Victor Songmene
University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada
Title: Progress on fine and ultrafine particles emision, dispersion and control during machining: Cases of metals, composite, woods and granite
Biography
Biography: Victor Songmene
Abstract
Machining is necessary to shape parts but it is also an important source of pollution (such as dust and aerosols) and this constitutes hazards for machine-tools operators. The emission of dust and the overall shop floor air quality are of great concern when shaping dusty materials such as granite (containing silica) but also woods products, composites materials and metals. In recent times, the occupational health and safety regulations have become more severe. To quickly comply with new regulations, engineers and researchers must help industries in developing strategies to limit workers risk
of exposure to these hazards. This keynote presentation will addres progress on fine and ultrafine particle emission during machining and polishing of granite, metals, woods and composites. The focus will be on OHS aspects but also on the effects of machining conditions on machining shop floor air quality and means of reducing at the sources of these hazards without sacrifying the productivity and the machined part quality.