Houghton International says its new semisynthetic metal-removal fluid platform is based on a new technology for machining and grinding that provides significant performance and environmental benefits. HOCUT 4440 is the first product to be introduced from the new platform, delivering a cutting edge metalworking fluid for automotive, general machining and grinding applications.
Houghton’s new semisynthetic platform delivers breakthrough performance in all important criteria for water miscible metal-removal fluids:
Robust performance over a broad range of water qualities, including very low foaming in softer waters and high emulsion stability and clean-running in harder waters.
It’s easy to use and maintain—resulting in low total cost of operation:
- Low usage rates
- High detergency and dispersibility
- High corrosion protection for both parts and machine tool
- Biostable
The new semisynthetic platform also has an excellent EHS profile. It is free of boron, formaldehyde releasing agents, secondary amines, chlorine, phenols and nitrites.
HOCUT 4440 is formulated for use on ferrous metals such as cast iron, ductile iron, and steels. Extensive field testing has also shown HOCUT 4440 to provide excellent cooling for titanium grinding operations.
“We are pleased to introduce this new platform for advanced metal removal fluids that provide a step-change in operating performance as well as reduced environmental impact,” said Dave Slinkman, Houghton senior vice president, global research and technology. “This new technology will support higher productivity, lower cost of operations and EHS compliance across a wide range of industries, starting with HOCUT 4440 for the automotive and related industries.”
Related Glossary Terms
- emulsion
emulsion
Suspension of one liquid in another, such as oil in water.
- grinding
grinding
Machining operation in which material is removed from the workpiece by a powered abrasive wheel, stone, belt, paste, sheet, compound, slurry, etc. Takes various forms: surface grinding (creates flat and/or squared surfaces); cylindrical grinding (for external cylindrical and tapered shapes, fillets, undercuts, etc.); centerless grinding; chamfering; thread and form grinding; tool and cutter grinding; offhand grinding; lapping and polishing (grinding with extremely fine grits to create ultrasmooth surfaces); honing; and disc grinding.
- metalworking
metalworking
Any manufacturing process in which metal is processed or machined such that the workpiece is given a new shape. Broadly defined, the term includes processes such as design and layout, heat-treating, material handling and inspection.
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