Review on the effect of surface textured tool in the field of machining

ABSTRACT

A variety of simple and complex components made of metal, as well as non-metals, can be fabricated by machining. Generally, the machining process produces enormous heat at the metal cutting interface. Coolants are more often used to lessen the amount of heat generated during machining. However, it has been found that cutting fluid produces environmental risks and health risks to the operators such as skin cancer, respiratory diseases, cough, etc. and it also increases machining costs. Therefore, several researchers are working in this field to mitigate these problems without compromising the quality of machined parts produced. Manufacturing processes should be optimised without affecting the environment. Researchers are shifting towards environmental sustainability and adopting various novel machining processes like dry machining, MQL, cryogenic machining, etc. thereby curtailing the usage of cutting fluid up to certain extent. Micro-nano textured surfaces eventually reduces wear, and it will also help in reducing the cutting temperature through effective lubrication and cooling. This article aims to provide comprehensive information on different prospects of surface textured cutting tools in the field of machining.

KEYWORDS:

• Machining
• surface texture
• micro and nano textured tool
• MQL
• dry machining

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.