Open AccessExperimental Researches concerning the Rheology of Cutting Fluids
Author(s) -
I. Rădulescu,
Alexandru Valentin Rădulescu,
S. Ramalchanov,
Stoyan Yankov,
Velko Rupetsov
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/514/1/012007
Subject(s) - rheology , viscometer , viscosity , materials science , lubrication , mechanical engineering , work (physics) , process engineering , composite material , engineering
Cutting fluids are used to reduce the negative effects of the heat and friction on both tool and work piece. The cutting fluids produce three positive effects in the process: heat removal elimination, lubrication on the chip–tool interface and chip removal. This paper proposes to study the rheological properties of four different type of cutting fluids, as function of their chemical and physical characteristics. The tests were performed using a cone and plate Brookfield viscometer, by determining the rheological parameters and the variation of the apparent viscosity with the temperature. This approach has been used to quantify the performance of the tested products and to compare products in the marketplace.