A Review On Cooling Systems Used In Machining Processes

Abstract

Abstract Employing a cooling system is a difficult task, in a metal cutting operation, which can gain maximum productivity. However, machining pose many challenges in terms of rapid tool wear due to high temperature generated at cutting zone. Many trials are being done to overcome these challenges by using some techniques of cooling. The present work describes a review of the cooling systems based on their characteristics in machining process. The study focuses on effects of cutting temperature and tool life in various cooling, which significantly associated in metal cutting. The study reviewed some cooling systems such as dry cutting, conventional cooling, cryogenic cooling, minimum quantity lubrication, nano fluid and air cooling. The cooling sequence used in this paper also provides importance of the use of cooling in metal cutting. This flow also makes these operations very economical. The study reveals use of minimum amount of fluid in machining and makes it more sustainable. The various cooling strategies discussed here, are helpful to decide the optimal way in improving the performance of machining, in terms of tool life by controlling temperature at cutting zone.