Metalworking Fluids summarizes the latest thinking on various technologies related to metalworking fluid development, evaluation, and application.

Features:

• Contains new chapters on metal cutting, air quality and fluid mist in the workplace and costs and benefits of metalworking fluids
• Contains revised chapters on fluid performance, microbial control, waste treatment management, and health and safety issues
• Presents various technology relating to metalworking fluid development, evaluation, and application
• Offers a comprehensive glossary of terms and definitions

Contents

1. Introduction: Tracing the Historical Development of Metalworking Fluids
2. Metallurgy for the Nonmetallurgist with an Introduction to Surface Finish Measurement
3. Metal Cutting Processes
4. Performance of Metalworking Fluids in a Grinding System
5. Metalforming Applications
6. The Chemistry of Metalworking Fluids
7. Laboratory Evaluation of Metalworking Fluids
8. Corrosion: Causes and Cures
9. Microbiology of Metalworking Fluids
10. Filtration Systems for Metalworking Fluids
11. Metalworking Fluid Management and Trouble Shooting
12. Recycling of Metalworking Fluids
13. Waste Treatment
14. Contact Dermatitis and Metalworking Fluids
15. Health and Safety Aspects in the Use of Metalworking Fluids
16. Generation and Control of Mist from Metal Removal Fluids
17. Regulatory Aspects of Metalworking Fluids
18. Costs Associated with the Use of Metalworking Fluids

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