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ASTRO-CUT A is a medium-to-heavy-duty, biostable soluble oil concentrate containing approximately 70% mineral oil. It was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. This product is formulated without chlorine and has an amber liquid appearance.

Application Area: Drilling Applications, Grinding Applications, Machining Operations, Metalworking Equipment, Milling Operations, Sawing Operations, Tapping Operations, Turning Operations

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Iron, Metal

Features: Corrosion Resistant, Good Hard Water Stability, Heavy Duty, Long Term Protection

Metalworking Fluid Type: Soluble Oil

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Base Oil Type
Metalworking Fluid Type

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Highlights
  • Eliminates Need for Tankside Additives
  • Mild Pleasant Odor
  • Excellent Corrosion Inhibition
  • Long Lasting
  • Excellent Hard Water Stability
  • Operator Friendly

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications

ASTRO-CUT A is designed for use in all metalworking applications such as CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping and grinding. ASTRO-CUT A is also excellent on cast iron and sawing applications.

Recommended Concentration
Application Concentration Ratio Refractometer
Tapping, Sawing, Reaming 10% 1:10 10
General Machining 7% 1:14 7
Grinding 4% 1:25 4.5
Mixing
Concentration, % 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
Ratio 1:25 120 1:17 1:14 1:12 1:11 1:10
Refractometer 4.5 5.6 6.7 7.9 9 10.1 11.2

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Amber liquid, Opaque amber (Dilution)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Residual FilmSoft, fluid--
pH (at 20:1)8.8 - 9.2--
Specific Gravity (at 60°F)0.92 - 0.98--
Density7.8 - 8lbs/gal-
Total ChlorineNil--
Flash Point355°FCOC

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