A review of cutting fluid application in the grinding process

It is generally accepted that heat generation is the limiting factor in the grinding process due to the thermal damage associated with it. To combat this energy transfer, a cutting fluid is often applied to the operation. These cutting fluids remove or limit the amount of energy transferred to the workpiece through debris flushing, lubrication and the cooling effects of the liquid. There have been many new and exciting systems developed for cutting fluid application in the grinding process. This paper reviews some of the common as well as some of the more obscure cutting fluid systems that have been employed in recent years with an emphasis on creep-feed applications. The review also suggests possible avenues of future research in cutting fluid application for the grinding process.