Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool

This study is focused on the categorical analysis of flank wear mechanisms in end milling of aluminum alloy AA6061 with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) conditions using nanofluid. Wear mechanisms for the water-based TiO2 nanofluid with a nanoparticle volume fraction of 1.5% are compared with conv...

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Main Authors: Najiha, M. S., M. M., Rahman, A. R., Yusoff
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Language:English
Published: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2015
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/11647/1/fkm-2015-mmrahman-Flank%20Wear%20Characterization.pdf
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author Najiha, M. S.
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description This study is focused on the categorical analysis of flank wear mechanisms in end milling of aluminum alloy AA6061 with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) conditions using nanofluid. Wear mechanisms for the water-based TiO2 nanofluid with a nanoparticle volume fraction of 1.5% are compared with conventional oil-based MQL (0.48 ml/min and 0.83 ml/min) using an uncoated cemented carbide insert. Micro-abrasion, micro-attrition, and adhesion wear leading to edge chipping are identified as the main wear mechanisms. Aluminum deposits on the tool flank surface are observed. Results show that the water-based nanofluid shows potential as a capable MQL cutting media, in terms of tool wear, replacing the conventional oil-based MQL.
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spelling ump-116472018-10-17T03:31:16Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/11647/ Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool Najiha, M. S. M. M., Rahman A. R., Yusoff TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery This study is focused on the categorical analysis of flank wear mechanisms in end milling of aluminum alloy AA6061 with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) conditions using nanofluid. Wear mechanisms for the water-based TiO2 nanofluid with a nanoparticle volume fraction of 1.5% are compared with conventional oil-based MQL (0.48 ml/min and 0.83 ml/min) using an uncoated cemented carbide insert. Micro-abrasion, micro-attrition, and adhesion wear leading to edge chipping are identified as the main wear mechanisms. Aluminum deposits on the tool flank surface are observed. Results show that the water-based nanofluid shows potential as a capable MQL cutting media, in terms of tool wear, replacing the conventional oil-based MQL. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2015-09-09 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/11647/1/fkm-2015-mmrahman-Flank%20Wear%20Characterization.pdf Najiha, M. S. and M. M., Rahman and A. R., Yusoff (2015) Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 137 (6). pp. 1-7. ISSN 1087-1357 (print); 1528-8935 (online). (Published) http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4030060 DOI: 10.1115/1.4030060
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Najiha, M. S.
M. M., Rahman
A. R., Yusoff
Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool
title Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool
title_full Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool
title_fullStr Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool
title_full_unstemmed Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool
title_short Flank Wear Characterization in Aluminum Alloy (6061 T6) With Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Environment Using an Uncoated Carbide Tool
title_sort flank wear characterization in aluminum alloy (6061 t6) with nanofluid minimum quantity lubrication environment using an uncoated carbide tool
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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