Machining coolant
(or metalworking fluid, MWF) maintenance, is still
considered an art in many machine shops. Smart users know
that well maintained cutting fluids can last for years, not weeks
or months. Coolantmaintenance.com introduces you to the basic
elements of getting the most out of your coolant sump system. This
will save you money in many ways:
How
you choose the best metalworking fluid maintenance for your
operation is up to you. You will find information for first
timers, and detailed information
for advanced users. For those who want to dig deeper, this
is a central link for bona fide research.
Coolantmaintenance.com is an informational site, without overt
ties to any commercial enterprise. We look forward to your
input.
How Bacteria Change Gear - A New Challenge in Maintaining Coolant (read more)
How Bacteria Change Gear
The greatest challenge we face in keeping your coolant performing at its peak operating characteristics isn't chemical or physical. The challenge is biology - Mother Nature. (Download PDF • More Articles)
What is Coolant?
Coolant, also known as metalworking fluids or metal removing fluids (MWF and MRF) is a complex soup of oil blended into water. Coolant concentrates are typically diluted with anywhere from 80% to 99% water, but are usually used in the 5% range.
Coolant is used in metalworking to both cool and lubricate tools so that they cut better and last longer. Coolant is also made to be worker and environmentally friendly. The problem is that coolant can go bad, like a stagnant pond. Coolant is also getting more expensive, both to buy and dispose as waste.
This site is designed to help the novice user understand the important issues about maintaining coolant so that it lasts as long as possible. Oil skimmers are critical to coolant maintenance, but so is education. A few minutes of study could save you thousands of dollars a year. Also, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions or suggestions for this site please don't hesitate to write.
How Bacteria Change Gear
