high temperatures generated on the cutting zone, and, therefore, to avoid severe detrimental effects on the tool wear and surface integrity. In the biomedical field, the traditional processes to manufacture surgical implants made of Titanium and Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum alloys involve turning and milling operations. To cool the cutting tool with standard oil emulsions leaves contaminants on the machined surfaces, which require further cleaning steps that are expensive in terms of time and costs. Currently, this limitation is marginally overcome by machining without the coolant; however, as a consequence, severe tool wear and poor surface integrity take place. In the last years, many studies have been conducted on the application of Liquid Nitrogen as a coolant in machining difficult-to-cut materials such as Ti6Al4V. Thanks to its properties to evaporate immediately when getting in contact with the cutting zone, thus living the workpiece and chips dry and clean other than its ability to lower the cutting temperature. The adoption of Liquid Nitrogen as a cooling mean in machining surgical implants may represent an optimum solution enhancing the benefits of dry machining. This work is aimed at evaluating the performances of the Liquid Nitrogen as a coolant in semi-finishing turning of Ti6Al4V produced by Electron Beam Melting, a comparison with dry turning is presented. The alloy machinability in such conditions is evaluated in terms of tool wear, machined surface integrity and chip morphology.

The Influence of Spray Characteristics on Surface Roughness in Minimum Quantity Lubrication Turning

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 1906-1909
Author(s):  
Chun Yan Zhang ◽  
Gui Cheng Wang ◽  
Hong Jie Pei ◽  
Chun Gen Shen
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Minimum Quantity Lubrication ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Mathematics Model ◽  
Particle Dynamic ◽  
Spray Characteristics ◽  
Proper Position ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Minimum Quantity ◽  
Set Up

In Minimum Quantity Lubrication machining, cutting fluid is provided as mist. Mist with different velocity and diameter may lead to different cooling, lubrication effect and cutting quality. Thus, cutting quality is highly influenced by spray characteristics in MQL machining. In this study, the mathematics model of mist flow was set up first. Then spray characteristics were tested by a 3-Dimensional Particle Dynamic Analyzer. In order to study the influence of spray characteristics on cutting quality, precision turning of 45 steel was performed by a CNC Super Precision Machine Tool. The results indicate that the lowest surface roughness was obtained by supplying more cutting fluid at proper position for spraying distance of 20mm.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on Machinability of Aluminum Alloy during Dry Micro Cutting Process Using Helical Micro End Mills with Micro Textures

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 4664
Author(s):  
Yao Sun ◽  
Liya Jin ◽  
Yadong Gong ◽  
Yang Qi ◽  
Huan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Tool Wear ◽  
Rear Surface ◽  
Cutting Process ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Micro Cutting ◽  
Cutting Surface ◽  
Alloy Material ◽  
End Mills

Aluminum alloy material is widely used in the electronics, weapons, aviation and aerospace industries, due to its medium strength, good corrosion resistance, good toughness and excellent oxidation properties. With the trend of product miniaturization, micro cutting has become the mainstream technique for fabricating micro parts and components, so it is very meaningful and vital to work on removing the cutting fluid from the micro cutting process and make it totally sustainable and eco-friendly. In this work, an attempt has been made to fabricate micro textures onto the rear surface of helical micro end mills with diameters of less than 1 mm. Micro textures in the form of grooves were fabricated using a noncontact low speed wire electrical discharge turning technique. Dry micro cutting experiments were carried out on an aluminum alloy material using helical micro end mills with micro textures and the dry micro cutting surface quality and tool wear have been investigated. The influence of dry micro cutting parameters on the surface roughness parameters were also investigated. Experimental results showed that the Sa and Sq can be reduced to be about 1.56 μm and 2.08 μm, respectively. Contrasting results indicate that the implantation of micro textures does not deteriorate the dry micro cutting surface but improves the machined surface consistency of an aluminum alloy workpiece. The tool wear on helical micro end mills with micro textures involved in the dry micro cutting process of Al 6061 mainly include rear frictional wear, oxidation wear and diffusion wear.

Tool Wear Investigation on Dry Electrostatic Cooling in Turning Titanium Alloy Ti6Al4V

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 2058-2061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Wang ◽  
Rong Di Han ◽  
Yang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Tool Wear ◽  
Tool Life ◽  
Metal Cutting ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Dry Cutting ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Titanium Alloy Ti6al4v ◽  
Emulsion Oil

The machinability of Titanium Alloy Ti6Al4V is poor, the traditional methods to machining is application of cutting fluids with the active additives which cause environmental pollution and health problems. In this paper, the dry electrostatic cooling was applied instead of cutting fluid for the aim of green cutting Ti6Al4V. The ionized device and gas supply system was set up, the effects of dry electrostatic cooling, emulsion oil and dry cutting on tool wear have been examined in turning of Ti6Al4V with carbide tools YG8, the curve between tool flank wear and cutting time was proposed, and the equation between cutting speed and tool life was set up. The results of experiments indicated that application of dry electrostatic cooling reduced the tool wear and increased the tool life. The research results show that clean production was achieved in metal cutting associated with dry electrostatic cooling.

scholarly journals Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) and its Effect on Tool Wear During Miniature Drilling :an Experimental Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Norsalawani Binti Mohamad ◽  
Rubina Bahar
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Minimum Quantity Lubrication ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Minimum Quantity ◽  
Tool Condition ◽  
Overall Performance

Miniature drilling is widely used in industries including electronics and reconstructive surgeries to create small sized holes. Chip removal and effective supply of coolant are the two limiting factors that make the process more complex compared to other meso scale machining processes and also contribute to the tool wear. The tool wear in the process is mainly caused by the interaction, motion and chip production between the tool and work piece. Uniform supply of coolant must be ensured to reach the drilled cavity to keep the tool wear to a minimal level. This study includes experimental investigation of the tool condition after applying Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system as a greener approach as the name indicates. The tool condition with MQL has also been compared with dry and flood cooling. Two different types of drill bit materials (High Speed Steel and Carbide) have been tested under same experimental condition to drill through Aluminum Alloy 6061 and it has been found that overall performance in terms of tool condition after applying MQL was better compared to the other two methods. The overall wear propagation area was measured for both the conditions. It was seen, the wear propagation covered minimal area with MQL while for flood and dry condition wear was spread over a bigger area on flank. 

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF THE USE OF CARAPA GUIANENSIS OIL (ANDIROBA OIL) COMPARED WITH COMMERCIAL CUTTING FLUID IN THE TURNING PROCESS OF THE ABNT 1045 STEEL GRADES

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (33) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
T. I. M. BOTELHO ◽  
G. S. FIGUEIREDO ◽  
F. M. PRAXEDES ◽  
J. V. U. TEIXEIRA ◽  
E. B. MONTEIRO
Keyword(s):  
Tool Wear ◽  
Surface Finish ◽  
Cutting Temperature ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Cutting Fluid ◽  
Cutting Fluids ◽  
Turning Process ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Carapa Guianensis ◽  
1045 Steel

The increasing technological advances obtained both in the development of new materials and of machine tools increased the demand for the machining processes and in addition, the use of increased cutting fluids. However, it’s necessary to have characteristics that don’t harm the environment and the operator. In machining processes, cutting fluids, when properly chosen and applied, may reflect benefits during the manufacturing process. This work evaluated the performance of a commercial cutting fluid by comparing it with vegetable oil extracted from carapa guianensis in the abnt 1045 steel turning process. The cutting speed (vc), tool feed (f) and depth (ap) and the influence of the use of both of them on the metal was verified with the following variables: chip analysis, surface finish, cutting temperature and tool wear. It was observed that with the use of andiroba oil, better chip was generated for the safety of the operator, higher cutting temperatures in the piece, higher tool wear and better surface finish with a difference of 23% compared to commercial cutting fluid. Thus, the fluid from andiroba based on the conventional application demonstrated a viable alternative in the turning process of abnt 1045 steel, because it’s biodegradable and reduces petroleum-based cutting fluids.

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