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CLS™ Development Series: Metalworking

Facilitated 6 week online Metalworking program

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Prerequisite: Participants must have access to Metalworking Fluids, 2nd Edition, edited by Jerry Byers

Stop sweating the CLS exam!
Lubrizol K2M in cooperation with the STLE has developed a NEW series of seven online programs to help you.

The Metalworking Program gives you critical knowledge of metalworking fluids. In 6 weeks, it covers metal cutting processes; the types of fluids and their role. It also discusses metalforming applications; including types, additives and the physical properties. Key aspects of metalworking fluid chemistry, the factors to consider when selecting a metalworking fluid, how to approach troubleshoot and the microbiology of metalworking fluids, including biodeteriation are also covered.

Curriculum & Topics

The Chemistry of Metalworking Fluids

  • Fluid Functions
  • Additive Types
  • Fluid Types
  • Lubricant Functions
  • Lubricant Requirements

Selecting a Metalworking Fluid for New Equipment

  • Performance factors
  • Performance characteristics
  • Benefits of selecting the proper metalworking fluid

Metal Cutting Processes

  • Fluid Types
  • Chip Generation
  • Role of Cutting Fluids

Metalforming Applications

  • Types
  • Additives
  • Physical Properties

Troubleshooting Metalworking Problems

  • Potential causes of reduced tool life in tapping applications
  • Performance and physical characteristics of metalworking fluids
  • Role of analysis in determining metalworking fluid problems
  • Metalworking Fluid Mist: Strategies Minimizing Exposure

Microbiology of Metalworking Fluids

  • Fundamentals
  • Biodeteriation
  • Microbial Problems in Metalworking Fluids

Lubrizol is a STLE™ Education Partner.
*The CLS™ Development Series does not replace the CLS™ exam or guarantee you will pass the exam – that will depend on your lubrication experience and expertise. Participants are expected to have access to or purchase critical reference texts to participate in this series. STLE and CLS are registered trademarks of The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.