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Chow, W K and Chan, L Y (2011) Possibility of using water mist fire suppression system in Hong Kong. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 157–63.

Habibeh Valizadeh, A and Husaini b, O (2011) Overview of remote sensing techniques in earthquake prediction. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 164–77.

Robin, C (2011) Today's pupils, tomorrow's engineers! Pedagogy and policy: a UK perspective. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 227–41.

Stanley, F and Thabani, M (2011) Application of RCM for a chipping and sawing mill. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 204–26.

Sunday, J O, Olatunde, D and Oluwatoyin, I (2011) Investigation into the effects of solid lubricant on the surface characteristics of some metals during orthogonal machining. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 130–42.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Graphite; Machining; Nigeria; Surface properties of materials; Surface roughness
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/17260531111151023
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to explore the use of solid lubricant during orthogonal machining of carbon steels. This is a pioneer work in Nigeria. Most works have been on oblique cutting using conventional oil as lubricants. Design/methodology/approach – Different steels (low, medium and high carbon) were machined at different cutting conditions and tool geometries to determine the effects on surface characteristics while applying solid lubricant. Findings – The results showed considerable improvement in the surface finish with the use of solid lubricant. There was also a decrease in surface roughness values as compared to wet machining. Research limitations/implications – Further works on solid lubricant's effects on cutting force and residual stress could be done. Practical implications – From the findings of this work, solid lubricant use can be advocated as a better alternative to conventional cutting fluid. It is easily recoverable from the chips after machining. Originality/value – So far, in Nigeria, solid lubricant has not been exploited as coolant during machining. This paper will be a platform for other researches on solid lubricants as coolant during cutting/machining in Nigeria.

Vinodh, S, Arvind, K R and Rajanayagam, D (2011) Development of digital product catalogue for enabling agility in a manufacturing organisation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 143–56.

Zainab, R, David, J E, Gary, D H and Tony, T (2011) Data flow analysis of plant and equipment health and safety management. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 178–203.