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Free Fatty Acid

A component in the blended coolant to attach the lubricant particles to the wire so they will be carried through the die for proper lubrication. Note: if the FFA level climbs too high, the result could be unwanted dirtiness or unwanted slippage caused by the formation of copper soaps.

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