Product Catalog
ASTRO-CUT SYN XL is a heavy-duty oil-free synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed for use on aluminum, aluminum casings and extruded aluminum. This product combines outstanding machining performance with excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. This product may be used on a variety of operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Package Type

N/A Drum

Concentrate Appearance

N/A Amber Liquid

Dilution Appearance

N/A Transparent Amber

Residual Film

N/A Soft, Fluid

Specific Gravity at 60ºF (15.6ºC)

N/A 1.04

Density

N/A 8.7 lb/gal

pH at 20:1 Ratio

N/A 9.2 pH

Flash Point

N/A None

BRIX Factor

N/A 3.0

Applications

Applications

N/A ASTRO-CUT SYN XL has been designed specifically for machining aluminum alloys, but will perform well on most metals except magnesium. Excellent on cast iron. This product may also be used for grinding: Blanchard, diamond wheel, belt, disk, etc. NOTE: Since this product is completely oil-free, it may be used in most coolant mist units for machining and grinding operations.

Recommended Concentrations

Centerless Inside Diameter (ID) and Outside Diameter (OD) Surface Grinding

N/A 4 %

Milling, Drilling, and Turning

N/A 5 to 10 %

Tapping, Sawing, and Reaming

N/A 10 %

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

N/A
  • Excellent Corrosion Inhibition 
  • Very Low Foaming
  • Excellent Cooling and Lubricity
  • Hard Water Tolerant
  • Rejects Tramp Oil
  • Extended Tank Life
  • Free of Chlorine, Nitrites, and Phenol 
  • Superior Machining Lubrication
  • No DCHA