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Metal manufacturing is an enormous and varied industry - requiring specialty lubricants to maximize production and protect workpieces, machine tools and optimize safety in the shop itself. Henkel strives to provide best-in-class performance for all of these factors in the Bonderite® Metalworking Lubricant portfolio. Dive deeper into the pros and cons of metalworking coolant types and feel more confident in selecting the ideal solution for your operation.
Control Friction |
Reduce Temperature |
Remove Metal Chips |
Prevent Corrosion |
Coolant Type
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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Straight Oil |
Excellent Lubrication Good Rust Prevention & Control Longer Fluid Life No Microbial or Biological Growth |
High Temperature Buildup Smoking or Misting Problems Dirty Shop Conditions Flammability Concerns Disposal Problems |
Soluble Oil |
Good Lubrication Good Thermal Control & Reduction |
Can Become Rancid Smoking or Misting Problems Poor Mix Stability or Foaming Dirty/Oily Shop Conditions Poor Rust Prevention Disposal Concerns |
Semi-Synthetic |
Good Lubrication Good Thermal Transfer & Control Good Rust Control Longer Fluid Life Cleaner Shop Conditions |
Potential for Foaming Hard Water Stability Concerns Compatibility Concerns with Other Lubricants |
Synthetic | Excellent Heat Transfer Cleaner Shop Conditions |
Poor Physical Lubrication Can Form Hard Residues |
Machining Operation | Straight Oil
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Soluble Oil
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Semi-Synthetic
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Synthetic
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Grinding | Ok
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Good
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Better
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Best
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Sawing | Good
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Better
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Better
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Ok
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Turning | Ok
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Better
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Best
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Better
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Screw Cutting | Ok
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Better
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Best
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Better
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Boring | Ok
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Best
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Best
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Better
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Milling | Ok
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Best
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Best
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Better
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Drilling | Good
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Better
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Best
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Better
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Deep Hole Drilling | Good
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Good
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Best
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Good
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Honing | Better
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Ok
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Good
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Good
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Tapping or Threading | Better
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Best
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Best
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Good
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Shaving | Best
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Good
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Good
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Ok
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Gear Shaping, Hobbing or Broaching | Best
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Good
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Ok
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Ok
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