Winter Tip # 1
Chances are that the cutting fluid in your sump is 90-95% water, which means that it will freeze around 32°F (0°C), the same temperature as water, and because water-mix cutting fluid contains so much water it expands when it freezes.
If you use water-mix cutting fluids make sure that you keep your facilities ABOVE 50°F (10°C) or you risk freezing your coolant and causing very expensive internal damage to your machines.
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Tags: coolant, lubricants, metalworking fluids
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