Coolants & Lubrication Systems

News • December 7, 2016 • Alan Richter

Toolmakers tout nonround coolant orifices

A circular shape provides multiple benefits in the machining world. For example, round inserts are stronger than inserts with any other shape. However, when it comes to coolant channels in cutting tools and toolholders, channels that don't have circular cross sections can enhance operations.

News • December 2, 2016 • Dennis Spaeth

Quaker acquires metalworking fluids specialist Lubricor

The Quaker Chemical Corp., Conshohocken, Penn., acquired Lubricor Inc., a Canadian metalworking fluids manufacturer, in a deal announced Dec. 1. Lubricor, which manufactures and markets value-added metalworking products such as synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants, hydroforming fluid, and stamping products, sells directly to primarily Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers in North American, according to a Quaker news release.

Products • October 27, 2016

Klübersynth GE 4 80 W 140 Synthetic Gear Oil

Klüber Lubrication has introduced Klübersynth GE 4 80 W 140, a fully synthetic high-performance gear oil based on polyalphaolefin (PAO) that offers high stability and protection even under shock loads. With Klübersynth GE 4 80 W 140, Klüber Lubrication complements its range of efficient high-performance oils for railway gears.

Products • September 29, 2016

Autofiltrex Automated Sub-Micron Filtration System

Autofiltrex, the latest addition to Eclipse Magnetics' range of magnetic filtration systems, is a fully automated sub-micron filtration device designed to ensure ultra-polished fluids on a 24/7 basis.

Articles • September 1, 2016 • John Dauber

Proper mist collection necessary for shop floor safety

The metalworking fluids commonly applied during machining processes generate airborne mists that must be carefully controlled.

Articles • September 1, 2016 • William Leventon

Rotary unions help deliver coolant to the cutting zone

Machine tool users wouldn't benefit from through-spindle coolant (TSC) without rotary unions, which bring together spinning and stationary components to improve coolant delivery.

News • August 25, 2016

5ME secures rights to cryogenic tech

5ME recently acquired 51 patents in four patent families from Creare, an innovator in cryogenic systems and fluid dynamics. The acquisition gives 5ME control of the intellectual property related to cryogenic machining – specifically, the process of transmitting liquid nitrogen at -321° F through the spindle/turret and tool body, directly to a cutting tool's edge.

Products • August 10, 2016

GREENLIGHT Continuous Concentration Monitor

Houghton International has launched two new fluid equipment solutions that provide manufacturers with significantly greater control of fluid quality and concentration. The Houghton GREENLIGHT continuous concentration monitor and the Houghton ACTS fluid monitor and control system reportedly provide significant advances in the control of vital water-based metalcutting fluids, cleaners, aqueous quenchants, water glycol hydraulic fluids and offshore fluids.

Articles • August 5, 2016 • Andrei Petrilin

Which is better: dry or wet machining?

Throughout the sometimes-contentious world of machining, the debate rages about whether to apply flood coolant or cut dry. As in many areas of machining, the choice is not easy and requires careful and informed consideration. To further complicate the decision, minimum-quantity lubrication (MQL) can be a successful compromise that provides an efficient and effective answer to the troublesome question.

Products • July 28, 2016

Rolled Media Vacuum Filter Systems

With companies' demands shifting from individual machines to central systems to support many different machines, Eriez HydroFlow continues to invest in improving and simplifying the design of their Rolled Media Vacuum Filter System. These state-of-the-art filters eliminate the need for multiple filters, free up valuable floor space and impart the highest level of performance and reliability.

Products • July 20, 2016

Coolant Ring Technology Holders

Scientific Cutting Tools offers Coolant Ring Technology holders. CRT holders are made from high-quality heat-treated steel and come with a black-oxide coating. They are engineered to allow for better coolant penetration deep into the bore, reducing temperature at the cutting edge, according to the company.

Products • July 20, 2016

reCool RCR/ERM Retrofittable Coolant-Through System

REGO-FIX has introduced a new addition to its line of reCool retrofittable coolant-through systems. The reCool RCR/ERM not only provides all the benefits of reCool technology to Swiss-style machines, but also allows the use of emulsion or pure oil coolants.