Tufcut — metal cutting fluid

• Form factor: liquid, spray, foam
• Composition: blend of mineral oils, antioxidants, and EP (Extreme Pressure) additives
• Applications: cutting, drilling, turning, milling, thread cutting
• Temperature profile: high flash point (>150°C for the liquid); designed for heat removal

Purpose and functional properties

• Product series: specialised fluids for demanding metalworking operations
• Formula: mineral oils + antioxidants + powerful EP additives for extreme loads
• Effect: eases machining of hard and gummy metals, reduces scrap, extends tool life
• Heat management: efficiently removes heat, preventing overheating and built-up edge
• Precision: delivers clean cuts and consistent tolerances

Applications and typical tasks

• Operations: drilling, turning, milling, boring, broaching, threading with taps and dies
• Materials: stainless steels, high-carbon and high-strength steels, titanium, nickel alloys, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals
• Tools: drills, taps, milling cutters, turning tools, reamers
• Industries: metalworking, mould and die manufacturing, machine building, aerospace, repair shops

Benefits in production processes

Technical properties

• Surface behaviour: forms a robust oil film that withstands extreme pressure
• Film appearance: dark, oily liquid
• Application methods: spray or foam application, brush or drop feed for the liquid; foam is ideal for vertical surfaces

Practical benefits

• Longer tool life: significantly reduces cutting edge wear
• Surface finish: achieves clean, smooth finishes
• Heat dissipation: prevents overheating and distortion of tool and workpiece
• Productivity: enables higher cutting speeds and feed rates

Limitations and recommendations

• Not a universal lubricant for general machine lubrication
• Leaves an oil film after machining — clean before painting, welding, etc.
• Use with adequate ventilation and PPE (gloves, goggles)
• Silicone-free

Technical parameters and physico-chemical properties

Selection criteria for cutting lubricants

Choose this product if:

• You machine hard or gummy metals (stainless steel, titanium, etc.)
• You need to improve tool life and surface quality
• You perform demanding operations such as threading blind holes, deep drilling, or boring

Do not choose if:

• You need a medium that fully evaporates and leaves no residue
• The operation doesn’t require intensive cooling/lubrication (e.g., soft materials at low speeds)
• You require a food-grade lubricant for direct food contact → Alternative: choose an NSF H1-approved solution