STLE To Host Metalworking Fluid Management Program

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — is hosting its annual Metalworking Fluid Management Program from February 21-23, 2023, at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio (USA).

STLE’s program, sponsored by the Timken Company, features a two-and-a-half-day education program offering a comprehensive overview of metalworking fluid management while providing industry professionals with the latest techniques and practices for enhancing metalworking fluid operations. The course will cover key metalworking fluid topics such as chemistry, condition monitoring, management technologies, microbiology, mist, operations and condition management.

Additional program topics include:

• Global Harmonizing System (GHS) challenges
• Impact of electric vehicle production on metalworking fluids
• Introduction to metalworking fluid toxicology and industrial hygiene
• Machine tool fluid system design
• Microbe health effects and microbial contamination control
• Straight oil metalworking fluids
• Sustainability practices and chemistry
• Tank-side additives
• Understanding and preventing metalworking fluid failure
• Waste treatment

STLE says the course will benefit plant managers, shop supervisors, chemical management, technical sales and marketing, health and safety, environmental affairs, maintenance, waste treatment, coolant compounder (technical service and laboratory), chemical process operators and individuals new to metalworking technology.

“Companies can enhance their metalworking fluid operations by staying ahead of what’s next,” Ed Salek, STLE’s executive director, says. “STLE is pleased to offer metalworking professionals a course to level up their knowledge and skills with the latest practices and techniques.”

The program will run on Tuesday, February 21, Wednesday, February 22 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST), and Thursday, February 23 (8:00 a.m. – noon EST). The registration fee is $850 for STLE members and $995 for non-members, which includes a one-year STLE membership. Registrants will receive a comprehensive training book with presentation slides, instructor notes and three metalworking fluids case studies on the final day. A 50-question exam will be given to participants when the program concludes. The class size is limited. For more information and to register, go to www.stle.org or contact Rebecca Lintow, rlintow@stle.org; 224-895-0009. Click here to book a room at STLE’s host hotel for a discounted rate.