Machining & Metalworking
Machining & Metalworking Fluids for High-Performance Alloys
Halocarbon Metalworking Fluids are purpose-built for one challenge: machining the metals that others can’t. High-temperature alloys and refractory metals provide strength, oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance in service — but these same properties make them extremely difficult to machine.
Halocarbon MWFs solve this problem by delivering superior cooling. reliable lubrication and unique chip formation, enabling:
- Cleaner chip formation
- Faster machining throughput
- Extended tool life under extreme heat and pressure
- Exceptional surface finish on critical components
Where traditional coolants fail, Halocarbon MWFs deliver consistent, repeatable performance, even in the most demanding operations.
The Ultimate Edge in Machining Performance
Halocarbon MWFs are trusted in industries where component integrity cannot be compromised. By overcoming the limitations of conventional coolants, they enable cleaner cuts, smoother surfaces, and longer tool life across the most demanding industries:
- Aerospace – Propulsion systems & high-heat structural components
- Energy – Fusion reactor, gas turbines, furnace components, sputtering targets
- Defense – Missile & ordnance components, gun barrels
- Biomedical – Surgical tools, metallic implant materials, X-ray targets
- Industrial – Chemical process equipment, crucibles, high-wear tooling, additive manufacturing
- Performance Automotive – Turbochargers, racing components, dies, precision tooling
Engineers and machinists across these fields choose Halocarbon MWFs to achieve reliable surface quality, extended tool performance, and reduced machining variability — even in materials traditionally considered unmachinable.
What Makes These Metals Difficult to Machine?
High-temperature metals and alloys are designed to retain strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance in the most extreme environments. These same qualities — resistance to heat, oxidation, and wear — make them exceptionally challenging to machine, often forcing trade-offs in throughput, tool life, or surface quality.
These materials include:
- Refractory metals and alloys:
- Tantalum (Ta)
- Tungsten (W)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Niobium (Nb)
- Nickel-based Alloys:
- Inconel 718
- Titanium and Titanium-based Alloys:
- Titanium (Ti)
- TZM (Titanium-Zirconium-Molybdenum)
- C-103 (Niobium, Hafnium, Titanium)
Nonflammable
formulations that improve shop safety
Easy-to-Clean
fluids that simplify use and up-keep
No Biocides
or preservatives required
Don’t Re-tool, Don’t Re-train
Halocarbon MWFs are formulated to integrate seamlessly into existing CNC machining environments. They require no major changes to tooling, setup, or operator training, and can be used across a broad range of machining operations:
- Turning & milling
- Cutting
- Drilling & tapping
- Forming & stamping
- Wire drawing
- Honing
- Surface-finishing (including 3D-printed metal parts)
The Proof is in the Performance
Halocarbon MWFs provide significant benefits in the machining of high-temperature metals and alloys. Here are some benefits from real-world customer trials and feedback:
5x
Increase in
Tool Life
20x
Throughput
50%
Cutting Forces
200%
Surface Roughness
These gains directly translate into higher productivity, lower tooling costs, and more reliable part quality
Critical to Your Success
At the core of Halocarbon MWF performance is our proprietary PCTFE-based technology. This engineered fluid technology provides high-efficiency cooling, superior lubrication, and a localized chemo-mechanical effect that works with conventional machining processes to deliver non-conventional performance:
Cooling
Efficient heat-removal to manage extreme cutting temperatures
Lubrication
Reduced frictional forces for longer tool life & uptime
Chip Formation
Facilitates clean and efficient chip formation & release
Superior Quality
Reduced roughness, tighter tolerances, reduced defects
Corrosion Protection
Built-in rust resistance, protecting tools, machines, and parts
Choosing the Right Metalworking Fluid:
Halocarbon offers four MWF formulations engineered to meet the full gamut of machining demands. Each is compatible with standard coolant delivery systems and integrates seamlessly into existing CNC setups.
| Halocarbon MWF | Description | Recommended Uses* |
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Optimized for high-flow of coolant required during machining and fine finishing
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• Flooding systems
• Through-tool delivery systems |
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Versatile choice compatible with most machining processes and operations
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• Minimum Quantity Lubricant (MQL) delivery systems
• Flooding systems |
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A heavy viscosity fluid designed for metal forming and drawing applications.
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• Fluid bath delivery
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Thick and viscous fluid designed for manual application. Recommended for use in precision machining operations, drilling, or tapping and some forming.
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• Manual application (dropper, paint brush, or dip)
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Not seeing what you’re looking for?
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Contact us to discuss how Halocarbon can formulate a PCTFE-based metalworking fluid specific to your application.
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* InfinX MWF Light, Medium, and Heavy fluids can be delivered into a machining operation via a broad range of methods. The recommended uses shown here are merely the most common methods our customers use in their processes.
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Density (ASTM D4052) @25°C (77°F) |
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Halocarbon MWF
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Kinematic Viscosity
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Density (ASTM D4052) |
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@25°C (77°F)
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@40°C (104°F)
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@25°C (77°F)
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20 |
10 |
1.90 |
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68 |
27 |
1.93 |
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156 |
50 |
1.94 |
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420 |
82 |
1.94 |
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- Halocarbon MWFs have no flash point or autoignition points
- All InfinX MWF formulations include a proprietary rust-inhibitor to further protect your machining equipment and provide you with the peace of mind.
Let’s Create Your Next Breakthrough
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