MAG formulates Cyclo Cool for machining aerospace materials
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MAG's Cyclo Cool 900 and 5000 series synthetic coolants are additive-free, low-foaming and specially formulated for machining titanium, Inconel, beryllium copper, hardened steels, stainless steels and other superalloys. They were developed for the aerospace industry and are designed to provide a lower cost and high performance alternative to semi-synthetics and soluble oils.
The formulations of these two Cyclo Cool synthetic coolants provide boundary lubricant properties, while penetrating the heat barrier in the cutting zone, even at lower pressures (300 to 400 psi), to absorb heat from the tool and part, and minimise chemical reactions between tools and workpieces. Both coolants are clear in use for cutting zone visibility.
Low foaming Cyclo Cool 900 series coolants are intended for use in high-pressure, through-tool delivery systems at up to 2,000 psi, as well as flood coolant for chip flushing. The lubrication package in the Cyclo Cool 900 series varies to cover a range of applications from lighter duty high speed (10,000 to 15,000 rpm) milling to heavy duty drilling and tapping. Three formulations are available to match the severity of the application using concentrations in the 5-7% range. Cyclo Cool 900 series coolants reject 99% of tramp oil, allowing easy removal and reducing mist levels.
Cyclo Cool 5000 is an anionic synthetic cutting fluid developed for severe to extreme metalworking applications at delivery pressures of 300 to 400 psi or intermittent high pressure. It exploits a hybrid blend of patented lubricants that allow it to exceed the performance of high oil containing semi synthetics, chlorinated soluble oils and other heavy duty synthetics.
Cyclo Cool 5000, it is claimed, offers proven increased tool life with higher cutting feeds, increased feedrates and depth of cut. Its EP package provides heat activated boundary lubrication, while eliminating chlorine, sulphur and phosphorus. Cyclo Cool 5000 is also said to provide excellent corrosion control and is non-staining.
