Article | REF: BM7064 V1

Cutting fluids - Role in machining and classification

Author: Benoît BROQUERIE

Publication date: July 10, 2005

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1. Chip removal operations

Today, metalworking is carried out by :

  • foundry: production of parts by pouring molten metal into a sand or metal mould;

  • forging: manufacture of parts by hot-forming metal ;

  • turning, bar turning, milling, broaching, hobbing, drilling, etc. machining to produce parts;

  • stamping, cutting, pressing, drawing: manufacture of parts by cold forming;

  • grinding with grinding wheels ;

  • electro-erosion: removal of material by means of an electric spark between the part to be shaped and a mother electrode following the shape of the cut or wire routing;

  • laser machining: a recent development for specific operations;

  • sintering:...

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