Milling of titanium alloy: Effects of different lubrorefrigeration conditions on environmental impact
Mariateresa Caggiano, Maria Rosaria Saffioti, Serafino Caruso, Giovanna Rotella, Agata Sposato
Abstract. The use of cutting fluids in machining is crucial for optimizing process performance. In light of increasing environmental regulations, there is growing scrutiny on the role of cutting fluids in manufacturing processes. The adoption of environmentally-friendly approaches in metal cutting holds significant economic, social and technological implications. This paper focuses on the milling operation of a non-conventional material, such as Ti-alloy, from an environmental perspective, examining the material removal process across various performance aspects. Specifically, three different cooling conditions – wet, Minimal Quantity Lubrication (MQL), and dry – are assessed. Additionally, for each coolant condition, a range of process parameters, including cutting speed and feed rate, are considered to evaluate their impact on the overall environmental performance of the operation.
Keywords
Milling Process, Metalworking Fluids, Sustainable Production
Published online 5/7/2025, 9 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Mariateresa Caggiano, Maria Rosaria Saffioti, Serafino Caruso, Giovanna Rotella, Agata Sposato, Milling of titanium alloy: Effects of different lubrorefrigeration conditions on environmental impact, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 54, pp 1720-1728, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903599-185
The article was published as article 185 of the book Material Forming
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