QA Lubricants · Metalworking fluids

Water Diluted Machining Coolants

Cooling, lubrication, and protection at the point of cut

QA Lubricants offers a broad line of water diluted machining coolants for CNC machining and metalworking operations. Our range includes soluble oils, semi-synthetic coolants, and full synthetic coolants for a wide variety of machining requirements.

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Options range from economy through premium formulations, including products for demanding aerospace machining. Product selection can be matched to the metal, operation, tooling, water conditions, concentration, and performance requirements of the application.

Soluble oils · Semi-synthetics · Full synthetics · GTL & Vegetable Emulsions

CNC milling operation flooded with water diluted machining coolant. — Water diluted machining coolant in a CNC milling application

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Soluble Oils

QA and QualiChem options for general machining, grinding and higher-lubricity applications.

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Semi-Synthetics & Micro Emulsions

Compare fluids by material, machining demands, water quality and sump-life requirements.

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Synthetic Coolants

Oil-accepting and oil-rejecting formulations for light-duty work through demanding machining.

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GTL & Vegetable Emulsions

QualiChem GEOCOOL GTL coolants and EQO-PURE vegetable-derived micro-emulsions.

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Coolant solutions

Typical applications

CNC machining
Milling and turning
Drilling and tapping
Grinding operations
General metalworking
Demanding aerospace machining

Coolant solutions

Product range

Soluble oils
Semi-synthetic coolants
Full synthetic coolants
GTL & vegetable emulsions
Economy formulations
Mid-range formulations
Premium formulations

Coolant solutions

Selection factors

Metal or alloy being machined
Machining operation and tooling
Water quality and makeup concentration
Desired surface finish
Cooling and lubrication requirements
Sump and maintenance considerations

Built around the application

A broad range of water diluted coolant options

Water diluted machining coolants are available in multiple formulation types and performance levels. QA Lubricants can help narrow the options based on the machine, operation, metal, water conditions, and the balance of cooling and lubrication required.

Different water diluted machining coolant appearances shown in laboratory beakers. — Water diluted machining coolants are available in soluble, semi-synthetic, and synthetic formulations.

Soluble Oils, Semi-Synthetics, and Full Synthetics water diluted machining coolant options.

CNC machining operation with water diluted coolant applied at the point of cut. — Machining performance at the point of cut

Precision machined metal components after CNC machining. — Precision-machined parts and finished components

Major brands

We also carry leading lubricant brands.

Ask our team about availability and product options for your specific machining coolant application.