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Enhanced Tribological and Corrosion Resistance of Cutting Fluids with Strong Alkaline Ionized Water and Emulsifiable Polyesters
Yue-Feng Lin a, Yi-Jen Huang b, Yu-Rou Lin and Pei-Yu Lai
aDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.
bDepartment of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Abstract:
This study investigates a new composite cutting fluid comprising strong alkaline ionized water (SAIW), polyethylene glycol (PEG4000), and Ketjenlube (KL-445). Traditional cutting fluids (TCFs) pose health risks due to microbial contamina-tion. SAIW, with its high pH and antibacterial proper¬ties, presents a safer alternative. Our research shows that combining SAIW, PEG4000, and KL-445 in specific proportions can significantly reduce the average friction coefficient by 29% and wear rate by 61% compared to TCFs. The composite cutting fluid demonstrates improved corrosion resistance, with a 33% rise in corrosion potential and a 58% drop in cor¬rosion current density. These findings highlight the safety benefits of SAIW-based cutting fluids, provid¬ing a reassuring solution for workers in machining applications.
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Keywords: Mechanical Properties, Surface Techniques, Wear and Tribology, Corrosion.
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