European Webinar Series - Launching This Month!

In addition to our regular webinar program, we are launching a new series this month - the European Webinar Series. This series will feature events starting at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (Chicago, IL), instead of the usual 12:00 p.m. (to accommodate a European audience). In addition, the presenters will provide a European perspective designed with a European audience in mind, focusing on issues particularly relevant to you. The series is open to anyone, regardless of time zone, so feel free to get registered!

Scheduled events include:

• 9/3: Electrostatic Discharge in Hydraulic and Lubricating Systems, with instructor John Duchowski, HYDAC | Register
• 10/9: Base Oils for Lubricating Greases, with instructor Valentina Serra-Holm, Nynas AB | Register
• 11/25: Metalworking Fluids (topic TBA, focusing on borates and other EU regulations), with instructor Neil Canter, Chemical Solutions | Register
• December (TBA): Performance Mapping of Engine Oils for Energy Efficiency, with instructor Ksenija Topolovec Miklozic, Powertrib | Register

If you're interested in presenting in our series or you'd like to suggest a topic or presenter, please contact Kara Sniegowski at ksniegowski@stle.org. 

Q3 Webinars Open for Registration

The next three months we're featuring the following webinar topics: synthetic MWFs and MWF corrosion/test methods, synthetic fluids, grease/lubricant failure analysis, grease markets and selecting a lubricant for rolling element bearings. See below for more details on each and to preview upcoming topics.

Fluorocarbons
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 16, 2014; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Thomas Blunt, DuPont
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
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[Click here] to register now (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)
You may also be interested in this archived webinar: Esters, presented by Gene Zehler, BASF | Purchase

Metalworking Corrosion Issues & Test Methods
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 30, 2014; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Jerry P. Byers, Cimcool Fluid Technology
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
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[Click here] to register (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)

Grease & Oil Lubricant Failure Analysis
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2014; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Paul Shiller, University of Akron
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
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Grease: The Niche Market Opportunity
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2014; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Chuck Coe, Grease Technology Solutions, LLC
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
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Synthetic Metal Removal Fluids
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2014; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Alan Eckard
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
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Lubrication Selection for Rolling Element Bearings
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2014; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Jim Oliver, SKF Bearings
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
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Q3 Webinar Topics:

• 10/8: Base Oil Groups I-V: Manufacture, Properties & Performance with instructor John Rosenbaum, Chevron Global Base Oils
• 10/15: Turbine Oil Analysis Report Interpretation with instructor Matt McMahon, TestOil
• 11/5: Fundamentals of Rust Preventives for Temporary Corrosion Protection, with instructors Greg Moran and Ben Faber, The Lubrizol Corporation
• 11/11: Considerations for Thin Section Bearings & Their Lubrication, with instructor Les Miller, Kaydon Bearings
• 12/3: Determining & Solving Varnish Problems, with instructor Dave Wooton, Wooton - Consulting
• 12/10: Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants for Vessel General Permit Applications, with instructor Alexei Kurchan, CRODA

[Click here] to see all topics booked for 2014 (new events posted as information becomes available)
[Click here] to download all upcoming and archived webinars sorted by topic
[Click here] to view online events in our calendar

Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course to be held in Philadelphia, PA



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The Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course is back for 2013, and registration is now open!

Course Details 

Date/Time: 2 1/2 day course held February 19-21, 2013 (Tues-Thurs)

Location: Hampton Inn at the Airport, 8600 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Instructors: Dr. Neil Canter and Dr. Frederick Passman



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Overview: This course provides a comprehensive overview of metalworking fluids, and is led by industry-renowned experts. The course is tailored to provide you with a comprehensive look at the latest techniques and practices that are sure to improve your metalworking fluid operation. The course gives you the opportunity to review the various operations that use metalworking fluids, explore the fundamentals of fluid and additive chemistry, analyze factors that affect the quality of metalworking fluids and the work environment, learn about the unique aspects of metalworking fluid microbiology and toxicology, and review a broad range of condition monitoring tests, learning how to use condition monitoring to manage metalworking fluids in individual sumps and large central systems.

Course Fee: $600 for STLE members; $735 for non-members (includes 1 year of free membership)
Inclusions: Course book/materials, lunch on full course days, breaks, additional resources

You can also sample the local Philadelphia Section's monthly technical meeting on February 21. Click here for details. Please note: registration for the meeting is separate from the course. You'll need to register through the Philadelphia Section.

[Click here] for course details
[Click here] to register - registration deadline is January 16, 2013 (deadline is for course registration, hotel booking and CMFS exam sitting).

Benefits

• Actively participate in case studies, quiz balls, open panel discussions and more - giving you an opportunity to apply and discuss the concepts you've just learned
• Grow your network during lunch by interacting and having discussions with course participants and instructors
• Solve common MWF problems and challenges - including those you've experienced on a daily basis
• Stay up-to-date with an overview of hot topics in the industry and how they apply to you and your work
• Document what you've learned with an optional post-course exam (different from the CMFS exam sitting)
• Maximize your time by attending training and taking the CMFS exam in one fell swoop (exam is offered only if requisite attendance is met, and is separate from the course post-exam; the sitting will take place on Thursday afternoon, after the course has concluded).

Testimonials
“Having little experience with Metalworking Fluids, this course appeared to be a great opportunity to learn about different aspects of these products, without having a lean towards one manufacturer or type of product. The presenters appeared very informed on their topics, and the case studies were a good way to help observe how to investigate different issues tied to metalworking fluids. I also appreciated the electronic copies of the presentations to have as references. I would recommend this course to people in a position such as myself, where one has some familiarity with Metalworking Fluids, but does not have intricate knowledge of them.”  -Mitchell Hunt, John Deere

 

"I learned more than I thought I would and I have a greater appreciation for formulators and troubleshooters in Metalworking Fluids." - Course Attendee

"I took this course in order to increase my knowledge of the metalworking fluid market. As an additive supplier I wanted to gather insight on the issues my customers face with their own customers. What I received was my expectations and more. I not only learned problem solving for a machine shop but learned more about microbiology and ways to combat it with metalworking fluids. I thought the instructors were very knowledgeable and were able to reach a diverse audience with both basic terminology and also expanding the terminology for those who were advanced. The information presented at this course is so good, I believe I will take the course in the future to help review the topics presented and I am sure I will pick up new ideas.”  -Jason Pesek, Polartech

 

"The course is taught by industry veterans whose insight and experience is both enlightening and intriguing to anyone with basic knowledge of the field and seeking to further develop their skills." - Course Attendee

"STLE's Metalworking Fluids Management Certificate Course is a keystone for any one involved in the business. The instructors and staff are very informed and helpful." - Tim Harris, Chrysan Industries

 

"The course was hugely beneficial. Lots of info I didn't know I was missing. Course material will be useful for me and other people in the lab." - Lina Nashif, Lube-Tech

Will you be attending the 2013 MWF Management Certificate Course? If so, what would you like to learn?

Brand New: Customized Content for the STLE Audience

We're working to create more customized content for you via technical newsletters. These newsletters will feature content all related to one topic (for instance, Metalworking Fluids), and will be put together by our technical committees. The articles included in each newsletter will be easily digestible and will be posted online quarterly (or on a regular schedule).

First Newsletter Release: MWFs
In this first release, which will be sent out Monday, July 23, the newsletter is focused on Metalworking and Metalworking Fluids. As we build up more content, there will be newsletters devoted to each technical committee, including bearings, gears, grease, and so on. See the full list of committees for more information. If you'd like to suggest a newsletter topic, just let us know.

This newsletter includes articles written by John Burke; Neil Canter; Alan Eachus; Alan Eckard, Vice President of Technology with Monroe Fluid Technology; Frederick Passman; and John Steigerwald, Vice President of Etna Products, Inc. The articles included are:

• Water-Diluted Metalworking Fluids and the Interaction with Fresh Metal Chips and Parts, by John Burke (first article in a five-part series)
• Metalworking Fluid Chemistry and Tankside Additives, by Neil Canter
• Design to Minimize Microbial Multiplication, by Alan Eachus
• Metal Removal Fluid Management, by Alan Eckard
• Biological Deterioration of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids, by Frederick Passman
• Metalworking Fluid Operations: Why the Metalworking Fluid is Important, by John Steigerwald

How to Access or Sign up for the Newsletter
Non-Members: If you're interested in receiving this newsletter, but you're not a member - all you have to do is sign up on our website for free. Visit our homepage, http://www.stle.org/, and click "Create An Account" on the left hand side of the screen. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click to create a non-member account. If you think you might have an account, or the system says it recognizes you in the database or says there is a duplicate, please contact us to get your login information. You can contact us at (847) 825-5536 or at information@stle.org.

Members: If you're interested in receiving this newsletter and you're already a member, log on at http://www.stle.org/, and click "Update My Demographic Information" on the right hand side of your profile. There, under Interests, you'll find a list of topics and you can select what you're interested in (including Metalworking Fluids). You can mark more than one field. For example, if you're interested in Metalworking Fluids and Lubricant Fundamentals, just hold down the CTRL button to select multiple items. Once you mark your areas of interest, you will start to receive our quarterly emails about the newsletter as they are released. You can also forward this information to colleagues who might be interested in the content. The content is not just for members - it's for the entire STLE audience, so share and share alike!

Interested in contributing content?
If you're interested in contributing content, please contact Kara Sniegowski at klemar@stle.org. We are looking for articles that are 400-800 words (maximum 1,000 words), or about one page, that focus on a specific topic within different industries, including metalworking fluids (see the list of all technical committees to see what topics we're looking for). If you're interested in joining a technical committee, contact the Chair of that committee.
Once you receive the newsletter or check it out online, we want to know what you think! Post your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below.

Weekly Technical Feature - March has a MWF Focus

Starting this month, STLE will feature a topical list of resources, with each week focusing on a different aspect of that topic.

In the month of March, the focus is metalworking fluids, with resources and links on topics ranging from microbiology, additives, health, safety and misting, as well as MWF management, condition monitoring and recycling/waste treatment. Bear in mind that each week has a particular focus, but may include items not related to the topic - for instance, if there's an upcoming deadline or event.

If you're interested, you can visit the page to view all listings. You can also check out the March issue of Tribology and Lubrication Technology, which also has a MWF focus.

If you're not familiar with metalworking fluids, start with this article: Basics of MWFs.

March 5: Microbiology
March 12: Additives
March 19: Health & Safety
March 26: Management

If you find something of interest, post it in a comment and I'll be sure to add it. Also, if you find something listed that doesn't belong to that topic, or would be better suited in a different category, please let me know.

January Webinars: VOCs from MWFs, Sales

As you start to plan out your holidays, keep upcoming education events in mind, whether it be for your own personal knowledge, for recertification (STLE's CLS, CMFS or OMA designations), or to help you with a specific issue you're facing right now at work, or will face when you get back from the holiday!

January marks the beginning of a new year and with it, we will feature 2 webinars per month, up from one per month this past year. The increased number will allow us to cover a larger number of topics throughout the year, including topics that impact you on a daily basis no matter what industry you're in. See below for the first two webinars taking place in January. If you'd like to see the entire year's schedule (still tentative), click here.

January 11, 2012: VOC Emissions from MWFs with Mike Morris & Uyen Uyen Vo, SCAQMD Short Abstract: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is the local air pollution regulatory agency serving the South Coast Air Basin (Basin) consisting of portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino counties in California. The air quality in the Basin has been designated as extreme non-attainment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For that reason, AQMD often finds itself at the forefront of the nation’s emission reduction efforts. As part of these efforts, AQMD has been investigating volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from metalworking fluids. One of the primary challenges has been to find a reliable test method to determine VOC content...click here to keep reading and to register.

Notice: In early 2012, AQMD and ILMA will sponsor a joint symposium on emerging low-VOC technologies, including water-dilutable, bio-based and paraffinic products, to further explore emission reduction opportunities.

January 18, 2012: Using NEADS Analysis to Get to "Yes" in Industrial Sales Short Abstract: We've all heard about the importance of identifying customers needs as a crucial part of the sales process. But how can you ask the right questions to uncover those needs? And what should you do with that information once you've acquired it? And, perhaps most important of all, how can knowing a customer's needs help you close more deals? These questions and more will be answered by the application of NEADS analysis to your sales process. NEADS analysis is a system of questions and methods that will help you guide prospects through the sales process and convert them into loyal clients. Click here to keep reading and to register.

Click here to view the flyer for both events, or click the event titles above to see the event listing and to register.

Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course - Reg Deadline, Oct 7!

Don't forget to register for STLE's upcoming Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course! This course is a great way to stay updated and to have proof of your expertise in the field (with an optional post-exam covering course concepts). Make sure to refer this information to your colleagues, as the pre-registration deadline is coming up very quickly - October 7, 2011! If you register by this date, you will get a free copy of the STLE White Paper, Development of Guildines for Using and Maintaining Metalworking Fluids. Be sure to get in while there's still time. The final deadline to register is October 25.

Also, if you'd like to sit for a certification exam (CMFS, CLS, or OMA I/II), you will need to register by October 14 (3 weeks before the date, to ensure there is enough participation to hold the exam sitting).

The instructors include Fred Passman and Gary Rodak. STLE staff will also be present for any administrative or course facilitation needs. Look for both Alicia and Kara at the course. We hope to see you there!

Metalworking Fluid Additvies: Amines & Microbicides with Jerry Byers

In this episode, Jerry Byers, Manager of Product Research & Development at Cimcool, discusses metalworking fluid additives, amines, microbicides, and the chemistry used to make these products. Given the fear that additives sometimes elicit (speaking specifically about diethanolamide), Jerry tries to dispel any misconceptions and argues for the proper use of both amines and microbicides. Download the episode, click on the play button above, or read the transcript to listen to our discussion.

Visit our website for more information about MWFs, additives, amines and microbicides. If you want to learn more about microbicides, check out Microbial Problems in MWFs or Current Trends in MWF Microbicides. You can also purchase the webinar given by Dr. Fred Passman on the subject of Biofilm Control. For a primer, you can purchase the Metalworking Fluids online course, or read the Lubricant Fundamentals article (which appears in TLT), Basics of MWFs.

For more information, check out these articles, as suggested by Jerry: Selecting the 'Perfect' Metalworking Fluid, A Watchful Eye on Amines, and Debunking the Myths about Formaldehyde Condensates and Metalworking Fluids. Jerry has also written a book, Metalworking Fluids, Second Edition - click here to read the review.

Upcoming Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course - Registration Now Open!

Join us in Southfield, Michigan (USA) for the 2011 STLE Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course. The course gives you updated knowledge, techniques and best practices, as well as proof of your continuing education to take back to your workplace!

Registration is now open! Register now to ensure your place in this very popular education course. View the flyer, event details, or read the overview below for more details. Click here to register.

When: November 1-3, 2011 (2 1/2 day course)

Where: Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI

Instructors: Fred Passman (bottom right) and Gary Rodak (top right)

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2011

Cost: $550 for members, $650 for non-members

A Certification Exam sitting will be offered the day after the course concludes on November 4. Click here to register (registration closes 2 weeks prior to exam date).

A hotel block has been set up at the Westin Southfield, which is only a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from the Engineering Society of Detroit's facility. Click here to see the map. The block rate is $105/night.

If you need some background or would like something extra - you can pick up the Metalworking Fluids, Second Edition, textbook, written by Jerry P. Byers. Click here to read a review of the book.

July Webinar: MWF Focus with Dr. Fred Passman

This month, Dr. Fred Passman will be discussing new and emerging issues in the metalworking fluid field. Dr. Passman has previously served as an instructor for STLE, and most recently has completed the Metalworking Fluid Hot Topics course at the 2011 STLE Annual Meeting, which was very well received, and provided an incredible amount of updates to the industry. He also provided an interview for our podcast, which you can listen to here. For more information on this webinar, view the event flyer, the event listing, or read the overview below.

What: Emerging Issues in Metalworking Fluids: Biofilm Control

Who: Dr. Fred Passman, BCA, Inc.

When: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central, with 30 minute bonus Q&A from 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: STLE University, broadcast directly to your computer

Abstract: See the event listing for more information

The registration deadline is Monday, July 18, 2011. Please note that there is limited space available, so register soon to guarantee your seat. To register, visit the STLE Store, click on the "STLE University" Department to filter the results, and click "Add to your products" at the bottom of the webinar listing to begin the purchase process. This event is $39 for members and $59 for non-members. Course cost includes reading and/or reference materials, presentation slides, a recording of the event, the Q&A Session Summary (for ease of use), and access to the assessment, which allows you to earn Education Credits (ECs), which may be applied to the recertification process. For more information, please click here.

We hope to see you at the event. If you have any questions, contact us at (847) 825-5536 or at klemar@stle.org.

Metalworking Fluids and Chemical Additives

In this episode, Dr. Neil Canter, Owner and Founder of Chemical Solutions, provides his perspective and input on the Metalworking Fluid Hot Topics course that will be offered at the 2011 STLE Annual Meeting. The course includes many modules, and we talked previously with Dr. Fred Passman on his module about microbicides. You can listen to that episode by clicking on the posting below.

Dr. Canter covers chemical additives and green chemistry in the course, and in this episode, you can hear what he has to say about the course and his reasons to attend.

Click the "play" button (triangle shape on the right) on the slider bar to play the episode in your screen, or if that doesn't work (mainly due to nuances in security settings or computer configuration), you can click here to download the episode. If you prefer, you can read the transcript by clicking here. If you download the text, you will be able to translate it for your use.
Visit our website for more information on metalworking fluids, chemical additives, this education course, and the Annual Meeting. You can also read this previously published TLT article, "The Mysterious World of MWF Additives" to get some background on the topic. This month's TLT is also packed full of articles on metalworking and metalworking fluids, and it is available to everyone as a digital resource. Dr. Canter's article, "Monitoring Metalworking Fluids," is included in this month's issue. If you have questions, our website and TLT are two good places to start.

What are YOUR hot topics? Whether you're attending or not, what do you think really matters to the metalworking fluid industry right now? Leave us a comment below and get the discussion going.

Metalworking Fluid Microbicides

In the latest episode, Dr. Fred Passman, President & Founder of Biodeterioration Control Associates, Inc., discusses metalworking fluids, microbicides, and recent EPA actions that will impact the use of microbicides. He also provides some detail on the 2011 STLE Annual Meeting, and the education courses provided. For the Annual Meeting Education Course, Metalworking Fluid Hot Topics, Dr. Passman will be teaching one of the course modules.

To listen, click the play button in the slider bar above, click here to download the episode, or click here to read the transcript. Visit our website for more information about the Annual Meeting including education courses offered. You can read Microbial Problems in Metalworking Fluids by Dr. Passman for more information on the topic.

If you're planning on attending this course, tell us by leaving a comment below. You can provide as much or as little detail as you want - including where you're at in your career, why you're going to the course, and what you hope to learn. Make some connections before the course starts, and get a chance to get the discussion going before the course is in session!