Metalworking Fluids Technology
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2021) | Viewed by 10348
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metalworking fluids; surface engineering; advanced manufacturing; tribology
Interests: metalworking fluids; deformation; chemistry; tribology
Interests: metalworking fluids; surface engineering, in-situ characterization; machining; process modeling; surface integrity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The machining and deformation of metals are essential manufacturing processes in modern society, and consequently, the metalworking industry is one of the most critical sectors around the world. Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are integral to this industry, serving to provide cooling, lubrication, cleaning, rust protection, etc. Without MWFs, certain operations would run much less efficiently to the point where machining metals would become impossible. The two basic processes in metalworking are metal deformation and metal removal. There are many aspects in MWFs to consider when assessing a fluid´s suitability for use in a given operation. Such aspects include the metalworking operation, the chemistry of the MWF, workpiece and tool metallurgy, corrosion causes and cures, microbiology, filtration, and environmental impacts. Hence, the development and testing of MWFs for a given machining operation and fluid system can be a complicated task that requires the careful consideration of the various performance and operational elements.
Furthermore, with emerging challenges in metalworking such as high-speed machining, the machining of difficult materials, innovative machining processes (laser cutting and 3D printing), there is a sharp need for improving and expanding the functions of existing MWFs.
This Special Issue aims at the diverse aspects of MWF research and development. Contributions are welcome from both academic researchers and their industrial peers dealing with new MWF chemistries, machining operation impact, and lubrication mechanisms, among others.
Dr. Yan Zhou
Dr. Thorsten Peitsch
Prof. Dr. Julius Schoop
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metalworking fluid
- metal removal
- metal deformation
- additives
- materials
- lubricants
- metal cutting
- coolants
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