Evaluation of Hard Materials Using Eco-Attributes

Abstract:

Hard materials based on Alumina (AN), Silicon Carbide (SC), Boron Carbide/Nitride (BC/N), Zirconia (ZN), and alike are often used to produce abrasive grains and coat cutting tools. These materials improve the performance of grinding/machining operations by providing an enhanced productivity, a longer grinder/tool life, and a better surface finish. On the other hand, they might leave some burdens on the environment. Therefore, eco-attributes (i.e., energy consumption, CO₂ emission, NO_X/SO_X emission, water usage, recycle fraction, etc.) of these hard materials should be used to make an informed decision. This study deals with this issue and provides an evaluation of AN, SC, BC/N, and ZN based hard materials in terms of CO₂ emission, NO_X emission, SO_X emission, and water usage. The outcomes of this study are useful for analyzing grinding and other abrasive processes for achieving eco-manufacturing.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 325)
• Pages: 693-698
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.325.693
• Online since: August 2011
• Authors: Md. Mamunur Rashid, A.M.M. Sharif Ullah, Junichi Tamaki, Akihiko Kubo
• Keywords: Decision-Making, Eco-Manufacturing, Grinding, Hard Material, Machining

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