Tribological Interaction of Bio-Based Metalworking Fluids in Machining Process

Abstract

Metalworking fluids were applied during the machining process to lubricate and cool the machine tool in order to reduce wear, friction, and heat generated. The increasing attention to the environment and health impacts leads to the formulation of eco-friendly metalworking fluids derived from vegetable oils (Jatropha and palm oils) to substitute the use of mineral-based oil. The present work focuses on the performance of refined bio- based metalworking fluids during tapping torque and orthogonal cutting processes. Bio- based metalworking fluids were formulated using 0.05 wt.% of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) and 1 wt.% of phosphonium-based ionic liquid [P66614 ][(i C8 PO2 )2 ] in a modified Jatropha and palm olein oils and were examined for their rheological properties in com- parison with a commercially obtained synthetic ester (SE)-based cutting fluid. The tap- ping torque performance of the refined bio-based metalworking fluids was evaluated for their torque and efficiency. In addition, the performance of these bio-based metalwork- ing fluids on orthogonal cutting parameters such as cutting force, cutting temperature, chip thickness, tool-chip contact length, and specific cutting energy was highlighted. The results obtained revealed that the rheological properties of the newly formulated bio- based metalworking fluids were improved. From the tapping torque and orthogonal cut- ting performances, it was proven that the modified palm and Jatropha oils possess good anti-wear and anti-friction behavior compared to SE. In conclusion, the newly formu- lated bio-based metalworking fluids are suitable for the use as a new advanced renew- able metalworking fluid for machining processes that correspond to the energy-saving benefits and environmental concerns.