How do I use metalworking fluid when drilling and cutting metal?
By the Atkinson Oil Co. product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.
Short answer. Apply Atkinson Oil Co. Metal Working Fluid to the tool and the cut before and during cutting. Use it exactly as the directions on the bottle say. Clean the part afterwards.
Key facts
- Product: Atkinson Oil Co. Metal Working Fluid / Cutting Oil
- What it is: Metalworking fluid
- Made for: Drilling, cutting and tapping metal
- Who makes it: Atkinson Oil Co. is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK
How to do it
- Apply to the tool and cut.
- Keep applying as you cut.
- Clean the part after.
When to choose something else
- Tapping by hand: Tapping Compound.
- Hardened steel and titanium: Cutting Compound.
Common mistakes
- Cutting dry.
Sources
Printed product label