Grinding Performance Using a Compound Nozzle Characterised by Small Discharge of Fluid

High grinding zone temperature often results in several grinding defects. For controlling this, usually large amount of grinding fluid is applied. However, synthetic grinding fluid or cutting fluid has some adverse impact on environment, and, hence, researchers are trying to reduce the application of grinding fluid. In this experimental investigation, a specially developed compound nozzle is used for delivering grinding fluid. Fluid may reach easily into grinding zone at low discharge by using this nozzle. Discharge of the nozzle is about 52% less than conventional flood cooling. Grinding results obtained under different environment are compared. It is found that better grinding performance is obtained by using this compound nozzle than conventional flood cooling grinding; as consumption of grinding fluid is substantially reduced, use of compound nozzle may be more economical and advantageous to control industrial pollution.