Technical Articles

Navigating international standards and regulations is challenging, but the benefits of a broader customer base and increased market opportunities are worth the effort.

Advanced manufacturing materials are exactly what the industry needs to drive aerospace and automotive innovation — but they have their own machining challenges compared to traditional metals.

The ALIA/F&L Asia Lubricant Exhibition, held from September 9-11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featured a business roundtable that explored the transition to a circular economy and its implications for businesses and society.

At the Master Fluid Solutions booth at the Windsor Expo, Dave Foster spoke about how Master Fluid Solutions is helping shops deal with their coolant replacement costs by offering new customers “buy one drum, get one free”.

Automating cutting fluid management can free shopfloor employees from what would otherwise be labor-intensive maintenance tasks.

Resilience has always been a goal in manufacturing but it has become the top priority after the roller coaster ride of recent supply chain disruptions and the unsteady economic landscape.

As coolant affects many operations within a facility, ignoring cutting fluids to focus on other areas of the business will result in huge missed opportunities to save money.

Metalworking shops are key to saving North American manufacturing, but a new wave of entrepreneurs need to answer the call.

The growing Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model makes advanced automation more accessible and efficient than ever previously imagined.

As manufacturing operations become more high-tech in Industry 4.0, cutting fluid management becomes increasingly important to reduce downtime.

Commercial aircraft demand outpaces production as manufacturers struggle to keep up—the aerospace industry forecast for 2024 with forecasted trends from Justin Geach, Global Director of Marketing, Master Fluid Solutions.

Recession-proofing strategies don’t merely serve as a lifeline during the economic downturn currently impacting the manufacturing market; they lay the foundation for long-term success and security when demand eventually rebounds.

The manufacturing industry is perfectly poised to help Gen Z align their careers with the causes they’re passionate about—and build a loyal and skilled workforce to help achieve industry-wide sustainability goals.

The skills needed to work in manufacturing are evolving rapidly, with high-tech capabilities like programming, machine and robotics repair, and quality control becoming increasingly necessary to meet employer needs.

Semiconductor, EV and solar panel manufacturers are struggling to find machinists and engineers as the sectors grow in the U.S.

Steel volatility was a defining feature of 2022 for manufacturers. Fortunately, while experts predict steel supply will remain fragile for the rest of the decade, steel prices are rising, and the metal industry is recovering.

Cutting fluids are trending toward an emulsion of water with high-performance semi-synthetics. But it takes clever chemistry to create the optimum mix.

The reshoring and nearshoring movement to bring production and sourcing closer to home has gained new momentum in the wake of COVID-19 and the resulting global supply chain disruption.

Automation can amplify the benefits of cutting fluid management while reducing the maintenance burden on shopfloor employees.

Master Fluid Solutions has unveiled its latest innovation, the semi-synthetic microemulsion coolant TRIM^® MicroSol^® 685XT.

TRIM MicroSol 685XT provides excellent cooling and mechanical lubricity, along with the machine friendly characteristics you expect from a premium TRIM coolant.

A large share of the world’s titanium, an essential component of modern aircraft making, comes from Russia. Due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there has been a reshuffle in its supply.

Automation is quickly transforming every industry—from time-saving software for business administration to large-scale robotics systems for manufacturing.

Four basic stages that small manufacturers should follow to optimize their investment in automation.

Manufacturing automation is more than machines that streamline production. It is an incredibly diverse field of solutions, and doesn’t always involve assembly line robots and artificial intelligence.

With the recent increase in reshoring efforts, machine shops can increase their value and boost the overall strength of domestic manufacturing from the bottom up.

Although automation continues to be an area of investment for many manufacturers to reduce the skills gap, many companies are now searching for automation engineers.

Given the scarcity of titanium ore in the market, aerospace manufacturing faces pressure to make the most of their available supply. Here are four strategies to conserve this valuable resource.

Due to their ability to perform small, large, or custom jobs with flexibility, job shops are a highly competitive and sought-after industry in North America.

Additive manufacturing is no longer just a competitor to traditional manufacturers—it’s becoming a valuable partner in the quest for higher quality, greater efficiency, and less waste.

In 2021, a record-breaking 47 million people quit their jobs, beginning what economists term The Great Resignation, impacting every industry, including the manufacturing sector.

When management lacks insight into what's happening on the shop floor, they can miss opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and even ensure worker safety.

Master Fluid Solutions announced the promotion of Justin Geach to global director of marketing. Geach has worked at Master Fluid Solutions for eight years in various sales and marketing roles.

In September, the U.S. Government launched the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative, allocating funds to improve manufacturing infrastructure in partnership with the Department of Defense.

Master Fluid Solutions announces the newest emulsion to join their signature North American TRIM line, TRIM E860, an ideal solution for heavy-duty and general machining.

Justin Geach, Master Fluid Solutions' Global Director of Marketing talks all things inflation, supply chain challenges, and labor shortages in 2023.

Erica Denton, Global Vice President of Supply Chain & Procurement, Master Fluid Solutions, discusses the dos and don'ts of successful mentoring to help guide mentors to success.

With so much upheaval impacting manufacturers in every sector, industry leaders are learning how to find a solution to avoid supply chain problems in the future.

Master Fluid Solutions launches a product tailored to the unique and complex needs of medical manufacturing: TRIM MicroSol 642RX, designed to be low-foaming with high lubricity and a long sump life.

Master Fluid Solution' TRIM MicroSol 642RX is specifically formulated for medical devices, prosthetic devices, and endoscopy and surgical tool manufacturers.

The Machine Components/Cleaning/Environmental Pavilion at IMTS 2022 featured solutions to keep shops running and Master Fluid Solutions featured a line of aqueous low-foam cleaners.

Global Vice President of Strategy & Marketing at Master Fluid Solutions Ahmed Tahir's talks about his hopes for the second half of 2022 in regards to raw material inflation.

Cutting fluid, an often a neglected aspect of a metalworking operation, can have a big impact. Here's what to expect from a site visit with a Master Fluid Solutions field sales and service expert.

Master Fluid Solutions experts discuss the importance of metalworking fluid and its many functions when cutting metal—some of which, you might not expect.

Global Vice President of Strategy & Marketing at Master Fluid Solutions Ahmed Tahir talks about Master Fluid Solutions' origin story, safety priorities, and unique data collection process.

When GCG Industries made an investment in a new high-pressure coolant, they were more than happy with their choice—TRIM MicroSol 585XT from Master Fluid Solutions.

From manufacturing associates all the way up to the chief executive officer, everyone’s duties and goals at Master Chemical Corp. (Master Fluid Solutions) are made available to everyone else.

TRIM MicroSol 590XT is an advanced semi-synthetic micro-emulsion coolant that has been specifically developed to meet the needs of those serving the aerospace sector, both now and in the future.

The dictionary defines foam as a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid. It doesn't sound threatening, but in the metalworking field, foam can be a real challenge.

Fluid recycling is an easy way to operate more efficiently and affordably and companies who recycle and manage their fluids can realize a 40 to 60 percent reduction in coolant purchases.

Better choices relating to tools, coolant, programing, and machining parameters can combine to reduce energy use by up to 73% of what a plant’s established processes would normally consume.

Difficult-to-cut materials such as heat-resistant superalloys and titanium create more heat during the machining process than steel generates when it is being cut.

For its sustainability research, the GKN plant installed a coolant recycling system with a XYBEX centrifuge from Master Chemical (Master Fluid Solutions). The results were outstanding.

Inherently low-foam coolants, like Master Fluid Solutions' TRIM MicroSol 585XT provide safer operating environments, and also allow for increased cooling via improved heat transfer.

Grinding fluid use is very important in the grinding process because it reduces the effects of friction, removes heat from the work zone, and increases material removal.

Perrysburg's Master Chemical Corp. (Master Fluid Solutions) is a decades-long survivor in an industry that has seen thousands of companies disappear in recent years.

Using an independent laboratory to test different coolants can provide the impartial data needed to make the right choice for machining titanium while extending tool life.

Coolant management has become one of the most important functional aspects of metalworking. Everyone wants to use less coolant, make it last longer and thereby reduce cost. But how?

Starting with the wrong fluid makes management very difficult, if not impossible. That means it is critical to select a fluid that meets plant needs and a fluid selection committee is recommended.

Everything you need to know about grinding fundamentals, wheel preparation, and grinding fluids to help you take the first steps in improving your grinding system.

Ingersoll found the perfect solution to their smelly, sour sumps - a recycling system from Master Fluid Solutions. The change was inexpensive, and the results - approximately $13,000 in savings.

Machine tool design, installation, and operation influence coolant usage and performance in important ways. Here's how to make sure your machine tools and systems are coolant compatible.

Dermatitis can be caused by many factors in the metalworking environment. Here is an article all about those causes and how to go about combating it.

Hard water badly degrades coolant performance. To maximize the efficiency and longevity of coolant, pure water is essential—and not as hard to come by as you might think.

Cutting fluid, an often a neglected aspect of a metalworking operation, can have a big impact. Here's what to expect from a site visit with a Master Fluid Solutions field sales and service expert.