Research and Markets: Toxicology of the Skin - Central Role of the Skin Barrier to Health and Disease
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Toxicology of the Skin" book to their offering. This key volume of the Target Organ Toxicology Series provides a fresh and modern approach to the subject of skin toxicology from the perspective of how the skin forms a barrier that protects the body from the external environment and how chemicals and drugs interact with the barrier properties of the skin.
A Sump is not a Swimming Pool
Although more historically confused with a urinal, Acculube would like to remind MWF Managers and Machinists that a sump is also not a swimming pool. For this reason, it is highly unikely that you will find Kylie Minogue floating in your sump. The absence of Ms. Minogue is not the only reason to be disappointed by the distinction. There are swimming pool chemicals that Acculaube insist are not proper for use in adjusting the chemistry of the sump.
IMTS 2012 Plans Underway
Plans are well underway for the year 2012’s premier manufacturing event, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which will be held Sept. 10-15, 2012, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The show theme for 2012 is Be There and is a call to action for the more than 82,000 industrial decision makers from more than 106 countries who will attend IMTS to get ideas and find answers to their manufacturing problems and challenges, but most importantly, to stay ahead of the competition.
Cutting Fluid Problem Solved
With the development of a new generation of bactericide-free cutting fluids, Henkel claims it has succeeded in banishing the drawback of emulsions splitting in use and the related bad odor nuisance, thus providing a long-awaited answer to a major problem associated with water-miscible metalworking fluids. They also state that the new emulsions of the Multan brand have proved themselves in industrial practice.
Chardon-Based Rhein Chemie Division Plans Pittsburgh Center
The Chardon-based Lubricant Oil Additive division of Rhein Chemie Corp. said it plans to expand its network by establishing a North American Technology Center in Pittsburgh next year. Rhein Chemie’s lubricant additives include corrosion inhibitors, sulfur-based extreme pressure agents and additives for greases, hydraulic oils, gear oils and metalworking fluids. They are sold under the Additin brand name.
November is Recycling, Reuse, and Treatment Month at METALWORKING FLUID MAGAZINE
Are your fluid management services as good or better than those of SOLUTION RECOVERY SERVICES? Are your fluild treatment products are better than those of ALPHA LAVAL? Well, you know how we are here at METALWORKING FLUID MAGAZINE. You will need to prove it. Send us your studies, press releases, whitepapers and videos. November is your month. The day of your Death Match is still beyond the horizon. Until then, the Manufacturing Manager's around the world need
Registration Deadline Extended for MWF Mgmt Certificate Course - Oct. 25th!
We just have received notice from STLE that the deadline to sign-up for the Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course (November 1-3) has been extended. PULL THE TRIGGER AND DO THIS. It's a smart investment. I have been working in, or otherwise covering the news for the Metalworking Fluid Industry for 20 years. In that time, the STLE courses have established themselves as the best source for training for Plant Managers , MWF Salesmen, and anyone else with responsibility for MWF management. Y
European Forum on Metalworking Fluids Nov 29-30, 2011
If you were looking for that excuse to take a European vacation on the company dime, METALWORKING FLUID MAGAZINE has it for you. The European Forum on Metalworking Fluids 2011 will present progress and topics in the application and management of metalworking fluids. Production equipment, fluid systems, legislation and quality management of subjects that will be covered in depth. Additionally, there will be four interactive workshops held, addressing specific issues and methods being used in industr
Tap Water vs. DI Water vs. RO Water
Suddenly having trouble emulsifying your metalworking fluid? As promised to a reader in our forum, Dom Ruggeri combines on-the-job experience and basic chemistry to provide a possible explanation for your problem. Thinking about switching to well water? Switching to a deionized water system? Maybe a reverse osmosis systems sounds like a good idea. Read Dom's article first.