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cutting aid

[ˈkʌtɪŋ eɪd]
nounpl: cutting aids
fluido de corte
1. A liquid or lubricant used to cool and lubricate cutting tools during machining operations
The machinist applied cutting aid to reduce friction and heat during the drilling process.
O maquinista aplicou fluido de corte para reduzir a fricção e o calor durante o processo de perfuração.
2. A substance that facilitates the cutting or separation of materials by reducing resistance
Without a proper cutting aid, the metal blade would overheat quickly.
Sem um fluido de corte apropriado, a lâmina de metal se aqueceria rapidamente.
Synonyms
cutting fluidcoolantlubricantmachining fluid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluido de corte
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese industrial contexts
São Paulo
óleo de corte
Alternative term, especially when referring to oil-based cutting aids
Portugal
fluido de maquinagem
Preferred technical term in Portugal
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