Performance profiling of boric acid as lubricant in machining

Abstract

Turning is a widely used metal removal process in manufacturing industry that involves generation of high cutting forces and temperature. Lubrication becomes critical to minimize the effects of these forces and temperature on cutting tool and workpiece. The conventional cutting fluids employed in machining have certain limitations with regard to their use for ecological and economic reasons. Development of lubricants that are eco friendly is acquiring importance. In this context, application of solid lubricants has proved to be a feasible alternative to the conventional cutting fluids. In the present work, Boric Acid is used as a lubricant in turning process. Variations in cutting force, tool wear, tool temperature and surface roughness are studied under different machining conditions. The results indicate that there is considerable improvement in the machining performance with Boric Acid assisted machining compared to dry and wet machining

Yeni [Piridin-4-boronik asit metil ester ve Nikel(II) ditiooksalat] bileşiğinin sentezi ve kristal yapısı

“…Therefore, there are boronic acid compounds in the structure of drugs used in medical fields such as oncology, virology, neurology and hematology [9][10][11]. It is used in many areas such as antiseptic solution in eyes and ears [12,13], insecticide in agriculture [14], lubricant on ceramic and metal surfaces [15], acne treatment and skin lotions [16] and liquid crystal display panel in industry [17]. The need for alternative new materials in all these areas is increasing day by day.…”

Experimental studies on viscosity, thermal and tribological properties of vegetable oil (kapok oil) with boric acid as an additive

“…Depending upon the characteristics of nanoparticles such as size, shape and concentration, the friction and wear between the two contacting surfaces were reduced [13]. The lubricating properties of boric acid (H 3 BO 3 ) were studied which was commercial available in the market and environmentally safe [14]. The environmental protection agency act established that boric acid does not cause any harm or pollution.…”

Tribological behavior of the low‐concentration boric acid and ZDDP lubricating oil mixtures

“…Junbin tested the borate containing nitrogen with the ball on disk tribometer test and reported its good antiwear performance by forming borate ester and BN protective layers on the surface . Erdemir, Wei et al, and Damera et al reported that boric acid provided very low friction between an aluminum workpiece and a steel forming tool in metal forming applications . Kimura et al added BN into the base oil and tested with a ring on roller tribometer and reported that BN can be considered to be a potential lubricating oil additive for applications .…”

“…20 Erdemir, Wei et al, and Damera et al reported that boric acid provided very low friction between an aluminum workpiece and a steel forming tool in metal forming applications. [21][22][23] Kimura et al added BN into the base oil and tested with a ring on roller tribometer and reported that BN can be considered to be a potential lubricating oil additive for applications. 24 However, Demas et al compared wear and friction behavior of BN and MoS 2 nanoparticles, which was added to PAO 10 base oil.…”