Effect of Pressure and Nozzle Angle of Minimal Quantity Lubrication on Cutting Temperature and Tool Wear in Turning

Abstract:

This paper presents an experimental investigation on effects of pressure and nozzle angle of minimal quantity lubrication (MQL) on cutting temperature and flank wear in turning. In manufacturing industries, there are always demands for the optimum cutting conditions for the most economical manufacturing cost. Hence, reduction in tool wear is essential for less expenditure with the knowledge of optimum cutting conditions of MQL. MQL, also known as near dry machining, has been acknowledged as an effective cooling technique in machining by applying vegetable oils in replacing the conventional flooding method due to environmental issues. By varying the operating pressures and nozzle angle with respect to the cutting zone, cutting temperature and flank wear are measured using a calibrated tool work thermocouple and SPG video microscope. Comparison was made between dry cutting, water mist cooling and MQL method with palm oil. Results showed that MQL with palm oil exhibits best cooling efficiency at 5 bar pressure and nozzle angle of 20^o with reduction of 35% in tool wear and 23% in cutting temperature at higher cutting speeds.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 695)
• Pages: 676-679
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.695.676
• Online since: November 2014
• Authors: Abdullah Yassin, Chong Yaw Teo*
• Keywords: Cutting Temperature, Flank Wear, Minimal Quantity Lubrication (MQL), Nozzle Angle, Pressure

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