The effect of emulsifier concentration on the lubricating properties of oil-in-water emulsions

Although the use of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions as metalworking fluids is widespread, the mechanisms of emulsion lubrication are not yet well understood. Several theories have been proposed but there is not a clear agreement about the effect of different operating conditions and emulsion properties...

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Main Authors: Cambiella, A. (Author), Benito, J.M (Author), Pazos, C. (Author), Coca, J. (Author), Ratoi, M. (Author), Spikes, H.A (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2006-04-01.
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