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Metrological Evaluation of Surface Quality in Minimum Quantity Lubrication of AISI 52100 Steel During Turning Operations

Authors
Nevin Nelson1, 2, 3, *, Anjan R. Nair4, Nithil Satheesh4, S. Vaishnav4, Sreya Suresh4, M. Yadukrishnan4
1APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram, 695016, Kerala, India
2Micro/nanofuidics Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, 695016, Kerala, India
3Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam, 691001, Kerala, India
4Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
*Corresponding author. Email: d-tve20jan035@cet.ac.in
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Available Online 25 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_34How to use a DOI?
Keywords
AISI 52100 steel; Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL); Turning Operation; surface texture irregularities; Micro hardness
Abstract

Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is an alternative of traditional flood lubrication which is economically viable in terms of machining, sustainable and sustainable. MQL minimizes the amount of fluid applied including a small amount of lubricant with compressed air and achieves satisfactory lubrication and cooling in the cutting interfaces. The analysis presented in this paper explores the impact of MQL on AISI 52100 steel surface integrity where the latter is a high-carbon chromium-bearing steel used in automotive and bearing applications. The major parameters that are measured during the work by sophisticated approaches of contact and non-contact profilometry are surface parameters, such as roughness, texture and uniformity of surfaces. The results were compared to the conventional lubrication outcomes to determine the improvement of the surface integrity. The findings have shown that MQL plays a strong impact of positive effect on the quality of the surface besides aiding in developing a favorable and cost-effective manufacturing process that is environmentally friendly. These findings can help streamline MQL techniques to cut hard-to-cut steels, which would increase the sustainability of industries. The AISI 52100 designation consists of “52” - the content of chromium steel (1.3-1.6%), and 100 - the content of carbon (1.00%).

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference Recent Advances in Materials, Processes and Technology for Sustainability (RAMPTS 2025)
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Atlantis Highlights in Material Sciences and Technology
Publication Date
25 December 2025
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978-94-6463-922-3
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2590-3217
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_34How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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