Cutting Oil Filtration and Recycling

Why Use Cutting Oils?
Cutting oils are believed to act as a lubricant in the interface between chips and the tool reducing friction and aiding in chip flow. The primary reason for the use of cutting oils is for lubrication to reduce process friction. Cutting oils are also employed to increase the rate of heat flow from the machining process, i.e. for cooling to remove any process generated heat. This lubrication and cooling improves the surface finish of the machined work. Additionally, the cutting oil is used to transport any chips away from the cutting zone.

When using cutting oils you may experience any of the following:
    • Unacceptable processed part
    • Excess chips in the "cutting zone"
    • Increased process friction
    • Elevation in process temperature

Solution: COMO Filtration Systems
Particulate contamination does not mean that the cutting oil must be disposed of and replaced. Through multi-pass filtration, the particulate can be removed from the cutting oil and thus the life of the cutting oil can be increased. Both fine and gross contamination can be removed through the use of multi-pass filtration. COMO Filtration will reduce part cracking and distortions, help reduce process friction and improve finish quality.