Is vegetable oil a good alternative for machining?
As a renewable, pollution-free alternative with excellent processing characteristics, vegetable oil has become an inevitable replacement. However, vegetable oil lacks oxidation stability, extreme pressure, and antiwear properties, which are essential for machining requirements.
What is vegetable oil lubrication?
It mixes and vaporizes a small amount of lubricating oil and compressed gas to form a micron-level liquid drop, which is sprayed onto the processing area in the form of aerosol to lubricate effectively during processing [ 32, 33 ]. Compared to mineral oil, vegetable oil has the advantages of renewability, low toxicity, and easy biodegradation.
Can vegetable oil-based cutting fluids be improved?
In recent years, significant achievements have been made in research on methods to improve the resistance of vegetable oil-based cutting fluids, but there are still some limitations. According to a previous systematic review, future research directions may focus on the following topics.
Can nanoparticles be used for sustainable lubrication?
W K Shafi, A Raina, M I Ul Haq. Friction and wear characteristics of vegetable oils using nanoparticles for sustainable lubrication. Tribol.-Mater.