China Mechanical Engineering ›› 2026, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (4): 837-845.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-132X.2026.04.008

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Pneumatic Atomizer Design and Droplet Characterization for MQL in Metal Cutting

YUAN Yaohui1,2,3(), WANG Chengyong1(), LI Weiqiu2,3, ZHENG Lijuan1, YAN Bingjiang3   

  1. 1.School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering,Guangdong University of Technology,Guangzhou,510006
    2.Smartguy Intelligent Equipment Co. ,Ltd. ,Guangzhou,510530
    3.Huizhuan Technology Group Co. ,Ltd. ,Guangzhou,510530
  • Received:2025-04-22 Online:2026-04-25 Published:2026-05-11
  • Contact: WANG Chengyong

微量润滑切削用气动雾化器设计及雾化特性研究

袁尧辉1,2,3(), 王成勇1(), 李伟秋2,3, 郑李娟1, 颜炳姜3   

  1. 1.广东工业大学机电工程学院, 广州, 510006
    2.科益展智能装备有限公司, 广州, 510530
    3.汇专科技集团股份有限公司, 广州, 510530
  • 通讯作者: 王成勇
  • 作者简介:袁尧辉,男,1990年生,博士。研究方向为难加工材料绿色高效切削加工理论、工艺、刀具及装备技术。E-mail:gdgyyh17@163.com
    王成勇*(通信作者),男,1964年生,教授、博士研究生导师。研究方向为难加工材料的高速高效精密超精密加工理论、工艺、刀具与装备技术。E-mail:cywang@gdut.edu.cn
  • 基金资助:
    国家重点研发计划(2019YFB2005400);国家自然科学基金-广东省联合基金(U1201245)

Abstract:

The atomizer, as the core component of the built-in atomized MQL system, directly affected the atomization efficiency of MQL oil and cutting performance. The atomization mechanism of lubricating oil and the key factors influencing atomizer performances were thoroughly analyzed based on the liquid spray theory herein. A pneumatic atomization-type MQL oil mist atomizer was developed. Through a combination of atomizer performance evaluation methods and experimental research, the coupling mechanism of factors such as throat diameter, suction aperture, and gaps between orifice walls on atomizer performance was clarified. Based on the analysis of the laser spray particle size analyzer, the superior atomization performance of the atomizer with oils of varying viscosities was verified. The particle size number frequency distribution is concentrated between 0.8-10 µm, with the volume frequency distribution peaking at 25 µm and the Sauter mean diameter D32 ranging from 5-12 µm.

Key words: minimum quantity lubrication(MQL), atomizer design, pneumatic atomization, droplet characterization, metal cutting

摘要:

雾化器作为内置式雾化型微量润滑(MQL)装置的核心部件,其性能直接影响润滑油的雾化效率与切削加工效果。基于液体喷雾学理论,深入分析了润滑油雾化机制及影响雾化器性能的关键因素,研发了一种气动雾化型MQL油雾化器。结合雾化器性能评价方法与实验研究,明确了喉管直径、吸油管孔径及孔壁间隙对雾化器性能的耦合作用机理。基于激光喷雾粒度仪数据,验证了雾化器在不同黏度油品下的优异雾化表现,雾粒直径的数量频度分布集中在0.8~10 µm之间,体积频度分布峰值位于25 µm,索特平均直径D32为5~12 µm。

关键词: 微量润滑, 雾化器设计, 气动雾化, 雾粒特性, 金属切削

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