An experimental investigation into the effect of cutting fluid conditions on the boring of aluminum alloys

Boring tests were conducted on aluminum alloys to investigate the effects o f cutting fluid on machining performance. Statistically designed experiment s were used to examine the role of such process variables as tool geometry, cutting conditions, work material, cutting fluid presence, cutting fluid c oncentration, and hydraulic oil contamination of cutting fluid. Responses f or the boring tests were surface texture, forces, and observed built-up edg e (BUE). The results indicate that the cutting fluid presence, oil concentr ation, and hydraulic oil contamination do not play a significant role in pr ocess performance under the conditions tested.