TITLE:
Research on Applying Nano Cutting Oils in Spur Gear Hobbing Process
AUTHORS:
Tuan Ngo, Vi Hoang, Sinh Hoang
KEYWORDS:
Gear Hobbing, Cutting Fluid, Nanofluid, Nanolubricant, SCM420 Steel, Al2O3
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol.5 No.2,
May
25,
2017
ABSTRACT: Nanolubricant mixing the normal lubricant with nanoparticles, gradually becomes a new trend study for metal cutting enhancement. An addition of the nanoparticles improves lubricating properties and convective heat transfer coefficient (cooling properties) of nanolubricants. In the present work, nanolubricant is formulated by using dispersions of 0.3% Al2O3 nanoparticles in normal industrial oil VG46 for enhancement of gear machining performance of SCM420 steel. Comparative study of flank wear, crater wear and gear profile error in gear hobbing with normal oils in the existing production line as well as nanolubricant is studied. This study clearly reveals that tool wear, and gear profile error are reduced by the use of nanolubricant compared to that of normal oils. The paper results not only contribute the deeper understanding of the novel performance of nanoparticles in conventional cutting fluids, but also show a very promising solution to achieve the engineering economy effectiveness in gear machining.