Optimization of Cutting Parameters & Nanoparticle Concentration in CNC Turning of EN8 Steel using Al2O3 Nanofluids as Coolant
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International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT) |  |
| © 2015 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-29 Number-6 |
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| Year of Publication : 2015 | ||
| Authors : Nithin K Mani, Prof. Cijo Mathew., Prof. Prakash M Kallanickal |
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| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V29P254 |
Citation
Nithin K Mani, Prof. Cijo Mathew., Prof. Prakash M Kallanickal"Optimization of Cutting Parameters & Nanoparticle Concentration in CNC Turning of EN8 Steel using Al2O3 Nanofluids as Coolant", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), V29(6),290-294 November 2015. ISSN:2231-5381. www.ijettjournal.org. published by seventh sense research group
Abstract
In this study, an attempt has been made to investigate the machining characteristics on EN8 steel using Al2O3 nanofluids as coolant. EN8, which are commonly used in the automobile applications has been found to have high roughness value generated on the machined surface. A CNC turning operation was performed on the EN8 steel using HSS tool. Al nanoparticle with high thermal conductivity has been used with water as basefluids to form Al2O3 nanofluids to reduce the heat formation. The results obtained showed a better surface finish on the machined surface indicating considerably reduced surface roughness. By using ANOVA, the optimum condition for surface finish and MRR was found out.
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Keywords
EN8 steel, Al2O3 nanofluids, cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, nanoparticle concentration, surface roughness, MRR, ANOVA.