MQL：A New Way to Clean Production

IntroductionIn chip forming processes,the two main func-tions for cutting fluids are cooling and lubrication.Cooling of the tool can produce significant tool lifeimprovements and keep the tolerances within suit-able limits1] .The penetrating strength of micro-scopic lubricating film on the tool reduces the fric-tion contactlength and the apparentfriction- coeffi-cient leads to the decrease of chip compression,builds up edge formation,surface roughness,cut-ting forces and power consumption.Add…

MQL:A New Way to Clean Production

Cost, the effect on the environment, and health issues are relevant when considering the choice of a lubricant and application system in a modern metal cutting process. This paper provided a general introduction to metalworking fluids, reviewed the benefits and negative effects attributed to the production of mist during cutting processes. Due to the increasing concern over workers exposed to cutting fluid mist, and to achieve the recommended exposure limit, much attention was focused on how to minimize or prevent the mist formation. Different proposed techniques were analyzed, each of them has its advantages and limitations. Finally, the benefits of minimum quantity of lubrication (MQL) technique over all other techniques were studied.