Investigation of Metal Cutting Using Molybdenum Disulphide as a Cutting Fluid

Abstract

The significant cutting parameters in turning EN 24 steel with carbide tools using MoS2 as a cutting fluid have been evaluated and an equation connecting the significant parameters with surface roughness of the job material has been determined. A typical nomogram has been constructed to determine easily the surface roughness produced on the job when the independent variables are known within the range of experimentation. A comparative study between ordinary cutting fluid and MoS2 as a cutting fluid has been shown. Optimum cutting combinations have been ascertained statistically by the steepest descent method.

Citation

Bagchi, H., Mukherjee, N.P., Basu, S.K. and TRESIDDER, C.G. (1972), "Investigation of Metal Cutting Using Molybdenum Disulphide as a Cutting Fluid", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 24 No. 5, pp. 239-258. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb053024