MINIMUM QUANTITY

LUBRICATION





GUIDED BY Mr.
M.PARTHIBAN


GROUP MEMBERS:
BALAN.C (11M210)
KARTHIK SHANKAR.K (11M228)
RAGAVENDRAN.B (12M431)
What is MQL?
MQL is the process of applying minute amounts of high-
quality lubricant directly to the cutting tool/work piece
interface instead of using traditional flood coolants.

MQL minimizes the environmental impact by significantly
reducing fluid usage and eliminating the need for coolant
treatment and disposal.
Why MQL?
MQL saves time and money:
Increased cutting rates reduce the machining time and
manufacturing cost.
Longer tool life through more consistent cooling without sudden
thermal shock reduce the number of tool changes.
The work pieces remain dry, so that we can save on the de-
greasing.
Dryer chips can be disposed off easier and more cost-efficient.
No cost of soluble oil maintenance.
New machines require less investment in the cooling system.
MQL increases quality:
The surface quality of the work piece to be machined is
improved by the pure lubricant.


MQL is environmentally friendly and safe:
There is no spreading of oil around the machine.
There are less environmentally harmful residuals.
Types of MQL system

Internal minimal quantity Lubrication (MQL)
An aerosol is generated in the MQL equipment's reservoir and fed
through the rotating spindle or turret to the tool. With an optimal
setting the metered quantity of oil is completely used up without any
residue being left.

External minimal quantity lubrication (MQL) Metered lubricant is
atomized by compressed air in a spray nozzle. That produces micro
droplets that make their way together with the carrier air to the friction
point without any mist being formed.
Process requirement
Place of oil
dosing
Lubrication
point

Rapid feed from tool change position to start of cutting.
Start of MQL supply close to the work piece only.
Start cutting right after start of MQL .

Smallest oil amount as possible

Lance
Tool holder
Component to be machined