Magnetohydrodynamic-based Internal Cooling System for a Ceramic Cutting Tool: Concept Design, Numerical Study, and

John O'Hara1, Fengzhou Fang1,2

  • 1Center of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin), University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Nanomanufacturing and Metrology
|August 31, 2023
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces liquid gallium as a superior internal coolant for cutting inserts, significantly reducing tool wear by up to 36% compared to traditional methods. The magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pump eliminates the need for external power, enhancing efficiency in high-speed machining.

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