Evaluating the Impact of Coolants on Tool Wear and Surface Quality in Ball End Milling: A Sustainability Performance Assessment

Authors

  • Ahmad Saifuddin Azraie Institut Kemahiran Tinggi Belia Negara Temerloh, 28500 Lanchang, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Faiz Mohd Turan Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0767-7914

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/mekatronika.v6i2.11398

Keywords:

Cutting Fluids, Ball End Milling, Coolant Conditions, Tool Wear, Sustainability Integration

Abstract

The role of cutting fluids in machining operations is crucial, impacting productivity, tool lifespan, and work quality. An experimental investigation was conducted on ball end milling of AISI 1040 steel using uncoated HSS tools under various coolant conditions and milling modes. This research encompassed four coolant conditions: dry, mist, 4% coolant concentration, and 8% coolant concentration, with constant cutting parameters. Machining performance was assessed based on tool wear and surface roughness. Results indicate a significant influence of coolant conditions on machining performance and surface quality. Mist coolant in down milling mode exhibited superior performance in terms of tool wear and average surface roughness (0.09mm and 0.462μm, respectively), followed closely by mist coolant in up milling mode, 8% coolant concentration, and lastly, 4% coolant concentration under up milling mode. This research not only evaluated the impact of different cooling conditions but also focused on integrating sustainability into the machining process. It is expected that the regression analysis will develop a model predicting how sustainability and machining attributes interact. This model will demonstrate the benefits of incorporating sustainability parameters into machining conditions, providing valuable insights for optimising processes with environmental and societal considerations. By creating a comprehensive interaction model, the research is anticipated to address practical aspects of coolant performance and support informed decision-making, ultimately enhancing both machining performance and sustainable manufacturing practices.

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“Evaluating the Impact of Coolants on Tool Wear and Surface Quality in Ball End Milling: A Sustainability Performance Assessment”, Mekatronika : J. Intell. Manuf. Mechatron., vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 112–121, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.15282/mekatronika.v6i2.11398.