DURING the past 45 years, the metalworking production capacity of the United States has increased dramatically because of innovative changes in equipment technology. Machining, tools, and measuring ...

Anyone who has worked in a shop where machining of metal parts is the primary business knows that these operations tend to be noisy and "smoky." During my 21 years of industrial hygiene consulting ...

Fluid suppliers, normally the best source of information about a fluid, should be familiar with the health effects associated with the fluids to be used and supply up-to-date material safety data ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is helping employers provide a safer workplace for workers exposed to metalworking fluids. The publication of "Metalworking Fluids: Safety and ...

Traditional petroleum-based metal working fluids include a complex mixture of oils, detergents, lubricants and other ingredients that have the potential to be toxic. Fluid manufacturers have developed ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

Compiled By Jill Jusko The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a best-practices guide to help employers provide a safer workplace for workers exposed to metalworking fluids.