Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review
Vegetable oils have been used as metalworking fluids (MWFs) for many years, particularly in small-scale metalworking operations and in industries where environmental regulations are strict. Before the development of modern MWFs, vegetable oils were one of the most common lubricants used for metalwor...
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| author | Inês S. Afonso Glauco Nobrega Rui Lima José R. Gomes João E. Ribeiro |
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| description | Vegetable oils have been used as metalworking fluids (MWFs) for many years, particularly in small-scale metalworking operations and in industries where environmental regulations are strict. Before the development of modern MWFs, vegetable oils were one of the most common lubricants used for metalworking tools. The use of vegetable oils can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where olive oil was commonly used to lubricate metal tools and weapons. Today, vegetable oils are used as MWFs in a variety of applications. They are often combined with additives or nanoparticles to enhance their performance, such as improving the lubricity, cooling properties, and stability of the oil, as well as reducing friction and wear on the cutting tool. Additives, such as antioxidants, anti-wear agents, and extreme pressure (EP) additives, can be used to improve the performance of vegetable oils as cutting fluids. Compared to standard MWFs, vegetable oils are generally more biodegradable and environmentally friendly, and can be more cost-effective. However, MWFs may offer superior performance in certain areas, such as lubrication and cooling. Ultimately, the choice of MWFs will depend on the specific requirements of the metalworking operation and the balance between performance, cost, and environmental considerations. As the demand for sustainability and environmental responsibility continues, the use of vegetable oils as MWFs is likely to become even more popular in the future. Overall, vegetable oils offer a viable and potentially attractive alternative to standard MWFs in certain applications. This review highlights both conventional and most recent advances in vegetal oils frequently used as lubricant fluids in manufacturing processes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-88e735da755641a28324d415a029bbe82023-11-17T20:07:52ZengMDPI AGLubricants2075-44422023-03-0111416010.3390/lubricants11040160Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A ReviewInês S. Afonso0Glauco Nobrega1Rui Lima2José R. Gomes3João E. Ribeiro4Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalCentro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalMechanical Engineering and Resource Sustainability Center (MEtRICs), Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, PortugalCenter for Microelectromechanical Systems (CMEMS)—UMinho, Universidade do Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, PortugalInstituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalVegetable oils have been used as metalworking fluids (MWFs) for many years, particularly in small-scale metalworking operations and in industries where environmental regulations are strict. Before the development of modern MWFs, vegetable oils were one of the most common lubricants used for metalworking tools. The use of vegetable oils can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where olive oil was commonly used to lubricate metal tools and weapons. Today, vegetable oils are used as MWFs in a variety of applications. They are often combined with additives or nanoparticles to enhance their performance, such as improving the lubricity, cooling properties, and stability of the oil, as well as reducing friction and wear on the cutting tool. Additives, such as antioxidants, anti-wear agents, and extreme pressure (EP) additives, can be used to improve the performance of vegetable oils as cutting fluids. Compared to standard MWFs, vegetable oils are generally more biodegradable and environmentally friendly, and can be more cost-effective. However, MWFs may offer superior performance in certain areas, such as lubrication and cooling. Ultimately, the choice of MWFs will depend on the specific requirements of the metalworking operation and the balance between performance, cost, and environmental considerations. As the demand for sustainability and environmental responsibility continues, the use of vegetable oils as MWFs is likely to become even more popular in the future. Overall, vegetable oils offer a viable and potentially attractive alternative to standard MWFs in certain applications. This review highlights both conventional and most recent advances in vegetal oils frequently used as lubricant fluids in manufacturing processes.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/11/4/160vegetable oilmetalworking fluidslubricantsenvironmental impact |
| spellingShingle | Inês S. Afonso Glauco Nobrega Rui Lima José R. Gomes João E. Ribeiro Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review Lubricants vegetable oil metalworking fluids lubricants environmental impact |
| title | Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review |
| title_full | Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review |
| title_fullStr | Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review |
| title_short | Conventional and Recent Advances of Vegetable Oils as Metalworking Fluids (MWFs): A Review |
| title_sort | conventional and recent advances of vegetable oils as metalworking fluids mwfs a review |
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