Sustainable Grinding Performances of Nano SiC Reinforced Al Matrix Composites Under Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)

NanoparticlesNanoparticle filled lubricantsLubricant demonstrate reduced wear and coefficient of frictionCoefficient of friction due to their improved physicalPhysical, thermalThermal, and heatHeat transfer capabilities. The process of grindingGrinding plays a crucial role in attaining enhanced precision in dimensions and superior surface finish. Thus, it becomes essential in increasing the surface finish and the grinding rateGrinding rate for economic production. In this chapter, the effect of nano titanium dioxide (TiO2)Nano TiO filled Cashew nutshell OilCashew nutshell Oil on the sustainable grindingSustainable grinding process of AluminiumAluminium matrixMatrix compositesComposite reinforced with nano silicon carbide (SiCNano SiC) is being investigated under the lubricationLubrication of Cashew nutshell OilCashew nutshell Oil and SAE20W40 oil. All the experiments were performed using a cylindrical grinding machineCylindrical grinding machine with a horizontal spindleHorizontal spindle, employing Response Surface Methodology (RSMResponse Surface Methodology (RSM)). To enhance the surface quality during the grindingGrinding of compositesComposite with Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQLMinimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)), the main process variables considered were wt.% of nano SiCNano SiC, workpiece speedWorkpiece speed, wheel speedWheel speed, and depth of cut. The grindingGrinding performancePerformance is improved by adding Nano TiO2Nano TiO into Cashew nutshell OilCashew nutshell Oil, which enhances the lubricationLubrication and cooling effect by allowing the nanoparticlesNanoparticle to diffuse more effectively and trapped within the contact zone.