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  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Technology

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  • Effective heat removal is critical for tool longevity and workpiece quality in mechanical cutting.
  • Current internal cooling systems using water-based coolants have limitations due to water's low thermal conductivity and reliance on external power for circulation.
  • There is a need for advanced cooling solutions to improve efficiency and reduce tool wear in demanding machining operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate liquid gallium as an alternative internal coolant for cutting inserts.
  • To investigate the use of a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pump for circulating liquid gallium, eliminating the need for external power.
  • To compare the effectiveness of liquid gallium cooling against non-cooling and traditional water-based external cooling methods in terms of tool wear rate.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a numerical model of an internal cooling system using computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
  • Simulation of the cooling system with a magnetic field applied to liquid gallium.
  • Experimental validation comparing tool wear rates under non-cooling, liquid gallium (MHD-pumped), and external liquid water cooling conditions at various cutting speeds.

Main Results:

  • Liquid gallium cooling with an MHD pump reduced corner wear by 36% at 250 m/min and 31% at 900 m/min compared to no coolant.
  • Internal liquid gallium cooling showed a 29% greater tool wear reduction than external liquid water cooling at 250 m/min.
  • At 900 m/min, internal liquid gallium cooling offered a 16% greater tool wear reduction compared to external liquid water cooling.

Conclusions:

  • Liquid gallium, when circulated by an MHD pump, is a feasible and effective coolant for internal cooling channels in cutting inserts.
  • This novel approach significantly enhances tool life and reduces wear rates, particularly at higher cutting speeds.
  • The MHD-driven liquid gallium system offers a promising alternative to conventional cooling methods, improving machining efficiency and workpiece quality.