Investigation of surface parameters during hot air streaming turning process of mild steel

Different types of coolant are widely used in different metal cutting processes to improve the machining responses. But the suitability of using the correct cutting fluid is very important considering the concept of green environment. In this study, hot air is used as an alternative approach for hot machining process and coolant. Hot air is considered to initially heat the work-piece for easy machining operation. In this study, two different velocities of hot air has been applied during the machining of mild steel in turning process and its effect is investigated in terms of surface roughness. With the variation of different process parameters, it has also been observed that surface roughness at different cutting conditions using hot air is improved significantly. A clear comparison has been made to investigate the responses of surface roughness at different cutting conditions in between the hot air and normal machining processes. This procedure may be used as an alternative approach in the dry cutting re...