First, the characteristics of the processing material need to be considered. Different metal materials have different requirements for the concentration of General purpose cutting fluid. For example, for materials with higher hardness, a higher concentration of General purpose cutting fluid may be required to provide better lubrication and cooling effects to reduce tool wear and improve the quality of the processed surface. For some softer materials, a lower concentration of General purpose cutting fluid may be sufficient, and too high a concentration may make cleaning difficult or produce other adverse effects.
Secondly, the processing technology will also affect the selection of the best concentration of General purpose cutting fluid. Different processing methods, such as turning, milling, drilling, etc., have different cutting forces, cutting heat and chip discharge. For example, in high-speed cutting, due to the large amount of heat generated, a higher concentration of General purpose cutting fluid may be required to enhance the cooling performance. In some light-load processing, a lower concentration of General purpose cutting fluid may meet the requirements.
Furthermore, the processing environment is also an important factor. If the processing environment has a high temperature, high humidity or corrosive substances, it may be necessary to appropriately increase the concentration of General purpose cutting fluid to enhance rust and corrosion resistance. At the same time, the type and condition of the processing equipment will also affect the concentration of General purpose cutting fluid. Some high-precision processing equipment may have higher requirements for the cleanliness and performance of General purpose cutting fluid, and the concentration of General purpose cutting fluid needs to be controlled more accurately.
In order to determine the optimal concentration, a series of tests can be carried out. First, the concentration of General purpose cutting fluid is gradually increased from a lower concentration, and processing tests are carried out at different concentrations to observe the tool wear, processing surface quality, chip discharge, and consumption of General purpose cutting fluid during the processing process. Through a comprehensive evaluation of these indicators, a more appropriate concentration range can be determined.
In addition, the technical data and suggestions provided by the General purpose cutting fluid manufacturer can also be referred to. Manufacturers usually give the recommended concentration range of General purpose cutting fluid according to different processing materials and processes. However, it should be noted that these suggestions are only a reference, and the actual optimal concentration needs to be adjusted according to the specific processing conditions.
After determining the optimal concentration, the concentration of General purpose cutting fluid needs to be monitored and adjusted regularly. Since General purpose cutting fluid will continue to be consumed, evaporated and contaminated during use, its concentration will change. Therefore, it is necessary to use professional concentration detection equipment, such as refractometers, to regularly detect the concentration of General purpose cutting fluid and adjust it as needed to ensure that it always remains within the optimal concentration range.
In short, determining the optimal concentration of General purpose cutting fluid requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors such as processing materials, processing technology, and processing environment, and continuous adjustment and optimization through testing and monitoring to achieve the best processing effect and economic benefits.
