Abstract: This paper discusses the influence of metalworking fluid management policy and operational changes on metalworking fluid functionality in terms of lubricating and cooling ability. Several important ...

Abstract: Membrane microfiltration is a promising technology that has been shown to extend metalworking fluid (MWF) life by eliminating contaminants while allowing the fluid to stay in use. However, the ...

Abstract: The recycling of semisynthetic metalworking fluids (MWFs) using alumina membranes is significantly impacted by aggregated MWF microemulsions that cause partial and complete blocking of membrane ...

Abstract: In this paper, the fouling of sintered α-alumina membranes by an uncontaminated semisynthetic metalworking fluid (MWF) is addressed. Experimental evidence of the form of flux reduction curves, ...

Abstract: Certain components found in metalworking fluid formulations are known to be prone to selective depletion via adsorption onto the surfaces of particulate generated during metal cutting operations. ...

Abstract: Functional component depletion and physical interaction of contaminants with the machining process are thought to be the primary determinants of metalworking fluid useful life. An oil/water partition ...

Abstract: Membrane Filtration (MF) technology can remove microbes, particulates, and tramp oils that contaminate metalworking fluids (MWFs). Consequently MF has the potential to reduce health risks and ...

Abstract: Part 2 of this paper reveals the predominant mechanism of flux decline during microfiltration of the synthetic MWF described in Part 1 of this paper. An analysis of flux data obtained during ...

Abstract: Microfiltration is capable of reducing health hazards and environmental pollution associated with metalworking fluids (MWFs) by enabling recycling and microbial removal. This paper investigates ...