Abstract
This paper reports on the effect of different lubricant environments when 6061 aluminium alloy is machined with diamond-coated carbide tools. The effect of dry machining, minimum quantity of lubricant (MQL), and flooded coolant conditions was analyzed with respect to the cutting forces, surface roughness of the machined work-piece and tool wear. The three types of coolant environments are compared. It is found that MQL condition will be a very good alternative to flooded coolant/lubricant conditions. Therefore, it appears that if MQL properly employed can replace the flooded coolant/lubricant environment which is presently employed in most of the cutting/machining applications, thereby not only the machining will be environmental friendly but also will improve the machinability characteristics.
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