Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Metalworking 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 Cutting lubricants shop floor safety highlighted from
Houghton Plc, which we summarised at the time by saying "A supplier of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services will be majoring on worker health and Safety associated with shop floor use of lubricants".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Ultrasonic cleaner is environmentally safe from
Stowlin Croftshaw: "A high performance aqueous cleaning agent for use in ultrasonic cleaning, effectively removes a buffing and polishing compounds, drawing and stamping oils, coolants and other metalworking fluids".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Stowlin Croftshaw
concerning its Lenium FHD solvent cleaner
- take a look at Replacing HCFC in aerospace applications
which says: "Stowlin Croftshaw has introduced a high performance solvent cleaner that will remove difficult soils in open-top and vacuum vapour degreasers".
Take a look also at the news release from Master Chemical Europe, How to rationalise metalworking fluids use,
as well as Sanchem coating system deal for Europe from Houghton Plc,
and Lubricants firm appoints manager from Houghton Plc.
See also:
Metalworking fluids management meets HSE rules
(May 2007)
Metalworking fluids supplier is able provide a service package, which enables users to meet the new HSE Guidelines for management of metalworking fluids
Lubricants on the engineering shop floor
(May 2007)
Q8Oils has announced an initiative for engineering lubricant users called 'Q-Care', offering engineers advice, help and solutions on all aspects of lubricants
Grinding fluid works with plastics too
(April 2007)
A cutting fluid originally formulated for the grinding of metals has also proven to be suitable for grinding plastics where accuracy and smooth finish are required
World conference educates on latest CAM
(April 2007)
USA magazine 'Tooling and Production' is to sponsor an annual meeting of ESPRIT users - ESPRIT World Conference 2007 - where users can take training courses for the next release of ESPRIT
Alloy machining coolant resists hard water
(March 2007)
Fully protected against aluminium staining, a long-life coolant ideal for machining aerospace alloys as well as titanium, steel and cast iron and remains clean and stable in the hardest of waters
Air filtration units aid slab milling machines
(March 2007)
Houghton has supplied a Scandmist MA 400D unit into Timet, the worlds largest supplier of high quality titanium metal products in hundreds of diverse applications
Metalworking fluid and equipment choices
(March 2007)
The new Master Chemical website provides access to a wealth of information to help the visitor make the best metalworking fluid and equipment choices for the application
Metalworking fluids recycled more economically
(January 2007)
Installation of a briquetting press allows metalworking fluids to be economically recycled, saving on fluid and waste disposal costs, while scrap metal is accounted for more accurately
Metalworking fluids manufacturing licence agreed
(January 2007)
Advanced metalworking fluids and compounds are achieving significant technological advances to increase performance and reduce costs in the HVAC manufacturing process
Metal cutting oils agent chosen for Romania
(December 2006)
Metal cutting oils agent set for Romania Producer of metal cutting lubricants, Master Chemical, has appointed tooling specialist, Ratis Serv, to be its agent in the Romanian market
Metalworking fluids detailed in brochure
(November 2006)
Brochure details a comprehensive range of specialist cutting and grinding fluids, cuttings oils, concentrated wash compounds and rust preventatives
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
Filtration removes sub micron metallic particles
(October 2006)
A high intensity rare earth magnetic filtration unit removes sub micron metallic particles from a wide range of applications and has a service life of up to 50 years
Service assists with coolant skin problems
(October 2006)
Metalworking coolant provider is launching a free service to assist companies in minimising or even eliminating skin problems and other coolant-related health issues
How to set up metalworking fluid management
(October 2006)
A range of accessories will enable companies to establish their own fluid management programme with the effective management of metalworking fluids, particularly in bacterial control
Long life fluid used for machining cast irons
(September 2006)
A long life, low in use dilution metalworking fluid, specifically developed for the machining of CGI, ductile and grey cast iron components, provides consistent cooling at the tool/material interface
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
EDM turning produces small, precise parts
(August 2006)
A high speed rotary spindle combined with variable speed AC control, has made the production of miniature round parts with small diameters and finer finishes possible using EDM turning
Zero point pallet fixturing system described
(August 2006)
Catalog shows modular zero-point fixturing for pallets, workpieces and fixtures with information about typical and custom products, service and maintenance and technical specifications
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
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
IC engine maker's cutting fluid disposal reduced
(June 2006)
A cutting fluid reprocessing facility, has cut waste fluid disposal at an internal combustion engine plant's two transfer cylinder head and block line systems by more than 80%
Coolant dedicated to magnesium alloy cutting
(May 2006)
A dedicated, cost competitive coolant that is compatible with virtually all magnesium alloys up to 4000 ppm provides exceptionally clean running and maintains tool sharpness for optimal cutting
Lubricants and systems managed by supplier
(May 2006)
Lubricants company provides a wide range of services at an Airbus wing manufacturer, from management of all metalworking fluids and lubricants to vibration analysis and filtration management
Reporting on occupational lung disease
(May 2006)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has given an update on its investigation into the outbreak of occupational lung disease at the Powertrain plant in Longbridge, Birmingham
Seminar educates on microbiological contamination
(April 2006)
Microbiological contamination in metalworking systems - latest BOHS UK seminar is designed to raise awareness of respiratory health risks and reduce risk of workers' respiratory ill-health
Master Chemical appoints Solvenian distributor
(February 2006)
Sagaris is responsible for the sales and marketing of the entire Trim range of metalworking fluids clean wash fluids in Slovenia, following its appointment as a Master Chemical distributor
Lubricants and fluids change to save GBP 500,000
(January 2006)
With thirteen central systems on a new engine line, it is estimated that a dramatic reduction in production fluids use and waste will save and automotive plant GBP 500,000 a year
Kuwait Petroleum president tours Q8Oils UK
(November 2005)
The UK headquarters of Q8Oils UK was one of the first stops for newly appointed Kuwait Petroleum International president Al-Houti, as he visited sites during a global familiarisation tour
News on the Master Chemical Europe - metalworking fluids from Master Chemical Europe
(September 2005)
A measure of the success of Master Chemical Europe's metalworking fluids in Benelux is the news that the company's distributor, Lion Oil, has just appointed a dedicated specialist for these products
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
Total fluid management helps gain OHSAS 18001
(May 2005)
Giving Castrol responsibility for total fluid management helped an automotive camshaft plant achieve significant process efficiencies and OHSAS 18001 accreditation
Filtration recycles metalworking fluids, cut costs
(April 2005)
A filtration system that enables automotive subcontractor to recycle metal cutting fluids in-house has proven to be very successful and very cost efficient, reducing costs by 25-30%