Improved Machining Performance with Nanoparticle Enriched Cutting Fluids under Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) Technique: A Review. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Anuj Kumar; Tiwari, Arun Kumar; Dixit, Amit Rai
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 2:Number 4/5(2015)
• Page Start: 3545
• Page End: 3551
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: Nanoparticles -- Nanofluids -- MQL -- Machining -- Surface roughness.; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2015.07.066
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Nanofluids are colloidal mixtures of nanometre-sized particles (1-100 nm) in a base fluid. The mixing of nanoparticles with base fluid may alter the thermo-physical properties of fluids as the nanoparticles possess higher thermal conductivity than base fluids. Therefore, nanoparticle enhanced cutting fluids have recently attracted the attention of researchers. This paper presents a summary of some important published research works on the application of nanoparticles enriched cutting fluids in different machining processes: milling, drilling, grinding and turning. Further, this review article discusses the influence of different types of nanofluids on machining performance in various machining processes. From literature review, it has been found that in nanofluid machining, higher nanoparticle concentration yields better surface finish and more lubrication compared to dry machining and conventional cutting fluid machining. Furthermore, nanofluid also reduces the cutting force, power consumption, tool wear, nodal temperature and friction coefficient. Authors have also identified the research gaps for further research.