Coolants & Lubrication Systems

Products • April 18, 2016

SVF Series Grit Guard Coolant Filter

Sunnen's new SVF series Grit Guard coolant filter is a build-to-suit solution with progressively higher levels of filtration available, along with chilling, to meet process requirements in abrasive machining. Base Grit Guard models are available in 55- and 110-gallon capacities, equipped with twin and quad Sunnen PF filter cartridges, with a total filtration capacity of 8,800 in.2 and 17,600 in.2 respectively.

Products • April 13, 2016

WasteWizard Solution Recycling System

Ransohoff, a division of Cleaning Technologies Group LLC, has introduced the next generation of its popular WasteWizard solution recycling system, which now features advanced Siemens controls with programmable digital color display screen and expandable modules to meet a wider range of recycling applications.

Products • April 12, 2016

Black Magic Belt Skimmer

A new design belt skimmer by Keller Products Inc. eliminates skimmer discard pail overflow and permits virtually 100 percent tramp oil discard with no loss of coolant, while continuously recycling clean coolant to the sump.

Products • April 1, 2016

HOCUT 4440 Semisynthetic Fluid

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.

Products • March 18, 2016

Multifunctional, Biobased Cutting Fluid

EcoLine cutting fluid from Cortec Corp. retains its integrity after numerous freezing and thawing cycles, according to stability tests conducted at the company's laboratory. The fluid was tested for reduction in product effectiveness and observed for changes in thickness and odor, as well as other abnormalities.

Videos • March 16, 2016

Haas Automation covers MQL advantages

The Haas Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system delivers a steady flow of compressed air and a small quantity of cutting oil directly to the cutting tool or tap, which reduces heat, removes chips and provides lubrication, according to the Haas Automation Inc. website, which features a video report looking at the key features and benefits of MQL.

Products • March 11, 2016

Condacut DP 415 Cutting Oil

Due to pending regulations regarding the use of chlorinated paraffins in metalworking fluids, Condat Copr. has introduced a high-performance, chlorine-free cutting oil. The new Condacut DP 415 uses innovative EP additives with an inactive sulphur-based chemistry. The unique formulation provides positive characteristics for all types of machining applications but was specifically designed for screw machining process.

Products • March 8, 2016

HPT Nozzles

HPT nozzles expand the working pressure range to a maximum 1,000 psi, allowing a higher level of machining while providing the same Loc-Line quality end users come to expect. The CT (compact turret) is for tight spaces and the XR (extended rotation) is also available.

Products • March 8, 2016

Element Clamps

With the ever increasing demand to position and hold more weight and higher pressures, Loc-Line introduces its ¾" element clamps. The ¾" system has been used to successfully deliver large amounts of fluid, hold heavy objects and large shields.

Products • March 2, 2016

Cold Air Guns

Vortec cold air guns use vortex tube technology and filtered compressed air to produce sub-freezing air as low as -30 deg F (-34 deg C) for numerous industrial spot cooling applications. With no moving parts to wear out, cold air guns require no electricity at the target, just a compressed air source.

Articles • March 1, 2016

Cool and clean

Hypertherm Inc. designs and manufactures plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, as well as CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software and consumables. The Hanover, N.H.-based company opened a 165,000-sq.-ft. facility—Hypertherm's newest—in Lebanon, N.H., in 2012. Among other machinery, the facility contains 26 multiple-axis, Swiss-style CNC lathes, which are used in the manufacturing of plasma cutting torch components, primarily electrodes and nozzles. The components are made of nonferrous materials.

Articles • March 1, 2016 • Evan Jones Thorne

Testing, testing …

How often should a metalworking fluid be tested? It depends. Metalworking fluid is used in most machine shops, because it aids in evacuating chips and cooling and lubricating the tool/workpiece interface. To optimize fluid performance, it must be maintained, which is done by testing a fluid for performance and chemistry.