MILLING OF TITANIUM ALLOY USING HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE (hBN) NANOFLUID AS A COOLANT

  • P.J. Liew
  • K.O. Maisarah
  • J.M. Juoi
  • J. Wang
Keywords: Hexagonal Boron Nitride, Nanofluid

Abstract


Titanium has been used for many areas, such as aircraft turbine blade, fuel tanks, marine hardware and surgical implant. Due to its high hardness and high temperature when machining, the conventional method such as dry machining leads to rough surface roughness, high cutting force and short tool life. This study aims to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanofluid on the cutting force, tool wear and surface roughness of titanium alloy using milling process. In this research, three different concentrations, namely 0.02, 0.06 and 0.1 wt% of hBN nanofluid were used, and their performance was compared with that of pure deionised (DI) water. The nanofluid was prepared by mixing the hBN nanoparticles with DI water and polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 as surfactant. The experimental results indicate that the machining performance of titanium alloy is better by using hBN nanofluid than by using pure DI water. Cutting force, tool wear and surface roughness are approximately reduced by 16.1%, 63.9% and 33.3% respectively by using 0.1wt% of hBN nanofluid compared to pure deionised water.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biography

J. Wang

2Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University,

1 Linghai Road, Ganjingzi District,

Dalian 116026, China.

References

[1] S.Y. Hong, I. Markus and W.C. Jeong, “New cooling approach and tool life improvement in cryogenic machining of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, vol. 41, no. 15, pp. 2245-2260, 2001.

[2] C. Chen, M. Chen, L. Xie, Z. Gong and J. Ye, “Numerical and experimental investigations of the hot stamping process for complex aircraft skin parts composed of TA32 high-temperature titanium alloy using an Arrhenius-type constitutive model”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 103, no. 1–4, pp. 807–817, 2019.

[3] P.F. Zhang, N.J. Churi, Z.J. Pei and C. Treadwell, “Mechanical drilling processes for titanium alloys: a literature review”, Machining Science and Technology, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 417–444, 2008.

[4] B. Kursuncu and A. Yaras, “Assessment of the effect of borax and boric acid additives in cutting fluids on milling of AISI O2 using MQL system”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 95, no. 5-8, pp. 2005-2013, 2018.

[5] S.Y. Hong and Y. Ding, “Cooling approaches and cutting temperatures in cryogenic machining of Ti-6Al-4V”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, vol. 41, no. 10, pp. 1417-1437, 2001.

[6] M.J. Bermingham, J. Kirsch, S. Sun, S. Palanisamy, and M.S. Dargusch, “New observations on tool life, cutting forces and chip morphology in cryogenic machining Ti-6Al-4V”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, vol. 51, no. 6, pp. 500-511, 2011.

[7] G.S. Goindi and P. Sarkar, “Dry machining: a step towards sustainable machining – challenges and future directions,” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 165, pp. 1557–1571, 2017.

[8] N.H. Razak, M.M. Rahman and K. Kardigama, “Cutting force and chip formation in end milling operation when machining nickel-based superalloy, Hastelloy C-2000”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Science, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 2539–2551, 2017.

[9] R.K. Singh, A.R. Dixit, A. Mandal and A.K. Sharma, “Emerging application of nanoparticle enriched cutting fluid in metal removal processes: a review”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, vol. 39, no. 11, pp. 4677-4717, 2017.






[10] T. Lu, R. Kudaravalli and G. Georgiou, “Cryogenic machining through the spindle and tool for improved machining process performance and sustainability: Pt. ii, sustainability performance study”, Procedia Manufacturing, vol. 21, pp. 273–280, 2018.

[11] P.J. Liew, M.R. Yahaya, M.S. Salleh, R. Izamshah and J. Wang, “Experimental investigation of drilling process using nanofluid as coolant”, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 12, no. 1 (3), pp. 11–22, 2018.

[12] Ş. Şirin and T. Kıvak, “Performances of different eco-friendly nanofluid lubricants in the milling of Inconel X-750 superalloy”, Tribology International, vol. 137, pp. 180-192, 2019.

[13] P.J. Liew, A. Shaaroni, J. Razak, M.S. Kasim, M. A. Sulaiman, “Optimization of cutting condition in the turning of AISI D2 steel by using carbon nanofiber nanofluid”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 12, no. 10, pp. 2243-2252, 2017.

[14] Y.S. Dambatta, M. Sayuti, A.A.D. Sarhan, M. Hamdi, S.M. Manladan and M. Reddy, “Tribological performance of SiO2 -based nanofluids in minimum quantity lubrication grinding of Si3N4 ceramic”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, vol. 41, pp. 135–147, 2019.

[15] S. Yi, N. Li, S. Solanki, J. Mo and S. Ding, “Effects of graphene oxide nanofluids on cutting temperature and force in machining Ti-6Al-4V”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 103, no. 1–4, pp. 1481–1495, 2019.

[16] M. Mosleh, N.D. Atnafu, J.H. Belk and O.M Nobles, “Modification of sheet metal forming fluids with dispersed nanoparticles for improved lubrication”, Wear, vol. 267, no. 5-8, pp. 1220–1225, 2009.

[17] A. Thakur, A. Manna, and S. Samir, “Multi-Response Optimization of Turning Parameters during Machining of EN-24 Steel with SiC Nanofluids Based Minimum Quantity Lubrication”, Silicon, pp. 1–15, 2019.

[18] J. Taha-Tijerina, T.N. Narayanan, G. Gao, M. Rohde, D.A. Tsentalovich, M. Pasquali and P.M. Ajayan, "Electrically insulating thermal nano-oils using 2D fillers”, ACS Nano, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 1214-1220, 2012.

[19] R.R. Sahoo, S. Bhattacharjee and T. Das, “Development of nanofluids as lubricant to study friction and wear behavior of stainless steels”, International Journal of Modern Physics: Conference Series, vol. 22, pp. 664-669, 2013.

[20] J.F. Guo, Z.Q. Guo, X.F. Wang, Y.J. Li and Q.J. Lv, “Experimental investigation on thermophysical performance of BN/EG nanofluids influenced by dispersant”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, vol. 757, pp. 7-12, 2015.

[21] Ç.V. Yıldırım, M. Sarıkaya, T. Kıvak, and Ş. Şirin, “The effect of addition of hBN nanoparticles to nanofluid-MQL on tool wear patterns, tool life, roughness and temperature in turning of Ni-based Inconel 625”, Tribology International, vol. 134, pp. 443–456, 2019.

[22] G. Żyła, A. Witek, and M. Gizowska, “Rheological profile of boron nitride–ethylene glycol nanofluids”, Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 117, no.1, pp. 014302-1-014302-5, 2015.

[23] C. Zhou, X. Guo, K. Zhang, L. Cheng, and Y. Wu, “The coupling effect of micro-groove textures and nano fluids on cutting performance of uncoated cemented carbide tools in milling Ti-6Al-4V,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, vol. 271, pp. 36–45, 2019.

[24] B. Ilhan, M. Kurt and H. Ertürk, “Experimental investigation of heat transfer enhancement and viscosity change of hBN nanofluids”, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, vol. 77, pp. 272–283, 2016.

[25] M. Afrand, K.N. Najafabadi, and M. Akbari, “Effects of temperature and solid volume fraction on viscosity of SiO2 - MWCNTs / SAE40 hybrid nanofluid as a coolant and lubricant in heat engines”, Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 102, pp. 45–54, 2016.

[26] M. Sayuti, A.A.D. Sarhan and M. Hamdi, “An investigation of optimum SiO2 nanolubrication parameters in end milling of aerospace Al6061-T6 alloy”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 67, no. 1–4, pp. 833–849, 2013.

[27] A.K. Singh, “Thermal conductivity of nanofluids”, Defence Science Journal, vol. 58, no. 5, pp. 600–607, 2008.

[28] M. Yang, C. Li, Y. Zhang, D. Jia, X. Zhang, Y. Hou, R. Li and J. Wang, “Maximum undeformed equivalent chip thickness for ductile-brittle transition of zirconia ceramics under different lubrication conditions”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, vol. 122, pp. 55-65, 2017.

[29] Y. Zhang, C. Li, D. Jia, D. Zhang and X. Zhang, “Experimental evaluation of the lubrication performance of MoS2/CNT nanofluid for minimal quantity lubrication in Ni-based alloy grinding”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, vol. 99, pp. 19-33, 2015.


[30] N. Talib and E.A. Rahim, “Performance of modified jatropha oil in combination with hexagonal boron nitride particles as a bio-based lubricant for green machining”, Tribology International, vol. 118, pp. 89-104, 2018.

[31] A.K. Sharma, A.K. Tiwari and A.R. Dixit, “Improved machining performance with nanoparticle enriched cutting fluids under minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) technique: a review”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 2, no. 4–5, pp. 3545–3551, 2015.

[32] S. Gariani, I. Shyha, F. Inam and D. Huo, “Experimental analysis of system parameters for minimum cutting fluid consumption when machining Ti-6Al-4V using a novel supply system”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 95, no. 5–8, pp. 2795–2809, 2018.

[33] S. Huang, T. Lv, M. Wang and X. Xu, “Enhanced machining performance and lubrication mechanism of electrostatic minimum quantity lubrication-EMQL milling process”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 94, no. 1–4, pp. 655–666, 2018.

[34] M.I.H.C. Abdullah, M.F.B. Abdollah, H. Amiruddin, N. Tamaldin and N.R.M Nuri, “Optimization of tribological performance of hBN/Al2O3 nanoparticles as engine oil additives”, Procedia Engineering, vol. 68, pp. 313–319, 2013.
Published
2019-12-31
How to Cite
Liew, P., Maisarah, K., Juoi, J., & Wang, J. (2019). MILLING OF TITANIUM ALLOY USING HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE (hBN) NANOFLUID AS A COOLANT. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (JAMT), 13(3). Retrieved from https://jamt.utem.edu.my/jamt/article/view/5741
Section
Articles

Most read articles by the same author(s)