I machine and drill primarily 6061 aluminum and "mild" or hot rolled steel. Up to now, I have been using Tap Magic Pro Tap as a cutting/tapping/drilling fluid. This does fine for steel, but fails on cutting aluminum.
There are a bewildering array of choices on McMaster and MSC. What are some good ideas for milling/tapping aluminum? What about the pastes and gels?
There are a bewildering array of choices on McMaster and MSC. What are some good ideas for milling/tapping aluminum? What about the pastes and gels?