Look for Opportunities for Dry Machining
Machining fluids are not always necessary, and industries should explore opportunities to reduce their unnecessary consumption. For instance, sometimes the metal stock may be coated with sufficient lubricant for certain applications, and manual stamping of thin malleable structures doesn’t require machining fluids. Optimizing process parameters to make the machining process suitable for dry machining can also help reduce fluid needs. Additionally, recent advancements in machining technologies might have eliminated the need for machining fluids or reduced their requirement. Industries should also look for these opportunities.