Lubricants, Coolants, Metalworking Fluids
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Multi-Purpose Fluid for Both Machining and Grinding
CIMPULSE 49MP from Milacron is ideal for turning, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, tapping, and grinding most metals.
MWF Additive Granted VOC Exemption by Canada
AMP, a multifunctional specialty chemical widely used in metalworking fluids, is no longer classified as a volatile organic compound.
Houghton Acquires Wallover
This deal expands their footprint in EDM fluids and stainless steel cold rolling oils throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Oelheld Builds New North American Headquarters
The new facility will increase their capacity and include a research lab and advanced tanker unloading station.
Heavy Duty Bi-Metal Fluid for Automotive Honing
Free of boron, formaldehyde releasing agents, secondary amines, chlorine, phenols, and nitrites, HOCUT 4650 from Houghton has an excellent EHS profile that is compliant with all global chemical regulatory programs.
Lubricity Additive Improves Machining of New Metal Alloys
The AltaLUB 5300 lubricity additive from Ingevity uses fatty acid chemistry that is ideal in metalworking applications where precision matters most.
Keeping Cool in the Heat of Change
Automotive suppliers are searching for new metalworking fluids to help them reduce their manufacturing costs and improve the processing of tough new metals and alloys under stricter environmental regulations. Here are some of the latest products for them to consider.
Improved Stamping Lubricant Performance Testing
IRMCO and Bennett Tool & Die have developed the iTOOL cup-draw process, a tool and test method to directly compare stamping lubricant performance prior to use in production.
Machining Stainless Steel, Brass, Inconel, Titanium, Aluminum and More
Regardless of tool speed or feed, GreenCut Cutting Fluid/Misting Fluid from LubeCorp is 100 percent effective in preventing metal-to-metal contact through full access to the seizure zone on the tool rake-face where the cutting action takes place.
Lubrication Using Functional Proteins
Novotec CL 800 from Gelita is an innovative raw material for oil-free cooling lubricants used to protect parts and tools against wear and overheating during turning, drilling, milling or grinding.
Water-Soluble, Semi-Synthetic Fluid for Broaching and Reaming
AquaTec OH 3557 from Oelheld is ideal for machining tough materials, such as cobalt, chromium alloys, titanium alloys, and stainless steel. Their DiaMill HEF 1100 high performance cutting oil is based on hydrocrack oils.
MQL Lubricant for Machining Aluminum
Coolube 2210AL from Unist provides specific benefits when machining aluminum, including exceptional lubricity and stability under load, which helps improve tool life.
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