The use of cutting fluids has been well recognized for centuries. To cater for the needs of state-of-the-art machining processes, several fluid formulations are available in the present-day market. Of the available fluids, water-soluble fluids occupy a role of prominence. Although the need for cutting fluids has been well emphasized and much explored, the role of the different ingredients of the fluid has not been much investigated. The present work is an attempt to study the role of emulsifier content on the properties of cutting fluid.
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