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Sustainability Analysis of Cutting Fluids in Minimum Quantity Lubrication of Machining Operations

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Sustainable Machining Strategies for Better Performance

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This paper is a machining investigation on the sustainability of two potential cutting fluids in a machining process using a custom built, low-cost dispensing system, based on MQL, for delivering cutting fluids. A preliminary experimental investigation was conducted on unblended oils, i.e. metal working fluids (MWFs), with a view to further develop a better effective cutting fluid along with a delivery system. Influence of basic machining parameters on the performance of the operation has been investigated to detect any significant difference in using either of the fluids on a simple plain turning operation using an HSS cutting tool. With a response variable like surface roughness, it was possible to notice significant differences in the machining outputs. Low-cost fluids have been used, and the feasibility of a low-cost enhancement of the properties is concluded. This study considers the real situation of imperfect fluids and proportion of it can be reworked at certain known rate. The overall purpose of this analysis is the development of a highly economical green cutting fluid dispenser suitable for a typical small-scale industrial manufacturer, with a job shop-type setup, based on a low-cost investigation. Both the considered fluids have been evaluated based on past research and found to be good starting points for further study. The vegetable oil was found to perform better on machining outputs but score close to its counterpart on sustainability.

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We acknowledge the support of our host institution, Raghu Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, in extending laboratory facilities and supporting operational expenses of all the related experimentation.

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Jamaleswara Kumar, P., Arun Kumar, B.V.S. (2022). Sustainability Analysis of Cutting Fluids in Minimum Quantity Lubrication of Machining Operations. In: Srinivasa Pai, P., Krishnaraj, V. (eds) Sustainable Machining Strategies for Better Performance. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2278-6_8

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