Flow Visualisation and Evaluation Studies on Metalworking Fluid Applications in Manufacturing Processes—Methods and Results
Processes, vol. 11, pp. 2690
Abstract
Metalworking operations rely on the successful application of metalworking fluids (MWFs) for effective and efficient operation. Processes such as grinding or drilling often require the use of MWFs for cooling, lubrication, and chip removal. Electrochemical machining processes require electrolyte flow to operate. However, in those machining operations, a fundamental understanding of the mode of action of MWF is lacking due to the unknown flow dynamics and its interaction with the material removal during the process. Important information on the behaviour of MWFs during machining can be obtained from specific experimental flow visualisation studies. In this paper, promising flow visualisation analysis techniques applied to exemplary machining processes (grinding, sawing, drilling, and electrochemical machining) are presented and discussed. Shadowgraph imaging and flow measurements, e.g., particle image velocimetry, allow the identification of typical flow and MWF operating regimes in the different machining processes. Based on the identification of these regimes, efficient machining parameters and MWF applications can be derived. In addition, detailed experimental analyses of MWFs provide essential data for the input and validation of model development and numerical simulations within the Priority Programme SPP 2231 FluSimPro.
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Udo Fritsching corresponding
University of Bremen · Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien - IWT
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Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, Bibliothekstr. 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering IWT, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien - IWT
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Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering IWT, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien - IWT
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Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering IWT, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, Bibliothekstr. 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, Bibliothekstr. 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, Bibliothekstr. 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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University of Bremen · Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien - IWT
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Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, Bibliothekstr. 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering IWT, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg · Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien - IWT
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Institute of Physics, University of Oldenburg, Küpkersweg 70, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany
Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering IWT, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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University of Bremen · Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien - IWT
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Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, Bibliothekstr. 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
Leibniz-Institute for Materials Engineering IWT, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Institute of Machining Technology, TU Dortmund University, Baroper Str. 303, 44227 Dortmund, Germany
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Institute of Machining Technology, TU Dortmund University, Baroper Str. 303, 44227 Dortmund, Germany
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Institute of Machining Technology, TU Dortmund University, Baroper Str. 303, 44227 Dortmund, Germany
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Institute for Machine Tools—IfW, University of Stuttgart, Holzgartenstraße 17, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany
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Institute for Machine Tools—IfW, University of Stuttgart, Holzgartenstraße 17, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany
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Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL), RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL), RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL), RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL), RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
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Multiphase Flow Systems, Institute for Process Engineering, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Hoher Weg 7b, 06120 Halle an der Saale, Germany
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Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
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Multiphase Flow Systems, Institute for Process Engineering, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Hoher Weg 7b, 06120 Halle an der Saale, Germany
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Chemnitz University of Technology
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Applied Thermodynamics, Chemnitz University of Technology, 09107 Chemnitz, Germany
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Chemnitz University of Technology
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Micromanufacturing Technology, Chemnitz University of Technology, 09107 Chemnitz, Germany
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Chemnitz University of Technology
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Micromanufacturing Technology, Chemnitz University of Technology, 09107 Chemnitz, Germany
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Chemnitz University of Technology
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Applied Thermodynamics, Chemnitz University of Technology, 09107 Chemnitz, Germany
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