Metalworking Fluids
A Guide to Metalworking Fluids
The oils, coolants and lubricants used in metalworking shops are often overlooked as an opportunity to improve process efficiencies.
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Maximize Coolant Life with Efficient Tramp Oil Removal
Increased demands for high surface finish and close part tolerance create a greater need for manufacturers to purify coolants that are constantly being cycled through precision machinery.
Read MoreWater-Glycol Hydraulic Fluid Resists Fire
Quaker Chemical’s Quintolubric 702-46 RD fire-resistant hydraulic fluid is a water-glycol formulation designed to increase safety, reduce maintenance and extend product life.
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External-Coolant Live Tooling Heads Get an Upgrade
One of the most important aspects of effective coolant usage is precise delivery to where it is needed in the cut.
Read MoreEfficient Use of Metalworking Fluids
As shops continue to reach for new ways to achieve higher efficiencies, they commonly turn to improved processes, new equipment and automation. But one point of attack—more effective use of metalworking fluids—often goes unaddressed.
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The Changing Role of Metalworking Fluids
Every aspect of the metalworking process is under scrutiny to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, including the use of metalworking fluids.
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Shopfloor Data and the Future of Manufacturing
Redundancy is far too common in many areas of life. Standardized processes that streamline production might be the perfect solution.
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Tooling Tips for Exotics
While exotic materials typically provide improved wear characteristics and better service life in the final product, they can present particular challenges during machining.
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Considerations for Machining Exotics
In manufacturing, the term “exotic” is used to describe materials that display excellent wear characteristics, durability and service life in high heat, extreme cold or corrosive environments.
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Magnetic Filtration Leads to Premier Finish
Magnetic filtration can be used in almost any environment where ferrous and paramagnetic contamination of a liquid is a problem.
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