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Why must process performance be monitored?
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fluid, yet the metal removal process operation does not perform in a satisfactory manner.
The fluid may have failed in a way not detected by the tested parameters. That is why
monitoring the performance of the process itself is important. |
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What, specifically, should be looked for in observing
process
performance?
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- Surface finish
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- Part geometry: In cases where high energy machining to close tolerances is being
done, it may be necessary to control fluid temperature to maintain size tolerances)
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| Corrosion protection |
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| Process efficiency: |
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- Parts per wheel dress in grinding
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- Tool life for machining operations
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- Power consumption during machining/grinding
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- Filter cycle time
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| Filter cake quality |
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| Chip thickness. This is a direct reflection of the lubricity provided
by the fluid at the cutting zone; the thinner the chip, the better the lubricity. |
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