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News Release from: Advanced Carbide Tooling | Subject: Microlube vegetable-based microlubrication systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 May 2001
Vegetable-based system eliminates
'trich'
APW, a specialist manufacturer of electronics enclosures and sub-systems, has eliminated the use of trichloethylene at its Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, factory.
APW, a specialist manufacturer of electronics enclosures and sub-systems, has eliminated the use of trichloethylene at its Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, factory, following the installation of Microlube vegetable-based microlubrication systems Supplied by Advanced Carbide Tooling, the systems have replaced flood coolant for most metalworking operations, and as the Microlube fluid is completely consumed, components can now be anodised or powder-coated without pre-treatment
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Advanced Carbide Tooling has introduced Futura-coated carbide inserts for its 2.2 parting-off and grooving system, allowing dry machining as well as higher cutting speeds.
Replacing the flood coolant previously used has also resulted in cleaner, safer working conditions for operators, according to production engineer Richard Caffey.
Floors and machinery are dry, and the Microlube fluid is non-toxic and bio-degradable.
There is also no waste fluid to dispose of.
The lubricant is held in a one-litre reservoir fitted to the side of each machine, and drops of oil are fired on to the tool at pre-set intervals, adjusted to suit the type of work being performed.
Each installation uses only a few litres of the lubricant a year.
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