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Metalworking Fluids
Filtration System Sifts Out Costs, Cycle Time
This lapping and grinding shop recently moved into fine grinding (otherwise known as flat honing). A filtration unit from Transor Filter ensured its new fine grinding machine could provide the fine surface finishes and tight tolerances for which it was designed.
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CYCLO COOL Cutting Fluids
(Sponsored Content) CYCLO COOL cutting fluids consist of a large range of premium metalworking fluids designed for the various dynamic metal manufacturing industries. More specifically, general job shop manufacturing facilities are extremely impressed with the ‘work horse’ nature of CYCLO COOL 1800 and CYCLO COOL 2000.
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Compact Disk Skimmer Features Boomerang Wiper Blades
Abanaki’s compact, disk-type oil skimmer is designed for removing unwanted tramp oils from coolants and parts washers. The skimmer features a 1/2" × 12" plastic disk and a 110-V, fan-cooled gear motor.
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The Case For Supplementary Fire Suppression
Systems designed to put out fires inside machine tools can provide a level of protection that external systems such as overhead sprinklers cannot. They cost a small percentage of the investment represented by today’s CNC machines and certainly far less than repairing major damage caused by a fire.Â
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Coolant Resists Bacteria, Odor and Rust
Available from Dyna Tech Chemical Specialties, DYNA Cool K2002 metalworking coolant is said to reduce problems with coolant odor, short sump life, dermatitis and rust accumulation on machines. The high-performance cutting fluid is formulated with components that are resistant to bacterial growth and odor formation, yet gentle on the skin.
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Oil Skimmer For Tight Spaces
The EconoMini oil skimmer from Abanaki Corporation is designed fit in small spaces such parts-washer tanks and coolant sumps. Weighing in at 6 lbs and measuring approximately 4" × 3" × 4", the product can even skim oil through the 2" opening of a 55-gallon drum, the company says.
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Coolant And Center-Drilling Considerations For Machining Small Holes
Through-spindle coolant is good if you can get it, but the spot drilling might not be necessary. Try a pilot hole instead?
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Skim Oil From Enclosed Machining Centers
Abanaki Corporation’s Tubetastic low-profile oil skimmer has been redesigned for easier maintenance and lower maintenance costs, the company says. The 6-lb oil skimmer is said to easily mount to the side of virtually any machining center coolant sump.
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Synergistic System Works to Maximize Performance and Fluid Life
 The company has launched a range of products that are designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs. When used together, the products in this synergistic system work to maximize metalworking fluid life and performance, the company says. The system consists of cutting fluids that have been carefully formulated to resist bacteria and fungus growth.
Read MoreGrinding Oil Improves Surface Quality
Blasogrind HC 5 from Blaser Swisslube is a high-performance grinding oil based on synthetic oil (hydro-racked oil). Applications include precision tool grinding, surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, fine profile grinding and lapping. Materials include steel; hardening and tempering steels; high speed steel; hard alloy; stainless steel; and carbide.
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