Abstract
Grinding fluids have been commonly used during the grinding of tools for their cooling and lubricating effect since the hard, robust materials used for cutting tools are difficult to grind. Grinding fluids help prevent a drop in hardness due to burning of the cutting edge and keep chipping to an absolute minimum. However, there is a heightened awareness of the need to improve the work environment and protect the global environment. Thus, the present study is aimed at applying dry grinding, cooling-air grinding, cooling-air grinding with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), and oil-based fluid grinding to manufacturing actual endmills (HSS-Co). Cutting tests were performed by a vertical machining center. The results indicated that the lowest surface inclination values and longest tool life were obtained by cooling-air grinding with MQL. Thus, cooling-air grinding with MQL has been demonstrated to be at least as effective as oil-based fluid grinding.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 381-386 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | JSME International Journal, Series C: Mechanical Systems, Machine Elements and Manufacturing |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Mar 15 |
Keywords
- Cutting force
- Cutting tool
- Grinding wheel
- Surface roughness
- Tool life
- Tool wear
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering