Metalworking Fluids

Metalworking Fluids, 3rd Edition, is a technical reference co-published by CRC Press and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). Across 21 chapters, the volume examines fluid development, metallurgy, industrial applications, system maintenance, and regulatory analysis.

The book addresses the operational cycle of industrial fluids, including formulation, laboratory testing, recycling, and waste treatment. For the 2018 edition, coverage expanded with dedicated chapters on the rolling of metal flat sheets and the use of nanoparticle lubricants in metalworking operations.

Edited by former STLE president Jerry P. Byers, the reference supports professionals testing fluids, managing manufacturing applications, or supplying raw materials. The volume also provides study preparation for candidates taking the STLE-sponsored Certified Metalworking Fluid Specialist exam.