Experimental investigations on the effect of process parameters with the use of minimum quantity solid lubrication in turning

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayur A. Makhesana ◽  
K. M. Patel ◽  
B. K. Mawandiya
2021 ◽  
pp. 251659842110157
Author(s):  
Chinu Kumari ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Chak

Magneto-rheological abrasive honing (MRAH) is an unconventional surface finishing technique that relies on abrasives mixed with a unique finishing fluid, which changes its characteristics on magnetic field application. This process imparts nanometric-level surface finish with a significant amount of uniformity. Rotating motion of the workpiece and continuous reciprocation of the finishing fluid in the MRAH process are recognized as the major aspects for adopting this process in finishing non-magnetic materials. The finishing obtained through the MRAH process relies on the workpiece’s material properties and process parameters such as concentration of abrasives in finishing fluid, rotational speed of the workpiece, and magnetic field strength/magnetizing current. To study the efficacy of MRAH process, a parametric study was conducted by performing few experiments on a brass workpiece. Design of experiment approach was adopted to plan the experiments, and the effect of different values of magnetizing current, the concentration of abrasives, and rotational speed on the surface finish were analyzed through the application of analysis of variance (ANOVA). From ANOVA, the rotational speed was found as the most significant parameter with a contribution of 48.90% on % reduction in roughness value (%∇Ra). Around 57% of roughness reduction was obtained at the optimized value of process parameters.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2784
Author(s):  
Georgios Maliaris ◽  
Christos Gakias ◽  
Michail Malikoutsakis ◽  
Georgios Savaidis

Shot peening is one of the most favored surface treatment processes mostly applied on large-scale engineering components to enhance their fatigue performance. Due to the stochastic nature and the mutual interactions of process parameters and the partially contradictory effects caused on the component’s surface (increase in residual stress, work-hardening, and increase in roughness), there is demand for capable and user-friendly simulation models to support the responsible engineers in developing optimal shot-peening processes. The present paper contains a user-friendly Finite Element Method-based 2D model covering all major process parameters. Its novelty and scientific breakthrough lie in its capability to consider various size distributions and elastoplastic material properties of the shots. Therewith, the model is capable to provide insight into the influence of every individual process parameter and their interactions. Despite certain restrictions arising from its 2D nature, the model can be accurately applied for qualitative or comparative studies and processes’ assessments to select the most promising one(s) for the further experimental investigations. The model is applied to a high-strength steel grade used for automotive leaf springs considering real shot size distributions. The results reveal that the increase in shot velocity and the impact angle increase the extent of the residual stresses but also the surface roughness. The usage of elastoplastic material properties for the shots has been proved crucial to obtain physically reasonable results regarding the component’s behavior.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 423-434
Author(s):  
F. Schulte-Hubbert ◽  
D. Drummer ◽  
L. Hoffmann

Abstract The underlying process for the production of textile reinforced thermoplastics is the impregnation of dry textile reinforcements with a thermoplastic matrix. The process parameters such as temperature, time and pressure of the impregnation are mainly determined by the permeability of the reinforcement. This results from a complex interaction of hydrodynamic compaction and relaxation behavior caused by textile and process parameters. The foundation for the description and optimization of impregnation progresses is therefore the determination of the pressure-dependent permeability of fibre textiles. Previous experimental investigations have shown that the dynamic compaction behavior during the impregnation of fibre reinforcements with thermoplastics or thermosets can be successfully characterized. However, for most cases, an analytical representation has not been possible due to the complexity of the process. Although it may be possible to reproduce this behavior by numerical calculations, the results need to be confirmed by experiments. This paper lays the analytical foundation for building a scaled model system, based on the theory of similarity, to observe, measure, and evaluate the dynamic compaction behavior of textile reinforcements under controlled process conditions.


2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayur A. Makhesana ◽  
Kaushik M. Patel

Machining is the manufacturing process, capable of producing required shape and size by material removal. In recent times industries are striving to enhance the performance of machining processes. One of the problem associated with machining is the amount of heat generation as a result of friction between tool and workpiece. Heat generated may affect the quality of machined surface and tool wear. In order to control it, cutting fluid is applied in large quantity. The problem arises with the use of cutting fluid is its effect on worker’s health and environment. The present investigation is an attempt to explore the use the solid lubricants in machining as an alternative to cutting fluid. The work involves development of minimum quantity solid lubrication set up. Turning experiments has been performed by applying solid lubricants mixed with cutting fluid in minimum quantity. The performance of minimum quantity solid lubrication has been assessed in form of obtained surface finish, power consumption and tool wear during turning. Experimental findings discovered the superiority of minimum quantity solid lubrication over conventional cutting fluid and can be considered as cost effective and sustainable lubrication method.


Author(s):  
Prateek Kala ◽  
Pulak M Pandey

This article evaluates the finishing performance of ultrasonic-assisted double-disk magnetic abrasive finishing process on two paramagnetic materials (copper alloy and stainless steel) with different mechanical properties such as flow stress, hardness, shear modulus, and so on. The finishing experiments were performed based on response surface methodology. The results obtained after finishing have been analyzed to determine the effect of different process parameters such as working gap, rotational speed, and pulse-on time of ultrasonic vibration for both work materials and to study various interaction effects that may significantly affect the finishing performance by the process. The outcome of analysis for the two different work materials has been critically compared to understand the effect of the considered process parameters on the finishing performance of the process based on mechanical properties of the workpiece such as hardness. Furthermore, the scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy were carried on the workpiece surface to understand the possible mechanism of material removal and the surface morphology produced after the finishing process.


2012 ◽  
Vol 155-156 ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Mei Yuan ◽  
Si Liu ◽  
Lu Tao Yan ◽  
Qing Chun Xiong

Stricter environmental regulations are making the use of an ample amount of conventional coolant impossible because of its negative impact on the environment. Consequently, the use of minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) has been regarded as an promising alternative to conventional fluid coolant applications. Despite several studies, there have been a few investigations about the influence of the MQL nozzle position, such as distance from tool-workpiece contact zone, elevation angles, the included angle between jet direction and feed direction. The current study presents experimental investigations on influences of the above parameters on performance in end milling. Tool wear and surface roughness are experimentally studied to compare the effects of different positions. The results show that the setting location of the nozzle is an important factor regarding the effective application of MQL oil mist.


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