Measurement & Fluids

Metalworking Fluids

OVERVIEW: Metalworking fluids are the oil- and water-based liquids that facilitate turning, milling, drilling and grinding. These fluids are often lumped together under the general term "coolant," though many metalworking fluids do not primarily perform a cooling effect. Rather, the primary value of many metalworking fluids is to provide lubricity that extends cutting performance and tool life, and to assist in clearing chips out of the way of the cut. Metalworking fluid technology has advanced considerably in recent years, to the extent that finding just the right cutting fluid for a particular machining process can dramatically increase efficiency or productivity.

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October 2010

Long-Lasting Coolant Reduces Costs, Downtime

By: Modern Machine Shop
This shop provides a case in point of the substantial savings that can be realized with the proper coolant formulation. Rustlick Ultracut Pro, available from ITW Rocol North America, lasted twice as long in the sump than the shop’s previous coolant, leading to significant operating and maintenance cost savings. ...MORE

March 2009

Metalworking Fluid Troubleshooting Guide

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Here are quick tips for solving the problems with your shop's most significant liquid asset....MORE

January 2012

Mist Collector Design Fundamentals

By: Karen Geronime
Consider design differences when determining what style of mist collector is best for a given application. ...MORE

November 2011

What Type of Mist Collection System is Right for Me?

By: Derek Korn
I’ve been in shops that have mist collection systems and others that didn’t. You can tell the difference. ...MORE

July 2011

Wanna Give MQL a Try?

By: Derek Korn
If you own a Haas machine, here’s your chance to give minimum quantity lubrication a try. ...MORE

May 2011

About Metalworking Fluids and More

By: Mark Albert
Two science papers from Quaker Chemical Corp. are worth reading for what they say about key developments in metalworking technology. ...MORE

May 2011

About Metalworking Fluids and More (Part 2)

By: Mark Albert
Two science papers from Quaker Chemical Corp. are worth reading for what they say about key developments in metalworking technology. ...MORE

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