Cutting Fluids for Machining Metals

Cutting fluids for machining common metals

• E = Emulsifiable oil, souluble oil diluted in ratio of 1:5 to 1:50 with water
• M = Mineral oil-Synthetic or natural based oils
• ML = Mineral oil- Lard(Tallow) combination
• P = Paraffin (Kerosene) - Use and store with extreme care
• S = Synthetics (Chemical cutting fluid)

Material	Sawing	Drilling	Reaming	Threading	Turning	Milling	Grinding
Carbon Steel Mallable Iron	E,M,ML	E,S,ML	ML,S,E	S,ML,E	E,S,ML	E,S,ML	E
Wrought Iron Stainless Steels Tool Steels	E,M,ML	E,S,ML	ML,S	S,ML,E	E,S,ML	E,S,ML	E
Grey Cast Iron	Dry, E	Dry, E	Dry, E	Dry, E, ML	Dry, E	Dry, E,	Dry, E,M
Aluminium Alloys	Dry,E,M	E,M,ML	ML,M,E	ML,M,E,P	E,M,ML,P	E,M,ML	E
Copper Alloys Brass, Bronze	Dry,M,ML,E	E,M,ML	ML,M,E	ML,M,E	E,M,ML	E,M,ML	E,M
Magnesium Alloys	Dry,M	Dry,M	Dry,M	Dry,M	Dry,M	Dry,M	Dry,M