Feature Article Coolants & Lubrication Systems Machining

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With through-tool minimum-quantity lubrication, machine shops may be able to decrease coolant costs and increase productivity and part quality.

March 1, 2008By Alan Richter

With through-tool minimum-quantity lubrication, machine shops may be able to decrease coolant costs and increase productivity and part quality. But, they have to invest in equipment and tooling to achieve those results.

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minimum-quantity lubrication
Use of cutting fluids of only a minute amount—typically at a flow rate of 50 to 500 ml/hr.—which is about three to four orders of magnitude lower than the amount commonly used in f…