Corrosion And Metalworking Fluids

Here's an excellent article covering causes of corrosion from ph and swarf to water hardness and bacterica count.

By Greg Foltz, Manager
Engineering & Development
Consumable Products Division, Milacron Inc.

By definition, corrosion is the partial or complete wearing away, dissolving or softening of any metal substance by chemical action. The term “rust” is often misapplied or misused, as it applies only to iron and steel. The term “corrosion,” however, is all inclusive, in that it not only applies to ferrous metals but also to non-ferrous metals. The following discusses the causes of corrosion and possible corrective actions. Read more here