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The End of Metalworking as we Know it

LNG Magazine EMEA - July 16, 2019

Metalworking fluid manufacturers face a barrage of evolving challenges to get their products to market. These may prove ...

Metalworking Fluid Best Practices Released in the U.K.

Metalworking Fluid Best Practices Released in the U.K.

May 17, 2018

Lubricants are essential to safe and efficient metalworking processes, but under certain circumstances they pose health ...

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Russian and European Challenges for Metalworking Fluids

December 11, 2017

When comparing metalworking fluid trends in developed markets, the forces and constraints that shape them can be diverse ...

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Last Word

January 20, 2017

Dick Beercheck covers the on-going biocides debate.

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Controlling MWF Bacteria without Boric Acid

May 23, 2016

Concerns about health, safety and the environment are forcing metalworking fluid formulators to find alternative biocide ...

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Improving the Lapping Process

February 17, 2016

Lapping is a highly precise metal removal process that produces extremely flat surfaces with very low roughness. Additiv ...

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Globalization Challenges Industrial Lube Suppliers

December 14, 2015

Globalization in the raw materials and additives markets is having a significant impact on lubricant manufacturing compa ...

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Improved Emulsifiers Control Foam, Avoid Labels

October 16, 2015

Fluid formulators and emulsifier suppliers are facing numerous challenges with regard to performance requirements, regul ...

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Exotic Materials Challenge Machining Fluids

October 16, 2015

Machine makers are moving from metal to more novel composites and alloys. To evolve accordingly, formulators of metal re ...

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REACH Deadline Looms for MWF Suppliers

February 15, 2015

The next big date for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals initiative comes in June ...

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Slow Growth for Europes Metalworking Fluids

October 21, 2014

Global demand for metalworking fluids has remained relatively flat since 2007. Demand in Europe reflects this trend wher ...

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Nigeria Plots Lube Industrys Future

October 21, 2014

Nigeria held its first Lubricant Summit in Lagos in August to discuss the state of the industry and plan the sectors fut ...

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Marketing Matters

June 19, 2014

George Gill reviews the global outlook for metalworking fluids.

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New Tools for Foam Control in Metalworking Fluids

February 12, 2014

Foam control is more critical in metalworking fluids because of the higher cutting speeds and higher pressures being use ...

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Last Word

February 12, 2014

Joe Beeton reports on the continuing use of formaldehyde in metalworking fluids.