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COOLCUT SOLUBLE THREADING

& MACHINING OIL (LATH OIL)

Coolcut Soluble Threading and Machining Other effects such as economy,
Oil is a bio-stable multi-purpose EP Nitrite corrosion inhibition, disposal of spent
free emulsifiable metal working/cutting coolant, etc. must be considered and may
fluid containing a highly sophisticated have a decisive effect on the choice of
system of extreme pressure additives, cutting fluid.
anti-foam, anti-rust and anti-bacterial An intrinsic characteristic of Coolcut
agents which forms a stable milky white Soluble Threading and Machining Oil is its
emulsion when added to water. inbuilt protection against bacteria. This is
more effective and longer lasting than the
ANTI-FOAM EP ADDITIVE: proteos offered by added bactericides.
The anti-foam additive is a non-silicone,
non-ionic, mineral hydrocarbon based foam To product an homogeneous emulsion,
control agent. Because of its chemical Coolcut Soluble Threading and Machining
nature and resistance to “plating out”, the Oil should always be added to water (with
additive produces long term stability both agitation). DO NOT add water to the oil.
in the concentrate and the resultant fluids. MACHINING:
The absence of silicone eliminates the For general machining requirements a
possibility of “fish eyeing” in subsequent concentration of 1 part Coolcut added
processes such as painting, anodising and to 20 parts of water (5%) will give good
powder coating.
results on free machining requirements. A
EP ADDITIVE: concentration stronger than 1 part oil / 10
The EP additive is a chlorine based parts water (10%) is seldom necessary as
branched chain, near pure compound. performance is not significantly improved
The additive is not genotoxic, resulting beyond this level, while detrimental effects
gin its acceptance by General Motors such as foaming can be created.
(International) for use in its plants.
GRINDING:
NOTE: Values stated herein are typical When used as a grinding fluid, Coolcut
and do not represent a specification Soluble Threading and Machining Oil should
not be used at a weaker concentration
APPLICATION: than 1 part oil / 50 parts water (2%).
Basically, water soluble emulsions are Weaker concentrations can significantly
used in operations where the necessity reduce the protection against corrosion.
for good cooling outweighs the need for Conversely, stronger concentrations may
lubrication. result in clogging of grinding wheels and
glazing of the work piece.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS PARTS WATER : PARTS OIL
FOR USE
Machining ...................................................... Mild Steel and Brass 20:1
Medium Steel 15:1
Hard Steel 10:1
Aluminium 25:1
Grinding ............................................................................................. 50:1
Rolling (suggested as a starting point) .................................................. 10:1
Rust Protection ............................................. Because of its superior anti-corrosive
properties, 40:1 solution of Coolcut Soluble
Threading and Machining Oil can be used as
a temporary rust protection for mild steels
in inside storage for up to 4 weeks.

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