Transferring life cycle engineering to surface engineering

Most surface finishing processes for metals are associated with a high energy demand and the use of chemicals with the potential impact on human- and eco-toxicity. However, surface finishing processes can lead to environmental and economic benefits in other life cycle phases by reducing friction, we...

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Published in:Procedia CIRP 2020, Vol.90, p.557-562
Main Authors: Leiden, Alexander, Brand, Peter-Jochen, Cerdas, Felipe, Thiede, Sebastian, Herrmann, Christoph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Life cycle engineering
Surface engineering
Sustainability
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Summary:Most surface finishing processes for metals are associated with a high energy demand and the use of chemicals with the potential impact on human- and eco-toxicity. However, surface finishing processes can lead to environmental and economic benefits in other life cycle phases by reducing friction, wear and corrosion. The application of life cycle engineering into surface engineering allows to understand these effects. This study provides a framework to assess environmental and economic effects of surface treatments on other life cycle phases. A case study illustrates the contribution of a surface finishing process for cutting inserts to the life cycle performance.
ISSN:2212-8271
2212-8271
DOI:10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.132