Professional paper
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF SYNTHETIC METALWORKING FLUID AT GRINDING OPERATIONS
Ljiljana Pedišić
Irena Polenus
Josip Topolovec
Abstract
Abstract
Grinding is one among the most frequently applied metalworking operations. Requirements for surface quality, stability of forms and dimensions of materials which are difficult to work make the application of metalworking fluids in many cases irreplaceable. Operation of grinding or working by abrasion has specific properties, which requires special attention to be paid to the filtering of the generated tiny particles, heat conductance, and also foaming control, as well as control of mist generation at high cutting speeds. A modern grinding fluid is not only expected to have high performances, which will cut the production costs, but also to meet health and environmental protection requirements and waste reduction. In keeping with the trends of lubricant development, working machinery and tools, producers of metalworking fluids are constantly adapting the formulations to the specific application requirements.
The present paper shall present the results of laboratory tests of the new synthetic water miscible metalworking fluid, as well as results of monitoring performances during cylindrical and surface grinding.
Keywords
water soluble metal grinding fluid; product technical performance and quality requirements; formulation of constituents viewpoint
Hrčak ID:
7173
URI
Publication date:
30.9.2004.
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