Machine Cutting Coolant

Chip rite general purpose coolants.

Machine cutting coolant.

Cutting fluid is a type of coolant and lubricant designed specifically for metalworking processes such as machining and stamping. Also known as straight oils they help reduce friction and trap debris created by lathes drills or mills. Jtm product inc s chip rite product line offers machine shops economical options formulated specifically for high turnover operations. These products are designed to offer general purpose performance in a wide variety of applications on multiple metals using tried and true technology.

Designed for use with misting systems these coolants have excellent cooling properties for intermittent machine cycles when milling and turning. Occasionally lard animal fat or whale oil was added to improve the oil s lubricity. Apply just a few drops of these coolants to your cutting tools before and during milling and machining to reduce heat with very little cleanup. Always be sure to check your machine manual for the recommended type of coolant as there are so many makers of machines.

In the beginning machine coolants consisted of simple oils applied with brushes to lubricate the machine tool. There are various kinds of cutting fluids which include oils oil water emulsions pastes gels aerosols mists and air or other gases cutting fluid are made from petroleum distillates animal fats plant oils water and air or other raw ingredients. Machine coolants have been used extensively in metal cutting operations for the last 200 years.