A cutting fluid additive is a chemical that is added to a cutting fluid to improve its performance and application. It is mainly used to control the cooling, viscosity, lubricity, rust resistance, etc. of cutting fluid, prolong the service life of cutting fluid, and help control microbial growth and improve environmental performance.
First, the effect. After using cutting fluid additives, the properties of cutting fluid can be effectively improved, so as to significantly improve the machining efficiency of machine tools, reduce tool wear, reduce workpiece surface damage, reduce processing costs, and improve processing quality. In addition, the use of cutting fluid additives can also extend the service life of cutting fluid, reduce the frequency of replacement and save costs.
1.Improved cooling: Helps to reduce the temperature during metal cutting and prevents overheating of the workpiece and tool.
2.Enhanced lubrication: reduces friction between the tool and the workpiece, prolongs tool life, and reduces the surface roughness of the workpiece.
3.Enhanced cleaning action: Helps remove chips and oil stains and improves processing efficiency.
4.Enhance rust resistance: reduce rust after processing and improve the corrosion resistance of the workpiece.
2. Ingredients. The formula of cutting fluid needs to be comprehensively considered according to the type of processing material, processing requirements, environmental conditions and other factors, and common cutting fluid additives include preservatives, rust inhibitors, surfactants, extreme pressure agents, lubricants and environmental protection additives. Surfactants are the main ingredient that help reduce the surface tension of liquids for better cooling, lubrication and cleaning. Rust inhibitors are used to reduce the rusting effect of cutting fluids on workpieces and machine tools;Extreme pressure additives can provide good anti-wear properties and reduce tool wear. The key to the formulation lies in the ratio of various additives, which requires many trials and adjustments to achieve the effect.
3. Use. 1.Improved coolant performance: Improved cooling, lubrication, cleaning and rust protection.
2.Controls microbial growth: Helps keep the cutting fluid clean and prevents microbial growth.
3.Improved environmental performance: The use of eco-friendly additives helps to reduce the negative impact on the environment.
4.Enhanced tool life: Helps extend tool life by providing good lubrication and cooling.
Fourth, prospects. With the development of the manufacturing industry, the performance requirements for cutting fluids are getting higher and higher, so the market for cutting fluid additives has broad prospects. In the future, with the improvement of environmental protection requirements, harmless and environmentally friendly cutting fluid additives will gradually become the mainstream of the market. In addition, with the development of science and technology, the popularization and application of nanotechnology and biotechnology will also bring new opportunities to the cutting fluid additives market. At the same time, specialized cutting fluid additives for different industries and different processing requirements will also become a development trend.