Performance Analysis of TiO₂ Nanofluids in CNC Turning of Aluminium Alloy (AL319) Using the MQL Technique | Chapter 8 | Engineering Research: Perspectives on Recent Advances Vol. 4

Aluminium alloy AL319, known for its superior mechanical properties such as hardness and weldability, is widely used in industries like aerospace, automotive, and engineering. This study evaluates the performance of TiO₂ nanofluid in CNC turning operations on AL319 using the Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) technique. Experiments were conducted with spindle speeds of 1000–1800 rpm, feed rates of 0.10–0.20 mm/rev, and MQL pressure of 0.5 MPa, using TiO₂ nanofluid concentrations of 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% prepared via the one-step method. The cutting performance, assessed in terms of surface roughness, cutting temperature, and tool wear, was analyzed using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and ANOVA. Results show that TiO₂ nanofluid with a 1.5% concentration achieved the lowest cutting temperature (28°C) and best surface roughness (0.863 μm Ra), outperforming dry, wet, and conventional MQL machining. The study concludes that TiO₂ nanofluids significantly enhance machining performance and, with their high thermal conductivity, are a promising solution for future heat transfer and machining applications.

 

Author (s) Details

 

S. Zainal Ariffin
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

 

A.A.M. Redhwan
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

 

A. Arifuddin
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

 

A.R.M. Aminullah
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

 

M.S. Azim
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

W. Nughoro
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

 

A.M. Syafiq
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

 

A.M. Efendee
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000 Kemaman Terengganu, Malaysia.

 

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