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News Release from: Oel-Held (UK) | Subject: Metal cutting fluid selection
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 March 2006
Correct fluid influences machining
productivity
At MACH 2006, Oel-Held will be illustrating the enormous difference that the correct fluid can make to both productivity and the production environment.
Production engineers are increasingly turning to application-specific machines and turnkey solutions in order to gain the best possible production advantage Long before it became apparent as a manufacturing advantage, Oel-Held was fully aware of the difference which application specific lubricants and dielectrics could make to productivity, part-accuracy and machine tool life
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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On its stand at MACH 2006, Oel-Held will be illustrating the enormous difference that the correct fluid can make to both productivity and the production environment.
Oel-Held is one of the most advance metalworking fluid enterprises in the world, researching, innovating, developing and producing modern high performance products for the reduction of friction, wear and corrosion in all fields of technology where the limits of production could be exceeded.
This ensures customers achieve the optimum performance in metalcutting.
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A polyalphaolefine synthetic oil meets the demands of high speed grinding applications where the utmost precision and cooling properties are necessary.
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Oel-Held is introducing a new polyalphaolefine hydraulic/gear oil specifically designed for use in off-shore wind farms.
Machine tool filter keeps oils clear
Machine tool filter system provides one micron absolute filtration and is claimed to be the only filter system which can offer less than 3 micron filterability and produce crystal clear oil.
The standard range includes dozens of specialist products that cover applications as diverse as jig grinding, deep hole drilling and honing.
In addition to its standard product range, which incorporates over 100 products meeting around 90% of all typical requirements, it develops application-specific fluids tailored to the individual customer need.
Proven over and again to ensure precise, consistent and repeatable grinding, SintoGrind is a uniquely formulated synthetic thin bodied oil which eliminates the problems associated with conventional cooling fluids, significantly improves surface finish and reduces cycle times considerably.
It allows metal removal rates to be doubled or even tripled and grinding wheels last up to five times longer than usual.
The development of hair line cracks during the grinding process is virtually stopped.
The machine tool itself is protected and costly waste disposal is eliminated.
IonoPLUS MH is a highly refined synthetic dielectric developed for sink EDM operations, from the finest finishing processes to the most effective rough cut.
Metal removal rates are faster even using the same settings for roughing, semi-finishing and finishing.
It gives lower wear ratios, sharper details and has the best possible effectiveness in flushing and the greatest possible disruptive strength.
It also gives greater resistance to electrode wear and improved surface quality, permitting a surface roughness of less than 0.1p to be achieved.
Swift dispersion of waste particles helps to prevent burn spots from forming.
It does not break down during the EDM process so eliminates the requirement for frequent oil changes.
For applications where precision grinding and EDM cutting have to be completed in one set up on one machine, Oel-Held has developed the specialist Ionogrind, virtually the only coolant capable of meeting the complex dual requirements of such applications.
Oel-Held boasts the largest metalworking-fluid RandD facility anywhere in Europe.
Only two years ago it opened new, multi-million pound dedicated research laboratories and blending facilities in Stuttgart, Germany.
A large team of experienced specialists from various fields work in modern laboratories and testing installations using an extensive computerised database.
Microscopic examination of samples can precisely identify the chemical and metallic make up of any sample.
Any element which could have an adverse effect on machine performance or environmental conditions can be quickly identified and an appropriate machining strategy adopted.
Every process which employs a coolant or fluid is included within the facility's remit, including turning, milling, grinding, EDM, and metal forming.
The latest machine tools, grinding wheels, and cutting tools are used to conduct cutting trials.
Materials researched include alloy steels, inconel, glass and ceramics.
Every aspect of coolant use including the leeching of cobalt from tungsten carbide, the effect of coolant flow patterns, final disposal and safety issues is included within the research programme.
In addition the effects of filtration - a primary factor in the efficient performance and safety of fluids - is also thoroughly investigated.
* About Oel-Held - Oel-Held was first established in 1887, producing machine oil and grease and only one year later had produced the trademarked Parathalpin turbine oil.
In 1935 it built its first mixing plant, in Grunbach.
By 1973, the company was well established in the fuel business and was able to turn its attention to further developing lubricants to meet the increasing demands of the by then rapidly changing metalworking and forming industry.
In 1996 it achieved DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 for the development, production and distribution of processing fluids and lubricants.
The purpose-built UK facility was opened in 1998.
* Oel-Held (UK) at MACH 2006, NEC, Birmingham, UK, May 15-19, Hall 4, Stand 4102.
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