This article reviews the relevant literature in machining using minimum quantity lubrication particularly as it pertains to environmental, and health issues. More than 100 million gallons of metalworking fluids are used in The U.S. Each year and that 1. Million employees are exposed to them and to their potential health hazards. The process of mist particles generation and their physical characteristics are yet to be determined for a whole class of machining processes and machining conditions.
This article reviews the relevant literature in machining using minimum quantity lubrication particularly as it pertains to environmental, and health issues. More than 100 million gallons of…