Current Approaches in Design and Supply of Metalworking Fluids

Metalworking fluids play a significant role in machining operations and have a substantial impact on tool life, shop productivity, and the quality of the workpiece. The results presented in this article show the influence of the properties of the metalworking fluids and the supply system on the work...

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Published in:Tribology transactions 2009-09, Vol.52 (5), p.591-601
Main Authors: BRINKSMEIER, E., GARBRECHT, M., HEINZEL, C., KOCH, Th, ECKEBRECHT, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Additives
Applied sciences
Cutting
Exact sciences and technology
Fluids
Friction, wear, lubrication
Grinding
Lubricants & lubrication
Machine components
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Metalworking
Metalworking Fluids
Metalworking industry
Tribology
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Summary:Metalworking fluids play a significant role in machining operations and have a substantial impact on tool life, shop productivity, and the quality of the workpiece. The results presented in this article show the influence of the properties of the metalworking fluids and the supply system on the workpiece quality in cutting and grinding processes. Chemical, physical, and tribological aspects have an impact on the properties of the generated surface. For the assessment of cooling effectiveness, a special test rig for the investigation of the coolant supply system in a grinding process is presented. Another approach to investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of the cooling and lubrication system during grinding is to monitor the temperatures and forces by a wheel-based measurement using telemetric data transmission. A further important aspect of water-soluble metalworking fluids is the influence of microbial effects on working results in machining. Microbial degradation leads to drastic changes in the physical and chemical properties of the metalworking fluid during service life. Besides the demands on the efficiency and economy of cutting processes, their environmental friendliness becomes a crucial issue itself. Therefore, an example for a holistic view on the environmental impacts of machining processes and the application of metalworking fluids is given.
ISSN:1040-2004
1547-397X
DOI:10.1080/10402000902825739