Changes in concentration, emulsion hardness, and pH occur in the lifecycle of every metalworking fluid system. Left alone long enough, these and related effects manifest themselves to produce sensory detectable problems. How do you incorporate this into your boring Hazcomm training program? This troubleshooting guide from Zebraskimmers provide a great photographic reference chart of these effects.
If you are working with metalworking fluids at a facility in the United States, you are very familiar with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). You should also be familiar with the Hazardous Communication Standard promulgated by OSHA. As you may also know, some of the most popular metalworking fluids in the United States are imported from Europe and Asia. Every country has their own laws and regulations, and the differences create barriers to internat
Whatever the fluid manufacturer claims, the only thing that can ensure extremely long metalworking fluid life is a very efficient system for keeping the fluid clean.
Blaser Swisslube recently extended its ultra-modern Technology Center to 3200 sq ft. of floor space at its Head Office site in Hasle-Rüegsau (Switzerland). For the last four years, this is where the latest metalworking fluids to be developed are tested, and where the versatile machining operations of its customers and partners are recreated in a realistic way.
It's an American thing. We all like to try before we buy. We date before we marry. We test drive our cars. We even squeeze the Charmin in the grocery store before we take it home and wipe our asses with it. Eriez knows this is how we are, so their letting you try out their portable sump sucker for 30 days before you pay for it. It's a basic sump sucker, so its not rocket science. But if you are just on the fence about this decision for some reason, here's your chance to bring
Another reform of US Patent Laws, provided under another meaningless catchy name - AMERICA INVENTS ACT – which is designed to make you think your unlimited term congressman actually did something good for America, goes into full effect on March 16th. The Patent Office, affectionately known as the “No Patent Office” by thousands of patent attorneys, will be raising the bar for examination of all patents filed after that date. Essentially, your application filed after the 15th w
The price of everything keeps going up. As an end user, I hate it when the machinists get into the coolant and start “topping off their tanks” or mixing their own batch. The results are never good. Even in a controlled environment, expensive concentrate gets wasted. One metalworking fluid supplier is out to change the game by having you only pay for the metalworking fluid concentrate that you use. The DuMETER system from DuBois is designed as a
Is it possible that the metalworking fluids in your shop are a breeding pool for Legionella pneumophila? According to a recent study by HSE, the answer is “highly unlikely.” In fact, the levels detected in the limited study suggests that levels of Legionella DNA in used MWF samples are comparable to drinking water supplies. So, there is no need for you to evacuate the factory right now, but there is a significant asterisk to the report. Risks arising from the association of Legionella with b
Most “Expert End Users" believe the real secret of an excellent metalworking fluid program has far more to do with monitoring and maintenance than with the formulation itself. There are more things similar than different between the elite products, and more things different than similar between shops. Once the product is selected for the machine and the metal, Quality Control of the fluids in in your hands. Whatever may be the product, it is your
That sign is hanging out there again at more and more suppliers in the metalworking fluid industry. There are currently several opportunities available. Master Chemical Corporation is the lastest major player to announce that they are looking to hire. There is a US openings for a District Sales Manager for the Pacific Northwest. They are also looking for a General Sales
