A technology enabler for green machining: minimum quantity lubrication (MQL)
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2010Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold. First review the relevant literature in machining using minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), contrast the economical, environmental, and technical attributes of this technology to conventional flood‐cooling techniques.
Nourredine Boubekri +2 more
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MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION (MQL) APPLICATIONS IN AUTOMOTIVE POWER-TRAIN MACHINING
Machining Science and Technology, 2006ABSTRACT Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is a near-dry machining method that may be applied to reduce coolant usage in operations such as drilling, which cannot be performed completely dry. Although significant research has been reported on MQL, relatively little information on production applications and experience has appeared in the technical ...
Aleksandar Filipovic +1 more
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Turning of Brasses Using Minimum Quantity of Lubricant (MQL) and Flooded Lubricant Conditions
Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2007A lot of effort is being carried out to reduce the use of lubricants in metal machining operations from the viewpoint of cost, ecology and human health issues.
J. Paulo Davim, P. S. Sreejith, J. Silva
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Sustainable Machining Using Hybrid Nanofluids Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)
2019Over the last couple of decades, nanofluids have found tremendous scope as a potential heat transfer fluid. One prospective application is in sustainable machining method with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). The use of a nanocutting fluid in machining under MQL conditions substantially reduces the amount of cutting fluid being used as compared to ...
Anjali Gupta +3 more
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Current Research Trends in Variants of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL): A Review
Volume 2A: Advanced Manufacturing, 2021Abstract In this paper, an extensive literature review of sustainable machining using different minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) variants is presented. Nowadays, sustainable development (SD) is referred as a common global issue. Sustainability concept in machining is linked with two major goals.
Shafahat Ali +2 more
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Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics in MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) Machining
Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, 2020This paper presents an overview of simulation studies done on minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) machining. Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) is a method where cutting fluid is supplied at very low rate forming ultra-fine droplets that with the help of pressurized air strikes the work piece with high velocity through nozzle without any waste being ...
Payal Chauhan, Anjali Gupta, Amit Thakur
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Plane surface grinding with application of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)
2010Industry is continuously seeking to improve technologies in order to produce items of the highest standards of durability and quality whilst at the lowest possible cost. Moreover, climate change issues have led to a greater focus on greener manufacturing methods.
L.M. Barczak, A.D.L. Batako
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Temperature and energy partition in minimum quantity lubrication-MQL grinding process
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2012Abstract An investigation is reported of the temperature and energy partition in grinding with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) technique. Temperature distributions were determined in the subsurface of a hardened 100Cr6 steel workpieces through measuring by means of an embedded thermocouple during grinding in dry, MQL and fluid environments.
M.J. Hadad +3 more
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Analysis of surface integrity for minimum quantity lubricant—MQL in grinding
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2007The quality of machined components is currently of high interest, for the market demands mechanical components of increasingly high performance, not only from the standpoint of functionality but also from that of safety. Components produced through operations involving the removal of material display surface irregularities resulting not only from the ...
da Silva, Leonardo Roberto +5 more
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Measurement of Droplet Size and Distribution for Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)
2008 International Conference on Smart Manufacturing Application, 2008Cutting fluid in machining is important due to their role in reducing tool wear and improving surface finish. However, controlling the usage is imperative due to the ecological and/or economical and reasons. Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) has recently emerged as a viable option to minimize the amount of fluid used in machining without sacrificing ...
Kyung-Hee Park +6 more
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