concentration checks
testing for amount of oil
testing for microbes
disposal of MRF
maintenance
process performance
acceptability of MRF to the machine
operator |
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 | stability of the fluid |
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| lubricating ability of the fluid |
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| ability to prevent corrosion |
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| resistance to foaming |
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| proper concentration (in the case of water-dilutable MRFs) |
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| ability to reject contaminating oils |
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| ability to control the growth of microbes |
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| ability to be disposed of in an environmentally responsible way |
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How can these characteristics of MRF be ensured?
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| There are four elements in making sure that a metal removal fluid performs
efficiently: |
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| monitoring fluid condition |
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| regular maintenance |
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| monitoring of the metal removal process performance |
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| acceptability of the fluid to the machine operator |
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| In order to determine the condition of the MRF, it is necessary to test
various aspects of the fluid. Go to Testing to
find out what these tests are and how they're performed. To keep the fluid in good
condition, a regular program of maintenance is
needed. In addition, the metal removal process performance
itself must be monitored to make sure the fluid is doing what it's meant to do. |
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