Choice is 'Clearcut' for Osborn Steel Extrusions
October 1st 2010

The Osborn Metals Group specialises in the manufacture of complex metal profiles and tubes used in a wide range of industries such as automotive, defence, aerospace and mining. At its UK plant, Osborn Steel Extrusions manufactures steel and titanium extrusions.

The extrusion process provides a near net shape profile which reduces material waste and cuts machining costs. To allow the company to manufacture thinner and more complex shapes, it has continued to develop its processes and make technical improvements. This included selecting a neat cutting oil to lubricate machining operations which cut many of the different shaped sections in various grades of steel.

Batoyle Freedom Group recommended Clearcut TA61, a low viscosity neat cutting oil formulated from specially selected base stocks and fortified with performance enhancing lubricity improvers. Coupled with the ability to maximise cooling and ensure rapid removal of fine swarf, it is effective in helping to maintain optimum tool life and surface finish.

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