The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) are holding a symposium to openly discuss the new SCAQMD Rule 1144 - Metalworking Fluids and Direct-Contact Lubricants.

Metalworking fluids are essential in the manufacturing of defence and aerospace components but probably the least understood element of the process. In reality the latest technology metalworking fluids are highly complex blends formulated by specialist companies such as Houghton to meet a range of criteria including compatibility with materials being machined, filters, elastomers and plant make-up waters.

Aluminum High Speed Machining quickly delves into an explanation of why HSM conditions (18,000 rpm, in this study) produce remarkable results, such as improved surface finish, lower machining forces and longer tool life, in addition to significant productivity gains (increased metal removal rates).

Taminco’s Synergex® line of multifunctional amine additives for metalworking fluids have long been recognized as the industry standard, because only Synergex® amine additives significantly boost performance while extending the life of metalworking fluids. Synergex® has a new home on the Internet at http://www.synergexamine.com .

Surface Oil Belt Skimmers from Eriez Hydroflow® feature a new oleophilic (oil-attracting) belt to strip separated oil from both sides of the belt.  Using this method, there is no contact with a stationary scraper. This results in a great combination of excellent performance and long belt life.

Recycling and re-using metalworking process fluids is just another way that Quaker Chemical provides value to its automotive customers.

Join Dr. Fred Passman on July 20, 2011 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Central time) for this webinar on Biofilm Control. Cost for STLE members is $39 and $59 for non-members.

Two Northeastern-US lubricant formulators and one of their metalforming customers explain how new lubricant recipes contribute to improved performance in the press, particularly when deep-drawing difficult-to-form materials and cosmetic parts.

An updated version of the Basic Handbook of Lubrication is now available through STLE. Tthe book is available in spiral-bound and perfect bound formats for the same price and can be ordered online or by calling STLE.