Introduction

Abstract

This chapter introduces the application background and characteristics of five kinds of grinding processing methods, briefly describes the enhanced heat transfer mechanism and tribological properties of nanofluids, and points out that nanofluids minimum quantity lubrication (NMQL) solves the technical bottleneck, namely minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) heat transfer capacity is insufficient and opening a new path for application of MQL to grinding process. The current status of exploratory research on the mechanism of minimum quantity lubrication grinding using nanofluids as cooling lubricants is analyzed. The research characteristics of the new green NMQL grinding technology are described, and the chapter puts forward some key problems such as the heat transfer enhancement process of NMQL, the anti-friction and anti-wear tribological mechanism of nanoparticles, and the controlled transport strategies of minimal quantity of lubricating droplets. It will be of great scientific significance and pragmatic value to perfecting NMQL grinding technical system.