A Novel Multiple Cutting Fluid Dispensing System for Sustainable Manufacturing
Minimizing the use of cutting fluids in manufacturing is an important challenge. However, complete elimination
of the cooling and lubricating functions of a cutting fluid is untenable for most applications. Alternatives such as
minimum quantity lubrication have severe limitation. In response to these limitations, the author has developed a
novel fluid delivery system that dispenses multiple fluids (coolants as well as lubricants) independent of each other
at different targeted locations in machining operations.