Enhancing the Surface Quality and Tool Life Using Nano MQL-assisted Machining Characteristics of Aluminium Composite
J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Volume 14, No 1 (2025) pp. 113-123
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) dispersed minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) for improving the turning characteristics of aluminium composite comprising of LM25 as matrix and 10 wt.% of titanium carbide (TiC) as reinforcement fabricated via stir casting technique. Turning studies are performed on the turning center attached with MQL setup where different weight proportions of GNPs (1, 3, and 5 wt.%) are mixed with canola oil and supplied at the cutting zone. Experiments are designed by Taguchi’s method, an appropriate L9 orthogonal array is considered. The surface roughness (SR), and flank wear outcomes are measured and analyzed using grey relational analysis (GRA). Observation shows, the MQL consisting of 3 wt.% of GNPs provided lower FW and SR as it lowers the interface temperature at cutting zone and easy dispersal of chips. Increases in FW and SR are mostly attributable to changes in the feed rate.
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