Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Cutting Fluids",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Metal cutting coolants optimise machining from
Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc, which we summarised at the time by saying "A range of coolants is designed to offer optimum machining performance and surface finish, especially when used in modern CNC machines, as well as provide the best machine
cleanliness".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release 'Ready to use' metal cutting fluids expanded from
CRC Industries UK: "Metal cutting fluids, described as 'ready to use', cover metal cutting, tapping, reaming, drilling and turning and their performance is claimed to be exceptional".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Mike Page - editor's feature articles
concerning its Kennametal drilling developments
- take a look at Specialised drills save machining costs
which says: "Six drilling developments shown by Kennametal at EMO 2007, included hole making in SS and carbon-fibre reinforced polymers, deep-hole drilling and a modular drilling system, reports Mike Page".
Take a look also at the news release from Jemtech (UK), Coolant extends tool life machining titanium,
as well as Meeting metal cutting fluids regulations from Jemtech (UK),
and Ceramic tooling insert rough cuts cast irons from NTK Cutting Tools.
See also:
Metalcutting lubricants face auto materials change
(November 2006)
Charsten Wienbreyer looks at the changing practice of automotive component manufacturing and how this is placing increased pressure on metalworking fluids
Long series solid carbide drill cuts wet or dry
(November 2006)
Solid carbide drill has been specifically designed for wet and dry machining applications at drilling depths of five times diameter in steel and cast irons
Lubricant improves metal cutting finish, tool life
(November 2006)
The high performance and non-staining characteristics characterise a cutting lubricant that uses chlorine-free high performance lubricity agents to give superior surface finish
Check for asthma at manufacturing plants
(August 2006)
A key message for managing the health risks is to check levels of bacterial contamination to determine levels of bacterial activity in both metalworking fluids and associated wash fluids
Slideway lubricant has even higher performance
(August 2006)
An improved version of a high-performance machine slideway lubricant is especially effective in grinding processes, such as eliminating judder and protecting slideways from wear and corrosion
Oils avoid leakage into machine tool coolants
(July 2006)
Machine tool hydraulic and slideway oils have special anti-emulsifier additives to keep tramp oil separate from the coolant to prevent lubricants leaking into the coolant system
Minimal quantity lubrication ups cycle times 30%
(July 2006)
A minimal quantity lubrication system brings economical, safer and environmental benefits to lubrication at the 'cutting tip' to cut a total machining cycle time by up to 30%
Metal cutting/grinding lubricant is water-soluable
(July 2006)
A water-soluable metal cutting lubricant is suitable for use with all types of materials, ranging from commonly-used steels to exotic metals and carbides, using grinding as well metal cutting
Powertrain award win for environmental excellence
(June 2006)
Wolverhampton-based Turner Powertrain Systems has won a Silver Award for Environmental Excellence in a global competition run annually by its parent company Caterpillar
Socks and pads clean up spills, machines, best
(April 2006)
Maintenance socks are the most cost effective way of containing and absorbing spills of oils, fuels, cutting fluids and coolants, and dispensing pads are best suited for wiping down machines
Rugged sensor made for extreme environments
(April 2006)
Inductive sensor in one-piece SS housing has superior chemical and cutting fluid resistance (IP67), detects ferrous and nonferrous metals and reduces replacement costs and downtime
Systems clean and regenerate cutting fluids
(March 2006)
Cutting fluid cleaning and regeneration systems can be supplied as stand-alone units for single machines, or as a fully automated centralised system servicing a number of machines
Better alternatives to clay granule absorbents
(March 2006)
Clay granules have long been regarded as the cheapest form of mopping up oil from leaking machines, but in terms of cost effectiveness, other forms of absorbents have taken over
How many cutting fluids do you really need?
(December 2005)
how many cutting fluids do you really need - it is so easy to slip into bad manufacturing practices, says a supplier, who suggests the variety of fluids used should be checked and rationalised
Cutting oils' low evaporation, lessen fire risk
(November 2005)
'Low-evaporation' cutting oils that significantly reduce emissions and fire hazards in the field of metalworking are used in truck crankshaft machining
Cutting fluids - are the right ones being used?
(August 2005)
Using the correct fluid, metal removal rates can be doubled or even tripled, and expensive cutting tools/ grinding wheels last up to five times as long as well as improving machined surface finish
Metalworking fluids filtered economically
(August 2005)
Cost effective filtration system designed to handle both high flow levels and fine particle removal has been developed for a wide range of metalworking applications
Metalworking fluids - service put first
(July 2005)
For many companies the decision to buy metalworking fluids would be biased towards the lowest price, but so for two oilfield equipment machine shops where service is even more important
Cutting fluids increase tooling and sump life
(July 2005)
Before switching suppliers, a major automotive engine manufacturer was struggling to produce consistent quality engine components with Mapal reamers and had to make frequent cutting fluid changes
Effective lubricant management increases sump life
(July 2005)
An on-site analysis at a major valve manufacturer deemed a minimum sump life of 12 months as easily achievable, as well as eliminating corrosion and surface finish problems
Meeting motion control feedback requirements
(July 2005)
Motion control feedback is now widely used in many diverse applications and requirements vary from high accuracy, low speed to low accuracy and high speed
UK's MOD approves cleaning fluid
(June 2005)
Following trials with a variety of products, a cleaning fluid has gained the UK's MOD Defence Standard number 08-121 (NES 844) for the cleaning and preparation of surfaces prior to bonding
First Pollard open house was well attended
(May 2005)
Pollard's first open house at Mori Seiki's new Slough technical centre proved to be a well attended event, with visitors from aerospace, automotive, medical and general subcontracting
News on the Cutting fluids servi ce and analysis from Castrol UK
(April 2005)
Regular coolant analysis reports ensure that the optimum concentration is maintained to keep cutting fluids in peak condition and a recent trial estimated improvements in tool life of 15% - 50%
Latest release of PEPS CADCAM software at MACHIN
(April 2005)
Camtek to showcase latest release of PEPS CADCAM software at MACHIN
Cutting fluid does not mist in CNC autos
(March 2005)
Having already acquired a CNC automatic, a small parts manufacturer saw a second working with a different cutting fluid that did not mist - so it changed its supplier
System reclaims160,000 litres and saves GBP 20,000
(March 2005)
Metalworking fluids recycling system has saved just over160,000 litres of metalworking fluids at an automotive plant - saving in excess of GBP 20,000 per annum in coolant oil alone
Fire supression is standard on sliding head autos
(November 2004)
As a duty of care to its customers, sliding-headstock lathe company now fits automatic fire suppression systems as standard equipment on all new machines delivered to customers in the UK and Eire
News on the Cutting fluids from Castrol UK
(November 2004)
A racing car company chose a replacement fluid for its machine tools owing to poor performance in a hard water area and took on a full fluid management programme
Filtration technology reduces COD at brake plant
(November 2004)
The latest filtration technology to recycle waste coolant has been installed at a manufacturer of brake assemblies to reduce the COD count in its waste-water from 25,000 ppm to 4,000 ppm
New oil for wind farms
(October 2004)
Oel-Held is introducing a new polyalphaolefine hydraulic/gear oil specifically designed for use in off-shore wind farms
Fluid formulated to cool high speed grinding
(September 2004)
A polyalphaolefine synthetic oil meets the demands of high speed grinding applications where the utmost precision and cooling properties are necessary
Lubricants company makes special offer to BTMA
(July 2004)
Castrol Industrial, is making a special offer to fellow BTMA members consisting of a 'package' of metalworking fluids and lubricants for use in sliding-head stock machine tools
News on the Cutting fluids, washing fluids and lubricating oil from Castrol UK
(July 2004)
A contract engineering company, uses a fluids management service to manage the removal of waste fluids, allowing the company to comply with the latest legislation