Mechanistic design of porous self-lubricating grinding wheels with integrated internal cooling: Role of PMMA and nickel-coated MoS₂ composites in machining enhancement
Linfeng Zhao , Ruitao Peng , Jiangxiong Gao , Yibo Li , Min Chen
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Abstract
This study significantly advances grinding wheel technology by synergistically integrating poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-induced porosity with nickel-coated molybdenum disulfide (Ni-coated MoS₂) lubrication. This integration addresses the critical trade-off between cooling efficiency and structural durability in grinding nickel-based superalloys. Mechanistic analysis indicates that sintering at 910°C allows nickel to suppress copper-sulfur interfacial embrittlement while promoting titanium carbide (TiC) bonding reinforcement. This process achieves an optimal flexural strength of 72.63 MPa with 5 % PMMA-induced interconnected porosity. The pore network enhances coolant retention, resulting in an 18.6 % reduction in grinding temperature through a combination of internal cooling and lubricant film dissipation. Tribological optimization at 6 % Ni-coated MoS₂ content reduces friction coefficients by 22.7 % under a 100 N load due to lattice distortion effects, while also mitigating abrasive adhesion through controlled solid lubricant release. Comparative grinding trials demonstrate transformative performance: surface roughness decreases by 30.45 % as porous channels retain grinding debris, thereby suppressing three-body abrasion. Additionally, compressive residual stresses increase twofold due to reduced thermal gradients. Crucially, the self-sharpening mechanism extends wheel longevity by maintaining the integrity of abrasive protrusions compared to conventional wheels, as validated by reduced microcracking and spalling observed in post-test microscopy. These advancements establish a material-process paradigm in which controlled porosity generation synchronizes thermomechanical stress management with tribological regulation, achieving simultaneous improvements in surface quality, thermal control, and grinding wheel lifespan for machining applications.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Materials Processing Technology covers the processing techniques used in manufacturing components from metals and other materials. The journal aims to publish full research papers of original, significant and rigorous work and so to contribute to increased production efficiency and improved component performance.
Areas of interest to the journal include:
• Casting, forming and machining
• Additive processing and joining technologies
• The evolution of material properties under the specific conditions met in manufacturing processes
• Surface engineering when it relates specifically to a manufacturing process
• Design and behavior of equipment and tools.