A Brief Review on Effects of Conventional and Nano Particle Based Machining Fluid on Machining Performance of Minimum Quantity Lubrication Machining

Abstract

Abstract Now a days minimum quantity lubrication technique has became the apple of eye of many manufacturing industries. MQL is a cooling technique in which a very small amount of high quality coolant/lubricant is being directly sprayed on the workpiece-tool interface. MQL machining gained its popularity over other cooling technique due to its capability to produce superior surface quality, lower machining temperature, lower tool wear and least coolant/lubricant consumption. Many researchers are continuing their researches on new techniques to enhance the properties of coolants/lubricants. In this paper efforts are being made to present the important researches of different researchers regarding role of different coolant/lubricant in enhancing the capability of MQL environment. This paper present a detail review on role of different machining fluid such as vegetable oil, mineral oil, synthetic oil and nanofluid based machining fluid in enhancing the machinablity of MQL under turning, milling and grinding operations. This paper also discusses the role of machining fluids in enhancement of the machining aspects such as surface quality, machining temperature, tool wear and life of the cutting insert.