Revision of E2657 - 09 Standard Test Method for Determination of Endotoxin Concentrations in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids

  • Posted on: 22 September 2011
  • By: Lisa Crossman

ASTM has created a new work item - WK34693 - to revise standard E2657.  The purpose of the revision is to harmonize the definition of "endotoxin" in this standard, and in two others in which the term appears.  All this means a llittle more work for Dr. Passman, so that that should keep him out of trouble for a while.

VOC-Free, Amine-Free Synthetic Metalworking Fluid

  • Posted on: 21 September 2011
  • By: Lisa Crossman

Introducing Gardocool 1000AF, engineered with Amine-Free technology, allowing for high levels of lubricity and corrosion resistance without the use of petroleum oils or volatile organic compounds (VOC's). The chemistry behind Chentall's latest innovation in aqueous metalworking coolants reduces harmful wastes and odors while increasing positive environmental and performance benefits to the metalworking process.

GET SMART! STLE's Metalworking Fluids Management Certificate Course

  • Posted on: 18 September 2011
  • By: Editor

STLE is hosting an upcoming certificate course in Southfield, Michigan, on November 1-3. Based on your previous interest or educational experience with Metalworking Fluids, we wanted to advise you of this upcoming opportunity and invite you to take part in an educational opportunity that matches up with your interests and career goals.

Analysing the Effect of Cutting Fluids on the Mechanical Properties of Mild Steel in a Turning Operation

  • Posted on: 15 September 2011
  • By: Editor

This article was published in February of this year by authors from Lagos State University in Nigeria.  The paper compares the effect on a mild steel when the metalworking fluid is varied.  Test were run using water, palm kernal oil, water soluble oil, and even dry cutting.  Tests were run at 355 rpm using Tungsten Carbide and High Speed Steel tooling. The resulting surface hardness of the samples was compared and related to the metalworking fluid and tooling.

UEIL ILMA MWF Symposium

  • Posted on: 11 September 2011
  • By: Editor

 UEIL is the Independent Union of the European Lubricants Industry.  What they do, in their owns words: "UEIL will keep you updated on all relevant changes in legislation, position papers, EU initiatives and of course events that we organise  ".  The 4th MWF Symposium in Barcelona, Spain has a number of great topics, as we have come to expect from this series.  Click the link to see the program, which looks great no matter who you spel

2nd Call for Papers: MWFs and VOCs

  • Posted on: 11 September 2011
  • By: Editor

March 8, 2012:  South Coast Air Quality Management District Headquarter, Diamond Bar, CA.  As we reported last month, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) are holding a symposium to discuss SCAQMD Rule 1144 - Metalworking Fluids and Direct-Contact Lubricants.  Papers are invited.  So are you.

TLT September Edition

  • Posted on: 11 September 2011
  • By: Editor

The September edition of Tribology and Lubrication Technology has arrived.  Unfortunately, not much in this edition for us metalworking fluid folks this month.  As always, we provide the link with permission from Tribology & Lubrication Technology, the official monthly magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a not-for-profit professional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill.

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