ITW Rocol's Accu-Lube Gel Paste is a natural-based lubricant that is environmentally safe and made from renewable resources.
This amazingly workable lubricant is ideal for horizontal applications because it won’t run or drip.
New online guidance is being made available to help companies manage the health risks associated with the use of
metalworking fluids. The guidance, from the manufacturers' organisation EEF, is free for companies and
has been agreed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Lubriserv has announced a high-performance polymer quench fluid, Safe Quench 569, an opaque fluid specifically designed
for induction hardening applications.
New online guidance is being made available to help companies manage the health risks associated with the use of
metalworking fluids. The guidance, from the manufacturers' organisation EEF, is free for companies and
has been agreed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
POLARIS Laboratories introduces new coolant analysis webinars that will teach you how regular coolant analysis can prevent engine failure.
This series focuses on the importance of preventive cooling system maintenance and the importance of proper coolant formulations.
When machining difficult metals, Zurn Booster Kut Additives extend the life of used and depleted cutting oils, can boost machining
capabilities of ineffective fluids, prevent pickup and chip weld onto machined parts and mitigate detrimental effects of lube oil
dilution by fortifying contaminated cutting oil.
Jemtech, a supplier of cutting tools for precision engineering tasks, has unveiled a fluid evaporation system that separates
cutting oils from water and reduces industrial fluid waste disposal costs.
Registration is now open for the 2010 STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, to be held Oct. 18-20 in San Francisco, California.
By registering by the Sept. 19 Early Bird deadline, you can save $100 on the meeting fee. Hundreds of tribology researchers will be
presenting papers in one of 14 technical tracks, including Nanotribology, Biotribology, Manufacturing/Metalworking Tribology and Environmental Tribology Symposium.
They said it couldn’t be done. Various filter suppliers and recycling companies had tried to recycle the industrial
filters used in metalworking applications at automotive manufacturing plants and other facilities. But the best most plants could
do was to incinerate the filter media, capturing a small amount of metal from the filters to sell to scrap metal dealers or send
to landfills.
Unless you’re doing dry machining, you’ll use some kind of cutting oil or fluid in your machines. This
article offers some guidelines on selecting and maintaining this important part of the machining process.
Foaming is a fundamental physical property of a lubricating fluid. Foam can degrade the fluid’s life and
performance as well as that of the equipment being lubricated. The reasons for loss in foam control and the
methods of controlling this property in a used fluid should be added to the lubricant specialist’s understanding and knowledge.
ASTM E1687 - 10 has been revised based on a modification of the Ames Salmonella mutagenesis assay which can be used as a
screening technique to detect the presence of potential dermal carcinogens in virgin base oils used in the formulation of metalworking oils.
This latest article details the rule making process that the South Coast Air Quality Management District went through in
developing air quality standards for metalworking fluids. ILMA played a large role in assuring the standard was
a reliable one. As John Burke describes, we are entering a New Era of MWF in which low vapor pressure MWF's will
be preferred as more cities adopt the California standards.
Reprinted with permission from TLT, the official monthly magazine of theSociety of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers,
a not-for-profitprofessional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill.
After winning the Chemical Management Services contract for a major automotive powertrain manufacturer, Quaker Chemical changed the
customer's soluble oil coolant technology to a more advanced metalworking fluid, QUAKERAL(R) 381 SD, for the machining and grinding of
380 Aluminum alloy components. The performance impacts were instantaneous.
Fuchs Lubricants Co. has been named Honda’s 2010 Supplier of the Year for the MRO Plant Process Material’s group.
Fuchs was chosen from amongst 5,000 suppliers who furnish over $13 Billion in materials to Honda’s auto manufacturing operation.
Registration is now open for the 2010 International Joint Tribology Conference, to be held Oct. 18-20 at the Hilton San Francisco
Financial District in San Francisco, California. The Early Bird registration deadline is Sept. 15, while the registration
fee increases $100 after that date.
Rustlick PowerCool Green and PowerCool Green CF coolants are new, long-lasting water-soluble oils made from naturally
derived, "green" vegetable-based oils. These premium coolants are specially formulated to be operator-friendly
and to give maximum lubricity, biostability in heavy-duty cutting and grinding applications.
The Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED) of ASME is again pleased to sponsor the fifth annual ASME 2010
International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC). The conference will be hosted
by Penn State Behrend from October 12-15, 2010 at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA.
The deadline for poster submission has been extended to July 1, 2010. Posters will be reviewed by a
panel and the announcement of poster acceptance will be made by July 7th.
Sunnen has introduced SHO-500, a general-purpose honing fluid based on a renewable vegetable formulation that is said to
make sustainable metalworking affordable and practical.
Comprehensive industry standards for many industrial lubricants and fluids are notably lacking. Such standards would be of great benefit
to end users in reducing the time and expense associated with evaluating potential products. This article discusses progress on development
of fluid and lubricant standards.
Imperial offers 4 ball test machines to conduct Extreme pressure properties & wear tests as
per a variety of international standards. These machines come in a variety of
configurations from an economy model to fully automated 2-station Multi-purpose 4 Ball EP and
Wear test machines. These machines come with stand alone configurations to fully
automated (state of the art data acquisition package).
ASTM has released a new work item, WK28978, which is a revision of E2148-06 Standard Guide for
Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety.
This revision will add refernces to several standards that were approved after the last revision of E2148.
From Industrial Hygiene News - Inventory management practices detailing operational excellence and risk mitigation strategies to optimize safety and data management, automate Tier 2, Fire Code and GHS reporting, and for addressing other regulatory requirements. The White paper is free for the asking.
May 28
Welcome new subscribers
This month METALWORKING FLUID MAGAZINE is very proud to welcome our new subscribers from the following nations: CANADA - CHINA - FRANCE - INDIA - MEXICO - SOUTH AFRICA - SPAIN - TURKEY - UNITED KINGDOM - UNITED STATES - VENEZUELA
Up until now, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has relied on evidence prior to 1999 and the
1999 Metal Working Fluids Standards Advisory Committee report to make it's decisions. This report, published in the
May 19 issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, identify studies published since 1998.
The U.S. National Toxicology Program has “deferred for future consideration” a decision on whether to include
metalworking fluids in its Report on Carcinogens.
Bally's is an old-school casino. Kind of fun, but lacking some of the pizzazz of the newer constructions. That said - pool side was awesome. Lord keep me out of trouble here.
SUNDAY-MONDAY
I have completed attendance at both the MWF 115 course and the MWF 125 course. MWF 115 focused on microbiology. The courses were excellent refreshers from the Certificate course I took previously. If you don't get a refresher on this stuff occasionally, you will lose it. The course material is much refined over the Certificate course, and the presentations were generally effortless and smooth. The hand-out material was extremely helpful, especially where the speaker notes were included. The MWF 125 course was well attended.
Both of these courses are excellent resources for end users, which makes me wonder - where the hell are the end users? I suppose the STLE convention is intimidating for MWF Managers, but these are the courses you need to attend. I'll venture a wild ass guess here - if you have a shop with more than twenty machines, sending someone (mature) to Las Vegas for the MWF 125 course will more than pay for itself. Even if you're from a country with no enforced laws on environmental health or safety, tooling costs money and so does scrap, and there must at least some small cost associated with replacing the workers you're killing. When I started out managing MWF's at Dresser in the late 1990's there were no organized training courses available. I looked everywhere. Don't miss this opportunity. If you're a subscriber to the magazine, we will make a redoubled effort to keep you informed regarding the next course offering.
TUESDAY
I attended the Technical Seminars and my review of them is mixed. Some of the them were disappointing - like the condition monitoring seminar, which just rehashed the basics without providing any real insight. The speaker undoubtedly knew condition monitoring, but didn't know how to communicate value in her understanding to the audience. The recycling presentation was interesting and funny, in that the conclusion can be summarized as - 'use all known methods together.' It's more complicated than that, but it was clear that if you have the money to spend, they can recirculate your used fluids back to the water fountain.
Understanding the purpose is different, the MWF 115 and 125 classes were the far better value of your time spent.
One thing we note - whatever the criticism of us may be, we are the only publication that actually attends these events, sits through all of the classes and reports on them honestly.
The Editor
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has asked the federal government to set a comprehensive standard to protect workers against dangerous exposures to
metalworking fluids (MWFs), the union announced on May 11.
There are two great articles included in the May Issue of TLT, both written by resident expert Dr. Fred Passman.
Current Trends in MWF Microbicides, the cover story of the latest edition of TLT has some great photographs, and an
interesting capsule history of the use of biocides, and the Federal Statutes that have controlled their popularity in MWF’s the US,
and the current impact of REACH. The article then addresses the consolidation of manufacturers and the future of biocide product use.
A must read. [MFM]
Real-Time Testing of Bioburdens in Metalworking Fluids Using Adenosine Triphosphate as a Biomass Indicator, also
included in the May issue, of TLT. Written by Passman, Egger, Hallahan, Skinner, and Deschepper, this peer reviewed paper addresses
the ATP measurement option as an affordable and efficient testing of bioburdens in metalworking fluids that returns results in a timely
manner. The capability or ATP indicator testing requires separation of chemicals that interfere the test.
[MFM]
Reprinted with permission from TLT, the official monthly magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a
not-for-profit professional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill.
The European Commission has published in the Official Journal its decision, made on 20 April, to re-examine the restriction placed on
short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) listed in Annex XVII of REACH.
Cognis offers an attractive mix of chemical speciality products with potential synergies for both Lubrizol and BASF. Lubrizol, frustrated by
its slow growing additive markets and flush with cash, is being drawn to Cognis's complementary products in ester lubricants, gear oils and metalworking.
BASF is striving to improve margins. Cognis's extensive product line might be best split between the two companies.
Master Chemical has introduced Trim E715 which contains no formaldehyde donor biocides, but instead contains an alternative
biocide package to ensure its long sump life.
Lubra Spa has selected Lubriserv Ltd as its UK reseller. Lubra is one of the world's largest and longest
established suppliers of specialist technical fluids.
The latest generation of Blaser Swisslube's B-Cool range of water-miscible cutting fluids is being applied in the aerospace and power-generation sectors.
Enco, a national leader in machinery, tools and industrial supplies, recently announced the release of their 2010 Master Catalog. Expanded to contain over
75,000 products, the 2010 Enco Master Catalog features over 7,000 new items in more than 14 different product categories. The company has also increased its
online product offering, available at www.use-enco.com, to include over 100,000 items.
Alfa Laval will work with JB Systems, a national supplier of fluid recovery and filtration products – to further penetrate an array of industries
including manufacturing and machining, metalworking and hydraulics.
Master Chemical Europe has introduced Trim VHP E820 minimal-foam cutting and grinding fluid concentrate which has been
formulated specifically to meet the requirements of European Union manufacturers and does not contain any chlorine, sulphur,
boron or formaldehyde donors.
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Synthetic Lubricants & Functional Fluids.
The report presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by material, product and market. The study also
considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 25 US industry competitors.
Chemetall has introduced Tech Cool 35048, a heavy-duty, semi-synthetic metalworking fluid that was specially formulated for the machining of
aluminum and ferrous substrates.
Lubriserv has launched a range of high-technology coolants from Lubra Spa - which do not contain mineral oils, chlorine or sulphur - for the metal-forming industry.
Lubriserv has launched Retiol CO-5, a high-performance, synthetic, water-miscible lubrocoolant specifically developed for
machining operations on metal-carbide parts and tools.
On March 4, ILMA President Cathy Novak delivered testimony to panel of OSHA representatives at Department of Labor.
Her testimony, on behalf of ILMA, concerned OSHA's proposed rulemaking to update Hazard Communication Standard consistent with
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) joined a bipartisan group of nine U.S. Senators to send a letter to President Barack Obama urging the adoption of a national
manufacturing policy.
Open up the March issue of TLT Magazine for information on heat treating, operator-based lubrication practices,
real-world oil analysis and much, much more.
There are two great new articles available from the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE):
- Dr. Neil Canter presents "MWF Heat Treatment: Options for a Critical Process", which looks at a variety options for annealing and
hardening metal alloys. [MFM]
- From the Foundation Institute for Materials Science comes the article "Current Approaches in Design and
Supply of Metalworking Fluids", which looks at the influence of the properties of the metalworking fluids and the supply system on the
work-piece quality in cutting and grinding processes. [MFM]
Reprinted with permission from TLT, the official monthly magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a not-for-profit
professional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill.
Be on the lookout for the upcoming May issue of TLT. Biocides will be the theme of the May and will feature an article by
Dr. Fred Passman. We'll post it as soon as it becomes available.
Afton Chemical Corporation, a global leader in the lubricant and fuel additive market, has announced the completion of
its Polartech acquisition, a global company specializing in the supply of metalworking additives.
NEW Rustlick PowerCool MaxLife and PowerCool MaxLife CF coolants are long-lasting water-soluble oils with new
additives specifically formulated to give maximum biostability and performance for heavy-duty cutting and grinding applications.
LENOX, a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools, torches, solder and band saw blades, introduces
the new LENOX CYCLE HD Water Soluble Oil for use in a variety of metal cutting applications.
The International Joint Tribology Conference (IJTC) will be held on October 18-20, 2010 in San Francisco, CA.
Abstract submissions are now being accepted until April 1, 2010.
Master Chemical Corporation introduces TRIM C380, a premium synthetic metalworking fluid, which has been optimized
for high-tech ferrous materials including stainless steel and Inconel® which are widely used in the aerospace, medical,
and electronics industries.
Illinois businesses, unions, consumer groups and other organizations, including the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, the Illinois Chamber
of Commerce and the Illinois Mechanical Contractors, announced the launch of the Illinois Coalition for Chemical Safety (ICCS). This
non-profit, non-partisan group has joined together to support modernization of our nation’s system for regulating the use of chemicals.
Men who work in certain occupations, including mining, metalworking and certain types of
construction work, continue to be at increased risk of lung cancer, new research from Italy shows.
If you plan on being in Dusseldorf Germany next week, you may want to check out METAV 2010, the International Fair for
Manufacturing Technology and Automation, where Bielomatik will be presenting a minimal quantity lubrication system for
the metal-cutting industry.
Suited for use in tight areas, single-phase industrial vaccuums, Models WSS 100 and WST 100 DV from Nilfisk CFM, collect, separate,
discharge, and recycle 100 liters of metalworking fluids in minutes. Base model WSS 100 provides coolant/chip
collection and includes gravity fed drain valve, while WST 100 DV is equipped with diverting valve that reverses flow of
air to pump out tank.
Cutting oils, soluble oils, synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants can be ordered on-line, along with hydraulics, way lubes, and spindle oils. Acculube also offers complete technical support for fluid testing and coolant system analysis. Representing Mobil, Petro Canada, Castrol, Houghton, Perkins and Acculube’ own house brand of competitive fluid products.
The slickest on-line magazine in the lubricants industry has to be TLT. Unfortunately, once again there is nothing to read about related to metalworking fluids expect for the really cute ad for biocides from Lanxess. See insert. Lanxess has their own really slick web magazine. We have provided a link to the TLT Magazine here for you courtesy of STLE.
STLE is having their 65th Annual Meeting and Exhibition at Bally’s in Vegas, May 16-20th, 2010. Rumors abound that Obama and the Mayor will be there to personally greet STLE members to Sin City. MWF Mag has requested White House confirmation on that one. With or without him, for these 5 days, Las Vegas becomes the lubrication capital of America. Yup … Just 5 days. I like Las Vegas, but after a few hours, that “ding, ding, ding” crap drives me to drinking. It’s like a giant carnival that never goes away. The good thing is that instead of a bunch of creepy, ugly Carny guys, the place is full of beautiful women that want to play cards with you. Lots more fun than Detroit, don’t you think? Bring the wife and kids. Or don’t. Anyway – this is the big annual event. For those interested in metalworking, STLE offers two important introductory-level, one-day courses: MWF115-Basics of Metal Removal Fluids and MWF 125-Basic Health, Safety & Microbiology. Both have been recently updated to reflect the latest information. MWF 125 will be presented Sunday, May 16: 8 am – 5 pm, and MWF 115 is held Monday, May 17: 8 am – 5 pm. Registration is underway. This is a great way to get the PE continuing education credits, and have some fun while you’re at it.
SME has a neat set of webinars including their new RELIABILITY CENTERED LUBRICATION SERIES. They also have webinars on demand. We went through the list, but as usual, nothing directed to metalworking fluids. Web training is mainstream. MWF’s are still on the outside looking in. But MWF use is the undisputed leader in financial waste, mismanagement, and is the least recognized chemical hazard in every shop. With those credentials, in just a few years, management will take notice.
Zebra Skimmers Corporation, a full line manufacturer of oil skimmers and fluid maintenance equipment, introduces Uncle Earl's Soap in liquid and
foam form and new scents. Uncle Earl's was developed for machinists and was designed to prevent the irritation caused by metalworking
fluid's chemistry and biology.
This is a solid rag for MWF managers and EHS guys to get. This month - which was oddly labeled "January" was dedicated to safety - IAQ Emergency Response instrumentation. Lab and Analytical stuff is on page 14. You can get signed up for this by calling 800-245-3182
Vokes-Air Group has introduced the Scandmist MA 70D, a new design made especially for the single machine tool application. The
70D can easily be mounted onto the machine tool rather than on the floor and ducted.
Eriez® 5-Star Service(TM) now offers online users the ability to quickly and easily download parts
lists for core Eriez products. Parts lists are available for download from a variety
of Eriez equipment categories, including (but not limited to) Coolant Cleaners, Metal Detectors,
SafeHold® Lift Magnets, Model A-C Feeders, High Deflection and High Speed Feeders, Mechanical
Feeders and Vibrators.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Biocides Report - 2009" report to
their offering. This report provides in depth information on the market for biocide
products within consumer and industrial applications.
January 2010
January 29
Reportlinker Adds
Lubricants Market Research in Russia
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue entitled
"Lubricants Market Research in Russia". The report is devoted to investigation of
current standing of market of lubricants in Russia and forecast of its development.
[MFM]
January 27
High-Speed
Machining and High-Quality Metalworking Fluids ... The Perfect
Pair
Metalworking fluid manufacturers are watching as the high-speed machining (HSM) trend
continues to grow in the Aluminum engine and transmission industry. As competition
increases, engine and transmission manufacturers continue to turn to HSM for its gains in
productivity, improvement in the machining operation, and quality of the part produced.
However, a question still remains if machining performance at these high speeds is
influenced by the quality of the metalworking fluid used.
[MFM]
January 21
Coolant
Filtration Yields Significant Savings
Peter Vlismas, vice president of PV Engineering, realized
ineffective coolant maintenance had a detrimental impact on the performance
of his Salisbury, Massachusetts-based shop. However, like many
shop managers, he had no concept of the actual cost savings that could be
gleaned from a more efficient system.
[MFM]
OSHA
Announces "Listening" Session
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it
will conduct next month a public meeting, "OSHA Listens," to
solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders on key issues facing the
Agency. The all-day meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10 in
Washington, D.C.
[MFM]
January 18
New
Premium Emulsion Soars in Aerospace Market and Delivers Medical-Grade
Performance
Master Chemical Corporation announces the introduction of TRIM E850 premium
emulsion metalworking fluid, which delivers long-life, exceptional
lubricity, and low odor to all customers. Additionally, E850
meets aerospace manufacturing requirements and is compatible with aerospace
alloys and related exotic materials. With its high-lubricity
“green” machining package, E850 features no animal-based ingredients, has
mild contact properties, is readily washable, and does not contain
chlorinated paraffin.
[MFM]
January 12
MAG
to Showcase Newest "CYCLO" Technology for Machining Titanium,
Aluminum and Composite Aerospace Components
MAG Industrial Automation Systems introduces CYCLO CUT cutting tools and
CYCLO COOL metalworking fluids, which are changing the way aircraft OEM's
and sub-contractors are processing commercial and military aircraft
components reaching new highs in metal removal rates, tool life and
lowering overall fluids usage.
[MFM]
January 11
New
videos provide respirator and facemask safety guidance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has developed two new
videos for healthcare workers that feature training and guidance on
respirator safety.
[MFM]
January 8
OSHA
announces informal public hearing on hazard communication rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold three informal
public hearings to accept comments and testimony on the proposed rule to
align the agency's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with the United
Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
[MFM]
January 6
Chemetall
Introduces Metalworking Solution for Difficult-to-Machine Materials Chemetall introduces Tech-Cool 35052, a premium
grade, chlorine EP activated, heavy-duty semi-synthetic metal working fluid
specially designed for use with aluminum alloys (cast and wrought),
stainless steels, titanium, and high nickel alloys, such as Inconel and Hastalloy.
[MFM]
January 5
"Chart
Your Course" for the 2010 ILMA Management Forum
Start preparing now to attend the 2010 ILMA Management Forum in San Diego,
Calif., April 8-10, for three days of networking and vital lubricants
industry programming.
[MFM]
December 2009
December 28
Lanner
Anlagenbau Introduces Device to Extract Lubricants from Metal Chips
The metals industry produces thousands of metric tons of metal chips and
depends on improved technology for waste disposal and cost savings. Due to
this, many metalworkers find it necessary to give the metal chips and the
coolant the same importance as the proper manufacturing
process. Lanner Anlagenbau GmbH, a
specialist for chip processing, is supplying the Vetamat
plant, a solution for cost savings by recovering coolant lubricants from
metal chips and sludge. The plants are capable of achieving a
throughput of up to 2,000 kilograms an hour. [MFM]
December 18
Deublin'S
Through Spindle Coolant Deublin’s (sort of new) Through Spindle Coolant
(TSC) is advertised as paying for itself in terms of lower operating costs
for tools and coolant, when compared to flood coolant systems. [MFM]
Deublin coolant unions with "SpindleShield"
utilize a patented electronic leak detection system that detects coolant
problems and allows for rapid machine shutdown. Sounds pretty neat to us, so
we decided to check on these guys. Turns out they have a pretty nice
portfolio of nine issued US patents. Key to the latest one (Issued October
6, 2009) seems to be the seal. [MFM]
This is making us wonder - Who is the King of Intellectual Property
in the Metalworking Fluid Industry? If you think you know, please drop us a
line.
December 15
us
patent application for new antimicrobial metalworking fluid published by
uspto
On November 26, 2009, the pending application of Mark Fretz
and Paul Kutzko was published in accordance with
the USPTO's publication rule. The
Field of Invention states: "The present invention relates to aqueous
alkaline metal working fluids and concentrates thereof and processes for
their use while diminishing the likelihood of microbial
proliferation. In certain embodiments, the processes reduce the
presence of Mycobacteria in aqueous alkaline
metal working fluids or in a metal working environment." The
application was first filed on August 3, 2009 indicates the inventors have
chosen the USPTO fast track for examination. [MFM]
December 9
Join
the Chemidex Lubricant & Metalworking Fluids Cybrary Chemidex is a technical search engine designed
specifically for your Research & Development team. Product formulators
are given FREE and direct access to technical data (data sheets, MSDS,
brochures, articles, formulations) from the leading suppliers from within
the lubricant and metalworking fluids industry. [MFM]
December 6
bioreactors
enable hazardous fluid disposal
MSL Microcycle Technology uses a bioreactor unit
and 'friendly bacteria' to turn toxic, exhausted metalworking fluids and
oils into grey water that is safe to dispose of straight into the sewage
system. Be sure to check on that before you flush those friendly guys
into the POTW.
This sounds a lot like Blaser. I can't help but
wonder what happens if you try to treat the Blaser
products with this system. Maybe all of the "good" Blaser bacteria just gets
along with the "friendly" MSL bacteria and nothing really
happens. Maybe they fight and the bioreactor goes nuclear.
The MSLtechnology claims to replace disposal
processes such as vacuum evaporation and ultra filtration that produce
toxic oily waste residues requiring subsequent treatment and disposal in
landfills. Microbial Solutions also offers a diagnostics service for
components of used metalworking fluids, such as mycobacteria
and endotoxins. [MFM]
December 5
Gimme five
This is what we call a "JOB HAND." Want one? Didn't
think so. Manufacturing Technology Ejournal
Article "TIS THE SEASON FOR SKIN IRRIATAION" provides a list of
risk factors and preventative measures that are within the control of your
workers. This is the dry season, which adds to the risk. Before
they head home to collect workers comp, educate your machine
operators. Another example of why Metalworking Fluid Management and
Health and Safety management can be done from the same office (in small to
medium size factories). [MFM]
December 4
Sex, Flies and Videotape Will Big Pharma get FDA approval
for drugs that make your lover light-up like this when the mood is
right? That could save your marriage. Genetically engineered BarFlys could light up entire boulevards in cities like
Dallas, Texas. But seriously...
We first broke this story one year ago during an exclusive video-taped interview with Dr Passman
at MWF3. As you may remember, he was very excited about the
development of these products. Well now it's
official - LuminUltra Technologies Ltd has rasied the ante in the microbiological testing sector
by introducing the latest addition to their product line-up: Quench-Gone
Organic Modified (QGO-M). QGO-M is based on the measurement of
ATP and is designed for rapid microbial counting in organic-based samples,
such as metalworking emulsions.
The key is the Firefly. Click the link to
see what makes her light up. [MFM]
December 3
Water-Soluble
Coolants help extend sump life Rustlick has launched a new biostable
cutting and grinding fluid product line. PowerCool
coolants are water-soluble oils with new additives specifically formulated
to extend sump life at a competitive price. [MFM]
December 2
20,000
Pounds of deadly mist
A Yorkshire company has been handed a £20,000 fine
for putting the health and safety of employees at risk with industrial
chemicals. On November 30th, Koyo Bearings (Europe) Ltd pleaded
guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act and
was fined £20,000 and ordered to pay £15,280 costs at Barnsley
Magistrates Court. The Court heard that the entire 380-strong workforce at
Koyo Bearing (Europe) Ltd was exposed to metalworking fluid mist during
everyday operations.
Exposure to metal working fluid mist is a known cause of occupational
asthma and extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA).
Since 2005 there have been 15 reported cases of these illnesses by
employees at Koyo Bearings - the second largest exposure of its kind in the
UK at a single company. [MFM]
December 1
AEROSPACE
COMPLIANT GRINDING FLUID
Master Chemical Corporation has introduced TRIM OG223, a medium to
heavy-duty grinding oil that is ideal for grinding hardened steel alloys,
stainless steels and inconels as well as
titanium. [MFM]
November 2009
November 30
Clariant
expands in China Clariant, a Swiss-based chemical company, has announced
that it will start construction of a plant at Daya
Bay of Guangdong province. The new plant, which is expected to
be operational in early 2011, will produce ethylene oxide derivates that
are used in many applications ranging from crop protection to metalworking
and construction chemicals. [MFM]
November 24
Rustlick
Universal Wheel Skimmer increases fluid life
The Rustlick Universal Wheel Skimmer extends
coolant sump life by removing up to 1.5 gallons (5.7 liters) of harmful
tramp oil and way-lube oil an hour. [MFM]
November 20
New
Market Research Report Now AvailableReportLinker has added a new market research
report, Defoamers - A World Market Review,
to its catalogue. [MFM]
November 18
Free
Metalworking Fluid Downloads
Here's a great resource to find free downloadable documents on any
topic. There are a multitude of documents available on
metalworking fluids. Take your pick of:
FEN
to launch annual industrial buyers guide Factory Equipment News (FEN) will release 40,000 copies
of an industrial product buyers guide in February
2010 showcasing new manufacturing products. The guide will be
inserted into February issues of relevant manufacturing magazines published
by Reed Business Information. [MFM]
November 10
November
issue of TLT is here
Check out the 7th annual CMF plus edition of TLT in the November 2009
issue. [MFM]
November 9
Sludemaster
removes particulates from coolant Hirschmann Engineering UK has launched the
advanced Sludgemaster GFS-1350-HYDRO-DSD
filtration system. Specifically for use on center-less and
cylindrical grinders, the unit is able to remove particulates to below 10um
from a machine's coolant. [MFM]
Chlorine-Free,
Universal Coolant extends metalworking tool life BlaserSwisslube Inc.
has introduced Blasocut BC935 water soluble metalworking
fluid, a chlorine free universal coolant for machining and grinding of cast
iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum and high temperature
alloys. [MFM]
November 6
HIRSCHMANN
ENGINEERING MOVES TO NEW LOCATION Hirschmann Engineering USA, Inc. has announced
the relocation of its Headquarters location to Schaumburg IL from Elgin
IL. This new 4800-foot location will house the management,
sales and administration staff as well as the central warehouse for all Hirschmann manufactured products. [MFM]
November 3
Exxon
Mobil introduces additions to Mobilcut fluids
Exxon Mobil has launched additions to its line of Mobilcut
water-soluble cutting and grinding fluids under the Mobilcut
100, 200 and 300 series which are designed to offer easy waste
management. [MFM]
November 2
Cell
Planning Webinars
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will be offering two webinars
on cell planning:
- Six Steps to Cell Plans on November 12. Cost is $150.
- Cell Layout Planning on December 1. Cost is $195.
Information on both webinars can be found here [MFM]
October 2009
October 27
Batoyle
looks at health and safety in metalworking
Andrew Childs, business development manager of Batoyle
Freedom Group's Metalworking Division discusses the health-and-safety
issues associated with metalworking fluids and provides simple steps that
can be taken to reduce them and one of the latest advancements in fluid
technology addressing this issue. [MFM]
October 21
ISM
Report Indicates Manufacturing Expansion
According to the most recent Manufacturing Report on Business from the
Institute for Supply Management, the manufacturing sector expanded for the
second consecutive month in September, and the overall economy expanded for
the fifth consecutive month. [MFM]
Metalforming
companies predict a spike in business conditions during the next three
months
According to the August 2009 Precision Metalforming
Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report, metalforming
companies predict a spike in business conditions during the next three
months. The August report shows that metalformers
are feeling more optimistic about general economic activity than they have
since February 2004. [MFM]
October 19
October
edition of TLT available now
Check out this month's issue of TLT magazine to read about oil analysis and
a discussion of costs versus maintenance. [MFM]
Introducing
TLT’s ‘Bounce Back’ Program
TLT is offering a special advertising program with their "Bounce
Back" Program. Add one ad to your 2009 frequency and get
two 2010 placements FREE. [MFM]
October 12
Quaker
Chemical cuts ribbon on plant expansion
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held on Wednesday, Oct. 14 for the newly expanded
Quaker Chemical Corp. facility. The company’s expanded
Middletown facility is a 12,000 square-foot production building that will
house state-of-the-art computer controlled blending and transfer
systems. [MFM]
October 9
Exxonmobil
exhibits neat cutting and grinding oils Exxonmobil has launched the Mobilgrind
series of advanced neat cutting and grinding that are designed to improve
machining in high-speed automated machining centres
through enhanced equipment lubrication, increasing productivity and
delivering maximum performance from machine tools. [MFM]
October 6
New
general-purpose semisynthetic TRIM® SC520 offers great value to customers
Master Chemical Corporation has introduced a new, low-cost, low-odor,
improved sump life, value-priced, semisynthetic
metalworking fluid. It uses a proven EP-additive package to control
built-up edge and improve tool life and performs well in multi-metal,
multi-operational job shops. [MFM]
September 2009
September 24
Pre-Registration
for Lean to Green Conference Ends Tomorrow
Pre-registration for SME's Lean to Green
Manufacturing Conference ends Friday, September 25 at noon. After
that, registration can only be taken on-site. The conference
will be held September 28 - 30 at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel & Woodward
Conference Center in Austin, TX. [MFM]
September 22
Registration
Deadline Fast Approaching
The early registration deadline for the 2009 ASME/STLE International Joint Tribology Conference (IJTC),to
be held on October 19-21 in Memphis, TN, is September
25. Registration fees increase after the 25th. [MFM]
US
Demand for Soy Chemicals on the Rise
A new study out by The Fredonia Group, Inc. estimates that demand for soy chemicals
will increase 7.8% per year to $2.7 billion by the year 2013. [MFM]
September 18
Parts
Cleaning Station removes coolant, chips, and dust
Royal Products introduces the "Blow Off Station" which is
designed for removal of coolant, chips and dust from workpieces
and other components as large as 12 x 12 x 12 in. [MFM]
September 17
Metal
Mates High-Strength Steel Lubricants Line Unveiled
ITW ROCOL North America has introduced Metal Mates, a unique line of
high-strength steel lubricants are specifically engineered for use on
advanced high-strength steels. [MFM]
September 14
How
to Control Water Dilutable Metalworking Fluids Prolonging the life of the metalworking
fluid and optimizing its performance are very dependent on the control of the
metalworking fluid system, which includes maintenance of the mechanical
components as-well-as-the metalworking fluid and is as important as the
selection of the proper fluid. [MFM]
September 10
Rhein
Chemie opens new production facility for industrial lubricant additives in
Qingdao RheinChemie LOA (Qingdao)
Ltd., maker of additives used in metalworking fluids, corrosion inhibitors
and other indusrtial lubricants, has officially
opened a new production facility in Qingdao, China. [MFM]
September 8
John
Morris Scientific introduces new refractometer
John Morris Scientific has introduced the Atago
PAL 102S, a pocket-sized refractometer suitable
for metalworking fluid (water-based solutions), lubricant oil, and
hydraulic oil. [MFM]
September 2
Lean
Online Review Program (LORP)
Stay up-to-date with 24/7 access on the latest Lean principles! SME
is now offering eight online courses review, at a tactical level, key lean
principles, concepts and tools covered in the Lean Certification Body of
Knowledge. [MFM]
September 1
September
Issue of STLE Update Now Available
In this issue of STLE Update, find out about STLE's
"Speaker Database" - a place where events in need of a speaker
and speakers in need of an event come together, learn more about the role
of lubricants in optimizing transmission performance, and read more about
the Spanish researchers and their work with biolubricants.
[MFM]
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