Advances in Manufacturing ›› 2026, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (1): 43-102.doi: 10.1007/s40436-025-00567-8

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Green machining technology and application driven by digital intelligence: a review

Tai-Min Luo1,2, Jin Zhang1,2, Chen-Jie Deng1,2, Dai-Xin Luo1,2, Gui-Bao Tao1,2, Hua-Jun Cao1,2   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, People's Republic of China;
    2. College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, People's Republic of China
  • 收稿日期:2024-06-14 修回日期:2024-08-15 发布日期:2026-03-23
  • 通讯作者: Hua-Jun Cao Email:E-mail:hjcao@cqu.edu.cn E-mail:hjcao@cqu.edu.cn
  • 作者简介:Tai-Min Luo is a master degree candidate at the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, China. His research interest is intelligent machining technology for difficult-to-machine materials.
    Jin Zhang is an assistant researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, China. His research interests include ultrasonic vibrationassisted milling device design and manufacture, multi-energy fieldassisted high-speed dry milling green machining technology for difficult-to-machine materials.
    Chen-Jie Deng is a master degree candidate at the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, China. His research interest is integrated system design of intelligent cutting tools.
    Dai-Xin Luo is a master degree candidate at the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, China. His research interest is intelligent milling cutter design for different working conditions.
    Gui-Bao Tao is an associate professor and master supervisor at the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, China. His research interests include cryogenic minimum quantity lubrication energy field-assisted green machining technology for difficult-to-machine materials and green manufacturing and equipment.
    Hua-Jun Cao is a professor and doctoral supervisor at the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, China. His research interests include multi-energy field-assisted high-speed dry milling green machining technology for difficult-to-machine materials and green manufacturing and equipment.
  • 基金资助:
    This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2022YFB3206700) and the Graduate Research and Innovation Foundation of Chongqing, China (Grant No. CYB23017).

Green machining technology and application driven by digital intelligence: a review

Tai-Min Luo1,2, Jin Zhang1,2, Chen-Jie Deng1,2, Dai-Xin Luo1,2, Gui-Bao Tao1,2, Hua-Jun Cao1,2   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, People's Republic of China;
    2. College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, People's Republic of China
  • Received:2024-06-14 Revised:2024-08-15 Published:2026-03-23
  • Contact: Hua-Jun Cao Email:E-mail:hjcao@cqu.edu.cn E-mail:hjcao@cqu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2022YFB3206700) and the Graduate Research and Innovation Foundation of Chongqing, China (Grant No. CYB23017).

摘要: With the continuous advancement of science and technology, alongside the increasing significant attention within the manufacturing industry, high-performance demands are placed on advanced equipment and components because of extreme temperatures, heavy impact loads, and other challenging operating conditions. The importance of resource conservation and environmental preservation is becoming more widely recognized. This paper reviews green machining technology, driven by digital intelligence. Initially, the background of green machining powered by digital technologies is introduced, focusing on digitalization, intelligence, and sustainability as key factors for improving machining efficiency, enhancing product performance, and minimizing both energy consumption and environmental pollution. Subsequently, the paper elaborates on the current research and development in digital intelligence-driven green machining technologies, highlighting four critical areas: smart toolholders, minimal quantity lubrication (MQL), machine tool compensation, machine tool energy consumption monitoring, and intelligent carbon emission control. Lastly, the future trends and challenges in these technologies are discussed, with an outlook on the growing importance of green machining in response to technological advancements and evolving market demands.

The full text can be downloaded at https://doi.org/10.1007/s40436-025-00567-8

关键词: Digital intelligent drives, Green machining, Smart toolholder, Minimal quantity lubrication (MQL), Machine tool compensation, Machine tool energy monitoring, Intelligent carbon emission control

Abstract: With the continuous advancement of science and technology, alongside the increasing significant attention within the manufacturing industry, high-performance demands are placed on advanced equipment and components because of extreme temperatures, heavy impact loads, and other challenging operating conditions. The importance of resource conservation and environmental preservation is becoming more widely recognized. This paper reviews green machining technology, driven by digital intelligence. Initially, the background of green machining powered by digital technologies is introduced, focusing on digitalization, intelligence, and sustainability as key factors for improving machining efficiency, enhancing product performance, and minimizing both energy consumption and environmental pollution. Subsequently, the paper elaborates on the current research and development in digital intelligence-driven green machining technologies, highlighting four critical areas: smart toolholders, minimal quantity lubrication (MQL), machine tool compensation, machine tool energy consumption monitoring, and intelligent carbon emission control. Lastly, the future trends and challenges in these technologies are discussed, with an outlook on the growing importance of green machining in response to technological advancements and evolving market demands.

The full text can be downloaded at https://doi.org/10.1007/s40436-025-00567-8

Key words: Digital intelligent drives, Green machining, Smart toolholder, Minimal quantity lubrication (MQL), Machine tool compensation, Machine tool energy monitoring, Intelligent carbon emission control