Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Explain the Chemistry of Metalworking Fluids
- Describe metal cutting processes
- List the types of fluids and describe their role
- Discuss metalforming applications; including types, additives and physical properties
- Explain what is involved in troubleshooting metalworking problems
- Describe the microbiology of metalworking fluids
For a complete list of the learning objectives for each course in this program, click here.
Curriculum & Topics
The Chemistry of Metalworking Fluids
- Fluid Functions
- Additive Types
- Fluid Types
- Lubricant Functions
- Lubricant Requirements
Selecting a Metalworking Fluid for New Equipment
- Performance factors
- Performance characteristics
- Benefits of selecting the proper metalworking fluid
Metal Cutting Processes
- Fluid Types
- Chip Generation
- Role of Cutting Fluids
Metalforming Applications
- Types
- Additives
- Physical Properties
Troubleshooting Metalworking Problems
- Potential causes of reduced tool life in tapping applications
- Performance and physical characteristics of metalworking fluids
- Role of analysis in determining metalworking fluid problems
- Metalworking Fluid Mist: Strategies Minimizing Exposure
Microbiology of Metalworking Fluids
- Fundamentals
- Biodeteriation
- Microbial Problems in Metalworking Fluids
Lubrizol is a STLE™ Education Partner.
*The CLS™ Development Series does not replace the CLS™ exam or guarantee you will pass
the exam – that will depend on your lubrication experience and expertise. Participants are expected to have access to or purchase critical reference
texts to participate in this series. STLE and CLS are registered trademarks of The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.
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