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Record 1 1986-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
CONT

Cutting oils are classified under two types: active or inactive. These terms relate to the oil's chemical activity or ability to react with the metal surface at elevated temperatures to protect it and improve the cutting action.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)
CONT

Une huile est dite active si des copeaux de cuivre qui y sont immergés pendant trois heures, à 100°C, noircissent.

Spanish

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