Category Archives: Machining

METCOR 62

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METCOR 62 is an indoor, long-term corrosion preventative for all metals. METCOR 62 deposits a light, oily film that is “hydrophobic” to water and high humidity conditions. The deposited film is adaptable and not affected by changes in atmospheric temperature or relative humidity.

Benefits

  • Long term indoor protection
  • Excellent penetrating and wetting properties
  • Resists moisture and humidity
  • Water displacing
  • Fast drying, dry to the touch, non-gumming film protection
  • Easy to use – no mixing or measuring
  • Easy to clean off
  • Clear film for optimal part identification
  • Weldable residue
  • Fingerprint neutralizer
  • Can apply to machined parts directly without adverse effect from coolant residues.

Applications

  • Dipping parts after cleaning for in-process protection
  • Protecting parts for long-term storage or during shipping
  • Final protective step in tube mill or rollforming operations

 

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METCOR 60

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METCOR 60 is an oil-free, water-based corrosion preventative for in-process rust protection on steels and cast irons. METCOR 60 deposits a dry, mono-molecular film on metal surfaces. This protective film is clear and provides excellent short-term, indoor corrosion resistance.

Benefits

  • Economical-Water Dilutable
  • Environmentally & Operator Friendly
  • Non-hazardous (no oil or solvent)
  • No Flash Point
  • Safe (non-flammable)
  • Easy To Remove Or Clean Off
  • Clear Film (easy part inspection)
  • Biodegradable/Non-Toxic
  • Long Tank Life
  • Can be painted over with some paints
  • Prevents “White Rust” On Aluminum

Applications

  • Final rinse stage in cleaner lines
  • In-process rust protection of parts
  • Rust protection after machining
  • Dip tank coating
  • Protect parts during transit
  • Sealer prior to painting or coating
  • Anywhere short-term rust protection is required

 

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TAPEZE X-3

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TAPEZE X-3 is a high viscosity, E.P. fortified tapping and cutting fluid that is safe for all metals. TAPEZE X-3 is formulated to “cling” to your tap or tooling to afford the maximum of lubricity and tap life.

Benefits

  • Increased tap life
  • Safe on all metals, including aluminum and stainless steel
  • Improved part finishes
  • Eliminates chipping and galling
  • Improved thread quality
  • Reduces tool breakage
  • “Splits Out” of machining coolants
  • “clings” to tool without mess or waste
  • Economical – can use as is or as an additive

Applications

  • Bending
  • Blanking
  • Broaching
  • Cold Heading
  • Deep Drawing
  • Deep Hole Drilling
  • Drilling
  • End-Forming
  • Extruding
  • Metalforming
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Reaming
  • Stamping
  • Tapping
  • Tube- Bending
  • Tube- Drawing
  • Tube- End-Forming
  • Tube- Expanding

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TAPEZE X-2

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TAPEZE X-2 is a E.P. fortified paste for tapping all metals. TAPEZE X-2 paste “clings” to your tap to afford the maximum lubricity and tap life.

Benefits

  • Increased tap life
  • Safe on all metals, including aluminum and stainless steel
  • Improved part finishes
  • Eliminates chipping and galling
  • Improved thread quality
  • Reduces tool breakage
  • “Splits Out” of machining coolants
  • “clings” to tool without mess or waste
  • Economical and easy to use

Applications

  • Bending
  • Blanking
  • Broaching
  • Cold Heading
  • Deep Drawing
  • Drilling
  • End-Forming
  • Extruding
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Reaming
  • Tapping
  • Tube- Drawing
  • Tube- End-Forming
  • Tube- Expanding

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METKUT 687

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METKUT 687 is a high performance, neat cutting and forming fluid designed for difficult machining applications. METKUT 687 is a non-chlorinated product that utilizes the most advanced extreme pressure technology to provide exceptional tool life by withstanding heat and reducing friction at the cutting edge. METKUT 687 is the ideal choice for screw machining operations, deep-hole drilling and medium duty metalforming.

Benefits

  • Exceptional finishes on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
  • Non-staining on soft metals.
  • Low foaming in high pressure systems.
  • Excellent tool life.
  • High stability to both heat and oxidation.
  • Versatile – can be used as a cutting and forming fluid.
  • Easily cleaned with aqueous or solvent cleaners.

Applications

  • Broaching
  • CNC Machining
  • Deep Hole Drilling
  • Drilling
  • Machining- General
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Reaming
  • Tapping
  • Turning

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METCHEM 6550

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METCHEM  6550  is  a  medium-duty,  bio-stable synthetic machining  and grinding coolant for mixed metals. METCHEM 6550 is compatible with aircraft aluminums,copper alloys and yellow metals.  METCHEM 6550 is a unique blend of corrosion inhibitors, surfactants and anti-wear agents. This coolant provides exceptional fine settling, rust protection and detergency to most metals. METCHEM 6550 can beused in individual sumps and central systems. METCHEM 6550 does not contain petroleumoil, chlorine or sulfur.

Benefits

  • Non-staining on all aluminum alloys
  • Exceptional rust protection on steel surfaces
  • Bio-stable formulation reduces the necessity for biocide additions
  • Non-foaming at even the highest pressures
  • Compatible with all waters
  • Exceptionally clean running coolant
  • Long tool life and high surface finishes
  • Extremely long sump life
  • Outstanding fine settling properties

Applications

  • CNC Machining
  • Drilling
  • Grinding
  • Machining- General
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Sawing-Flood
  • Tapping
  • Turning

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SYNSOL 7080

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SYNSOL 7080 is a high performance heavy-duty bio-stable semi-synthetic metal working fluid for machining and grinding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. SYNSOL 7080 is formulated with    botanical  based lubricity  additives  and  when  mixed  with  water  the  unique  botanical chemistry of SYNSOL 7080 forms a stable emulsion, resisting the growth of bacteria. This product combines the best features of both oil and synthetic chemistry to provide a high performance semi- synthetic machining and grinding coolant without the use of chlorine. SYNSOL 7080 is formulated to provide exceptional tool life and long term, trouble free performance.  This unique formulation is a versatile bio-stable metalworking fluid with superior rust protection and unsurpassed rancidity control. SYNSOL 7080 can be used in individual sumps and central systems.

Benefits

  • Remains stable in sump for longer periods of time
  • No chlorine
  • Excellent rancidity control
  • Forms stable emulsion in hard water
  • Excellent corrosion protection
  • Excellent lubricity and cooling properties
  • Superior tramp oil rejection
  • Low foaming
     

Applications

  • CNC Machining
  • Drilling
  • Grinding
  • Machining- General
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Reaming
  • Sawing
  • Sawing-Flood
  • Tapping
  • Turning

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SWISSCUT 8060

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SWISSCUT 8060 is clear amber; high performance environmentally advanced Swiss machining lubricant derived from biodegradable materials. SWISSCUT 8060 has excellent lubrication properties for machining very difficult materials. SWISSCUT 8060 is recommended for use on Stainless Steel, Hardened Steel, Titanium, Platinum, and Aircraft Aluminum. SWISSCUT 8060 provides exceptional tool life by withstanding and reducing friction at the cutting edge – increasing feeds and speeds and providing long term, trouble free performance.  This product is non-toxic, non-irritating, and is pleasantly scented to be user friendly.

Components are carefully selected for purity, low toxicity, low odor, lack of irritation, and high OSHA Exposure Limits.  This helps reduce smoke, odor, from the machining process. Of even greater significance are the residual corrosion inhibition properties on the metal substrates.

Benefits

  • Excellent finishes on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Low foaming in high-pressure systems
  • Stable at high temperatures
  • Pleasant odor
  • Environmentally friendly - non-toxic, non-corrosive, low misting product
  • Non-dye clear, amber fluid

Applications

  • Broaching
  • CNC Machining
  • Deep Hole Drilling
  • Drilling
  • Grinding
  • Machining- General
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Reaming
  • Swiss Machining
  • Tapping
  • Turning

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SWISSCUT 8050

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SWISSCUT 8050 is clear amber high performance light viscosity cutting fluid designed for CNC Swiss Style machining and turning. SWISSCUT 8050 utilizes the latest technology for difficult machining applications. SWISSCUT 8050 is recommended for use on Stainless Steel, Hardened Steel, Titanium, Platinum, and Aircraft Aluminum. SWISSCUT 8050 provides exceptional tool life by withstanding and reducing friction at the cutting edge – increasing feeds and speeds and providing long term, trouble free performance.

Benefits

  • Excellent finishes on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Low foaming in high-pressure systems
  • Stable at high temperatures
  • Pleasant odor
  • Environmentally friendly - non-toxic, non-corrosive, low misting product
  • Non-dye clear, amber fluid

Applications

  • Broaching
  • CNC Machining
  • Deep Hole Drilling
  • Drilling
  • Machining- General
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Reaming
  • Swiss Machining
  • Tapping
  • Turning

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MICROLUBRICANT ML-725

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MicroLubricant ML-725 is a naturally derived minimal quantity lubricant typically applied in “drops” to eliminate traditional flood coolant applications. MicroLubricant ML-725 is ideally suited for near dry machining operations. MicroLubricant ML-725 is excellent on both steel and aluminum and it is the lubricant of choice for machining mixed metals. MicroLubricant ML-725 is the ideal replacement for any operation using water dilutable coolants.

Benefits

  • Eliminates coolant waste
  • Improves air quality – no misting
  • Eliminates coolant maintenance
  • Eliminates staining on sensitive metals
  • Eliminates corrosion
  • Unlimited shelf life
  • Eliminates post cleaning process
  • Produces dry chips – easier to process
  • Eliminates rancidity and odors
  • Cost effective
  • Eliminates costly additives
  • Eliminates petroleum oils
  • Eliminates mixing/measuring
  • Reduces friction and heat
  • Eliminates smoke and oil residue
  • Faster machining – Improved finishes

Applications

  • Bending
  • CNC Machining
  • Drilling
  • Machining- Microlubrication
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Reaming
  • Sawing
  • Sawing- Microlubrication
  • Stamping
  • Tapping
  • Turning

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