The document summarizes an investigation into optimizing turning process parameters for EN31 steel in wet and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) systems. Key findings from experiments varying cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, and insert nose radius include:
- Surface roughness values were generally lower in MQL than wet turning. Cutting temperature and tool wear were also reduced with MQL.
- An analysis of variance showed feed rate had the greatest influence on surface roughness, while higher cutting speed and lower depth of cut reduced roughness.
- Material removal rate was higher with MQL compared to wet turning, demonstrating MQL can improve productivity while maintaining surface finish quality.