METALWORKING FLUIDS
Metalworking fluids (MWFs) represent a wide range of oils and other liquids that are used in the process of shaping and reshaping metals to create useful objects, parts, assemblies, and large-scale structures. They are used to improve the machining performance (lubricate, cool, protect from corrosion, extend cutting tool life, etc.) in metal processing operations.
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One of the most important steps for metalworking companies on a way to improve their efficiency and achieve the ecological standards set by the EU, is the selection of metalworking fluids. In this article, you will learn everything you wanted to know about metal processing procedures and machines, as well as how lubricant selection impacts them. So, let’s start.
If you are wondering what the best lubrication for metal parts is, the answer is not as straightforward as you might think. The lubricant choice largely depends on your individual metalworking needs. To help avoid any confusion, we have prepared this comprehensive guide to metalworking fluids - their functions, benefits, types, and usage. Let’s dive in!
Plastic deformation is one of the most prominent and widespread metal processing techniques. During this process, metal undergoes permanent deformation, when exposed to high stress and retains its new shape even when the stress is eliminated. So, what is plastic deformation? How does it work? What lubricants does it require? Let’s learn from the article.
Electroerosion is a metal processing technique where machines and tools are exposed to highly demanding working environments. To ensure their utmost performance, it is critical to invest in proper machinery maintenance and the first step is choosing the right metal processing lubricant. Here is everything you should know about electroerosion and the oils this process requires.
According to their chemical impact on the metal surface, cutting oils can be active or inactive. Active cutting oils contain additives that chemically react with the metal surfaces. Inactive cutting oils, on the other hand, do not contain such additives and do not chemically react with the metal surface, and are perfect for processing ferrous, nonferrous, and white metals. Explore more.
The quenching process is a crucial step in the heat treatment of metals, as it rapidly cools a piece of metal to achieve or modify specific properties like hardness, strength, or toughness. Rapid cooling minimizes the amount of time metal spends at high temperatures and prevents faults that would otherwise occur. Learn more in this article.
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