A process for improving the quality and efficiency of metal working
By adding bubbles with a diameter of less than 1000 nanometers generated by an ultrafine bubble generator to the saponification solution, the problems of foul odor and poor cooling effect of the saponification solution are solved, achieving more efficient cooling and lubrication, extending tool life, and improving machining quality and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO CHANGJING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MATERIAL ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing saponification solutions tend to develop an unpleasant odor during metal processing, have poor cooling effects, affect tool life and machining accuracy, and also have adverse effects on machine tools.
An ultrafine bubble generator is used to mix gas with saponification liquid to generate ultrafine bubbles with a diameter of less than 1000 nanometers, which are used for cooling and lubrication, reducing frictional resistance and inhibiting bacterial growth.
It effectively prevents the saponification liquid from developing a foul odor, improves the cooling effect, reduces friction, extends tool life, improves machining accuracy and efficiency, and extends the service life of the saponification liquid.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of metal processing, and more specifically to a process for improving the quality and efficiency of metal processing. Background Technology
[0002] In the machining of metal materials, saponified liquid is typically used to assist processing and prevent wear and damage to products and machine tools, primarily serving a cooling and lubricating function. However, ordinary saponified liquid tends to develop a foul odor in summer, has poor cooling effect, and is not effective at preventing rust. Current production processes often use high-pressure pumps to spray saponified liquid onto the tool or product surface through pipes and nozzles before processing. Due to the deterioration and poor performance of the saponified liquid, tool life is reduced during processing, affecting machining accuracy, and in severe cases, causing adverse effects on the machine tool. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a process that can effectively reduce frictional resistance during processing, improve heat transfer, and reduce the deterioration of saponification liquid, thereby improving the quality and effect of metal processing.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a process for improving the quality and efficiency of metal processing, comprising a circulating pump, an ultrafine bubble generator, a saponification liquid, a storage tank, and a dispensing system. The circulating pump is connected to the inlet of the ultrafine bubble generator and pumps the saponification liquid from the storage tank into the ultrafine bubble generator. The air inlet of the ultrafine bubble generator is connected to the outside environment. The outlet of the ultrafine bubble generator is connected to the storage tank via a pipe. The dispensing system is used to dispense the ultrafine bubble liquid from the storage tank into the storage tank. The saponification liquid with fine bubbles is supplied to the processing equipment. First, the circulation pump is driven to pump the saponification liquid in the storage tank into the ultrafine bubble generator through the pipeline. Driven by the circulation pump, the ultrafine bubble generator mixes the gas entering from the generator inlet with the saponification liquid and then discharges it from the outlet. The saponification liquid discharged from the outlet of the ultrafine bubble generator contains a large number of ultrafine bubbles and enters the storage tank. The circulation pump continues to work to keep the ultrafine bubbles in the storage tank relatively uniform. When processing is required, the liquid discharge system circulates and sprays the saponification liquid in the storage tank.
[0005] Furthermore, the diameter of the ultrafine bubbles is less than 1000 nanometers.
[0006] Furthermore, the ultrafine bubble generator is located at the bottom of the liquid storage tank.
[0007] Furthermore, the liquid discharge system includes processing equipment and a circulation conveying pipeline. The circulation conveying pipeline is used to circulate and transport the saponified liquid in the storage tank to the processing equipment for spraying onto the cutting tools and metal parts of the processing equipment.
[0008] Furthermore, the ultrafine bubbles in the storage tank can adhere to the surface of impurities in the saponification liquid.
[0009] Furthermore, the ultrafine bubbles in the storage tank shrink and break down, generating hydroxyl radicals that kill and inhibit odor-causing bacteria in the storage tank.
[0010] Compared with existing technologies, adding ultrafine bubbles to the saponification solution in machining can prevent the solution from developing an unpleasant odor. This is mainly because the collapse of ultrafine bubbles generates a large number of hydroxyl free radicals, which can oxidize and decompose organic impurities in the saponification solution. Simultaneously, it can reduce the friction between the tool and the workpiece, increase the feed rate, and improve heat transfer performance, thereby reducing the mechanical load, shortening the machining time, and improving the quality and efficiency of machining. It also has the following beneficial effects: 1. Reduced tool replacement costs: Introducing ultrafine bubbles into the saponification liquid can reduce friction during processing and decrease tool damage; 2. Improved processing quality: Saponification liquid containing ultrafine bubbles can reduce burrs on the workpiece surface and improve surface smoothness; 3. Increased processing efficiency: Using saponification liquid containing ultrafine bubbles can increase the feed rate during processing, significantly reduce processing time, and improve processing efficiency; 4. Improved cooling effect of the saponification liquid: Due to the small volume, large specific surface area, and long duration of ultrafine bubbles in the liquid, the cooling effect of the saponification liquid can be effectively improved; 5. Extended service life of the saponification liquid: Ultrafine bubbles can inhibit bacterial growth, effectively solving the problem of foul odor in the saponification liquid. Furthermore, the principle of air flotation can separate processing debris from the saponification liquid, extending its service life and saving costs. Attached Figure Description
[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0012] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0013] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0014] The following description is intended to disclose the invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0015] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this invention, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing this invention and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this invention.
[0016] As attached Figure 1 The process shown here improves the quality and efficiency of metal processing, including a circulating pump 1, an ultrafine bubble generator 2, a saponification liquid 3, a storage tank 4, and a liquid outlet system. The inlet pipe of the circulating pump 1 is connected to the inside of the storage tank 4, and the outlet pipe of the circulating pump 1 is connected to the inlet of the ultrafine bubble generator 2, used to pump the saponification liquid 3 from the storage tank 4 into the ultrafine bubble generator 2. The air inlet of the ultrafine bubble generator 2 is connected to the outside, and the liquid outlet of the ultrafine bubble generator 2 is connected to the storage tank 4 through a pipe. It is worth mentioning that the ultrafine bubble generator 2 can also be set at the bottom of the storage tank 4, with the air inlet of the ultrafine bubble generator 2 connected to the outside through a pipe. In this case, the saponification liquid 3 containing ultrafine bubbles discharged from the ultrafine bubble generator 2 directly enters the storage tank 4 for mixing. The diameter of the ultrafine bubbles discharged from the liquid outlet of the ultrafine bubble generator 2 is less than 1000 nanometers. Adding ultrafine bubbles to the saponification solution 3 during machining can prevent the solution from developing an unpleasant odor. This is mainly because the rupture of the ultrafine bubbles generates hydroxyl radicals, which can oxidize and decompose organic impurities in the solution 3. Simultaneously, it can reduce the friction between the tool and the workpiece, increase the feed rate, and improve heat transfer performance, thereby reducing the mechanical load, shortening the machining time, and improving the quality and efficiency of machining.
[0017] The liquid outlet system is used to supply the saponified liquid 3 containing ultrafine bubbles 5 in the storage tank 4 to the processing equipment 6. Specifically, the liquid outlet system includes the processing equipment and the circulation conveying pipeline 7. The circulation conveying pipeline is used to circulate the saponified liquid 3 in the storage tank 4 to the processing equipment for spraying on the cutting tool and metal parts of the processing equipment. The spraying of the saponified liquid 3 is driven by a pressure pump, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail.
[0018] The process steps of this invention are as follows: First, the circulating pump 1 is driven to pump the saponified liquid 3 from the storage tank 4 into the ultrafine bubble generator 2 through a pipeline. Driven by the circulating pump 1, the ultrafine bubble generator 2 mixes the gas entering through its inlet with the saponified liquid and then discharges it from its outlet. The saponified liquid 3 discharged from the outlet of the ultrafine bubble generator 2 contains a large number of ultrafine bubbles and enters the storage tank 4. The circulating pump 1 continues to operate, maintaining a relatively uniform distribution of ultrafine bubbles within the storage tank 4. When processing is required, the discharge system circulates and sprays the saponified liquid 3 from the storage tank 4. The sprayed saponified liquid 3, mixed with ultrafine bubbles, can adhere to the surface of the cutting tool and metal parts, forming a gas film composed of dense ultrafine bubbles. These ultrafine bubbles have a large surface area, allowing for greater contact with the metal parts during processing. Especially during processing, the ultrafine bubbles break down and diffuse, making the saponified liquid 3 more uniform and the cutting smoother.
[0019] It is worth mentioning that the ultrafine bubbles in the aforementioned storage tank 4 can adhere to the surface of impurities in the saponification liquid 3, causing the impurities to float to the surface of the saponification liquid 3 for easy retrieval and removal.
[0020] This process can reduce tool replacement costs, as introducing ultrafine bubbles into the saponification liquid can reduce friction during machining and decrease tool damage; improve machining quality, as the saponification liquid containing ultrafine bubbles can reduce burrs on the workpiece surface and improve surface smoothness; increase machining efficiency, as using saponification liquid containing ultrafine bubbles can increase the feed rate during machining, significantly reducing machining time and improving machining efficiency; and give the saponification liquid a good cooling effect, as the small size, large specific surface area, and long-term existence of ultrafine bubbles in the liquid can effectively enhance the cooling effect of the saponification liquid.
[0021] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments, and any modifications or variations of the embodiments of the present invention may be made without departing from the stated principles.
Claims
1. A process for improving the quality and efficiency of metal processing, characterized in that, The system includes a circulating pump, an ultrafine bubble generator, a saponification liquid, a storage tank, and a dispensing system. The circulating pump is connected to the inlet of the ultrafine bubble generator and pumps the saponification liquid from the storage tank into the ultrafine bubble generator. The air inlet of the ultrafine bubble generator is connected to the outside environment, and the outlet of the ultrafine bubble generator is connected to the storage tank via a pipe. The dispensing system supplies the saponification liquid containing ultrafine bubbles from the storage tank to the processing equipment. The circulating pump is driven first. The saponification liquid in the storage tank is pumped into the ultrafine bubble generator through a pipeline. Driven by a circulation pump, the ultrafine bubble generator mixes the gas entering from its inlet with the saponification liquid and then discharges it from its outlet. The saponification liquid discharged from the outlet of the ultrafine bubble generator contains a large number of ultrafine bubbles and enters the storage tank. The circulation pump continues to work to keep the ultrafine bubbles in the storage tank relatively uniform. When processing is required, the liquid discharge system circulates and sprays the saponification liquid out of the storage tank. The ultrafine bubble generator is located at the bottom of the storage tank; the liquid discharge system includes processing equipment and a circulation conveying pipeline, which is used to circulate the saponified liquid in the storage tank to the processing equipment for spraying onto the cutting tool and metal parts; the ultrafine bubbles in the storage tank can adhere to the surface of impurities in the saponified liquid and carry the impurities to the surface; the ultrafine bubbles in the storage tank, through their own shrinkage and compression, generate hydroxyl radicals that kill and inhibit odor-producing bacteria in the storage tank.
2. The process for improving the quality and efficiency of metal processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the ultrafine bubbles is less than 1000 nanometers.