About this Research Topic
Traditionally, cutting fluids are used to reduce the cutting temperature of the tool and workpiece during machining. However, conventional cutting fluids are ineffective in the high-speed machining of some superalloys, such as titanium alloys, Inconel alloys, and tantalum alloys. Furthermore, they can cause health and environmental problems. As a result, a relatively new machining technique, cryogenic machining, has been proposed to replace conventional machining with cutting fluids. Cryogenic cutting is a machining technique that involves using extremely low temperatures to improve various cutting processes, such as turning, milling, and drilling of various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. Common cryogens used in cryogenic machining include liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide. Extensive studies have been conducted to understand the science behind the technique and to improve it. However, there is still room for improvement, especially in the delivery method of cryogens and its economic perspective, the sciences behind the technique such as surface integrity and nanocrystalline surface layers of cryogenic machined surface, friction behavior, chip formation during cryogenic cutting, etc.
The Research Topic aims to provide an overview of the current state of research in cryogenic cutting and to highlight the potential benefits of this cutting-edge technology for various industries. It is essential to evaluate the sustainability and economic feasibility of different cryogenic cooling/treatment methods, which aligns with SDG Goal 12 of Responsible Consumption and Production. Moreover, understanding the underlying scientific principles of cryogenic cutting, including surface integrity, friction behavior, and chip formation, is crucial.
We welcome contributions on/exploring Topics of interest including but not limited to the following:
• Latest advances in cryogenic cutting technology
• Cooling strategies
• Cryogenic treatment
• Cryogenic tribology
• Process optimization techniques of Cryogenic machining
• Cryogenic delivery methods (MQL, nanofluid MQL, etc)
• Cryogenic Machining and its Environmental Impact
• Cryogenic Applications in Superalloys, Ferrous Metals, and Viscoelastic Polymers/Elastomers
• Sustainability and economic feasibility of different cryogenic cooling and treatment methods
The Research Topic aims to provide an overview of the current state of research in cryogenic cutting and to highlight the potential benefits of this cutting-edge technology for various industries. It is essential to evaluate the sustainability and economic feasibility of different cryogenic cooling/treatment methods, which aligns with SDG Goal 12 of Responsible Consumption and Production. Moreover, understanding the underlying scientific principles of cryogenic cutting, including surface integrity, friction behavior, and chip formation, is crucial.
We welcome contributions on/exploring Topics of interest including but not limited to the following:
• Latest advances in cryogenic cutting technology
• Cooling strategies
• Cryogenic treatment
• Cryogenic tribology
• Process optimization techniques of Cryogenic machining
• Cryogenic delivery methods (MQL, nanofluid MQL, etc)
• Cryogenic Machining and its Environmental Impact
• Cryogenic Applications in Superalloys, Ferrous Metals, and Viscoelastic Polymers/Elastomers
• Sustainability and economic feasibility of different cryogenic cooling and treatment methods
Keywords: Cryogenic Cutting, machining technique, turning, milling, and drilling, Cooling strategies
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