A Study for an Optimization of Cutting Fluids in Machining Operations by TOPSIS and Shannon Entropy Methods

Abstract

Cutting fluids are used in machining processes to increase the quality of machined surfaces, extend the life of tools, and lessen the effect of friction and heat on contact surfaces. The least costly, least hazardous to the environment, and least poisonous lubricant would be the perfect choice. It should also be resistant to low temperatures, have high lubricating qualities, be recyclable, and have stability against oxidation, hydrolysis, and heat. Its viscosity should also fall between the ideal range and not exceed it. Taking the needed properties of the cutting fluids into consideration, for the machining process choosing the best cutting fluid is essential. Five types of cutting fluids are examined in this paper that are often used in machining operations: canola oil, mineral oil, synthetic ester, PAG (Polyalkylene Glycol), and TMPTO (trimethylolpropane trioleate). In this study, the Multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques were used to identify the best choice of cutting fluids based on several parameters, such as low temperature, toxicity, lubricating ability, hydrolytic stability, thermal stability, viscosity index, oxidative stability, and cost. The most popular TOPSIS methods and Shannon's Entropy were utilized to choose these cutting fluids optimally. The TOPSIS approach is used to calculate the final ranking, and Shannon’s entropy method is utilized to calculate the weight of the criterion. According to the result with the more lucid rating, PAG cutting fluid was shown to be the most effective, followed by synthetic ester in second place, as well as last place achieved by vegetable-based canola oil.