Metalworking Fluids

Metalworking Fluids 30 Apr 2021

Coatings Show Promise in Improving Machinability of Gummy Metals

Research has shown that coating soft, gummy metals with certain media can locally embrittle the material, providing a range of machining benefits.

Metalworking Fluids 8 Jan 2021

Can Nanotechnology Redefine Metalworking Fluid?

Tiny onions provide a maintenance-reducing alternative to hazardous chemicals for cooling and lubricating parts.

Metalworking Fluids 17 Aug 2020

Centralized Filtration Key to Company Growth

By investing in a Transor Filter System, Advanced Tooling Inc. was able to immediately improve cycle times and gain a consistent cutting environment.

Metalworking Fluids 24 Jul 2020

Blaser Swisslube Launches Website for Shops Ramping Up After Shutdown

The website includes a restart checklist for water-miscible coolants, video tutorials for proper machine cleaning and a guide on coolant care.

Metalworking Fluids 15 Jul 2020

PMA-Hosted Webinar To Discuss Coronavirus Safety and Metalworking Fluids

“How To Remain Safe and Productive in Working with Metalworking Fluids During the COVID-19 Pandemic” is scheduled for July 29, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET.

Metalworking Fluids 7 Jul 2020

168 Manufacturing's FullShop Automates Coolant Delivery for 120 Machines

168 Manufacturing’s FullShop automated coolant delivery system can deliver properly mixed coolant to multiple CNC machines without human intervention.

Metalworking Fluids 30 May 2020

Synthetic Cutting Fluid Keeps Shop Cleaner without Sacrificing Performance

Sometimes synthetic metalworking fluids end up negatively impacting tool life when used with tough materials. Wells Manufacturing overcame that issue when it converted to a new product from Blaser Swisslube.

Basics 30 Apr 2020

Answering 5 Honing FAQs

Honing is typically performed to bring bores to a precise size or achieve a specific surface finish. Here, a leading honing equipment manufacturer answers a few commonly asked questions about this process.

Metalworking Fluids 29 Apr 2020

How One CNC Machine Shop Embraced Through-Tool High-Pressure Coolant

Instead of flooding the cutting zone with coolant, Burr Oak Tool uses LNS ChipBlaster systems to better control coolant flow and pressure, improving tool life and productivity.