Even with the best machinery and operators, coolant troubles are still prevalent among machine shops – sometimes getting the perfect fluid takes some extra help. Coolant management may be the extra help you need. An essential and big part of this process is selecting the best coolant for your machinery, and then installing proper handling procedures and guides.
For coolant to perform at its best, it needs to be monitored and maintained. However, even with premium products, problems can occur due to a lack of coolant management, contamination, and water quality issues. In turn, these coolant problems shorten tool life, lead to rancid odors, and can lower employee and operator morale.
Although coolant problems can affect every aspect of metalworking, there are several ways to prevent issues and remedy problems. Here are five common difficulties that machine shops face with their coolants and how to fix them.