The purpose for developing this software is to provide an analytical cutting fluid evaluation tool. Users access the software interface over the Internet through a PC, MAC, or workst ation using a browser such as Netscape or Navigator. The users fills out forms in the user interface to input information regarding cutting fluid type, application method, machining parameters and site specific factors and sends out a request for running the software testbed. The output gives quantitative information regarding the cutting fluid's process performance, environmental impact, health and safety hazard scoring, and the costs for procurement as well as for treatment.
Module interaction is transparent to the users.
The data base used for quantitative computation of cutting fluid performance is modular and easily expandable. The types of fluid data include thermophysical properties, chemical composition, cost data, pollutant loading and health hazards. Two of them are turning with fluid application method of flood and jet respectively. Cylinder boring module can evaluate the temperature distribution in boring with and without cutting fluid. Tapping module can provide comparison of tapping torques and axial forces with and without cutting fluid.