CRYO-MQL

Transitioning to a waste-free production – international cryogenic+MQL machining activity

High-value manufacturers looking for a competitive machining advantage need better cooling and lubrication that does not require substantial machine tool refits. With CRYO-MQL, end-users get fossil-free and sustainable (i) liquid nitrogen (LN2) and (ii) liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) as a metalworking fluid – combined with solutions to deliver minimum-quantity lubrication (MQL) to a cutting enabling higher productivity (faster material removal, longer tool life), and enhanced quality. Developed through extensive fundamental research, LN2+MQL and CO2+MQL bring the patented methods of cooling and lubrication to end-use applications, enhancing developed solutions from TRL6 to TRL8-9. Demonstrated through pilots in the medical, aerospace, and steel-manufacturing industries, the realised KPIs and “technology-integration” solutions the CRYO-MQL offers, the end-users will be able to implement the technology (previously considered out of reach) in their production plants easier than ever.