Abstract

The article presents experimental investigations on the effect of cooling and lubrication conditions of the cutting zone on the surface texture after high speed milling of stainless steel 1.4301 and C45 steel in a wide range of cutting parameters. In the study three methods of cooling and lubrication were used: cooling with emulsion, minimal cooling and lubrication (MQL) and without emulsion – dry milling. The methodology and techniques of studies as well as their results and analysis of the effects of the investigated factors (conditions of cooling and lubrication and cutting parameters) on the geometric structure of the machined surface are presented. Conclusions regarding the impact of cooling and lubrication modes together with cutting parameters on the values of the analyzed surface parameters as well as their application recommendations are given too.