Glossary
Cutting fluids - Role in machining and classification

Additive

A chemical substance dissolved in a fluid, giving it specific physical and chemical properties. Improves performance and/or provides new properties.

Aerobics

Refers to a microorganism that grows in the presence of oxygen.

Anaerobic

Refers to a microorganism that grows in the absence of oxygen.

Fog lights

The ability of a fluid, thanks to additives, to prevent the formation of microdroplets in the ambient atmosphere around a machine under the pressure of water spray or under the movement of a tool.

Anti-corrosion

The ability of a fluid, thanks to additives, to protect machined parts or machine components from corrosion.

Anti-foam

The ability of a fluid, thanks to additives, to not foam under pressure or pump flow by facilitating the escape of air bubbles contained in the fluid. Additives facilitate the deaeration...