STLE Metalworking Fluid Management Course

March 10-11, 2026
Argonne National Laboratory
#240 1501 Conference Center
9700 S Cass Ave.
Lemont, IL 60439

STLE’s exclusive Metalworking Fluid Management Course is a two day education program that offers a solid overview of metalworking fluid management and is tailored to provide industry professionals with a comprehensive look at the latest techniques and practices that are sure to improve their metalworking fluid operation. This offering by STLE is unique and unlike anything else in the industry.

Check back this fall for registration information.

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

Who should attend: MWF lubricant suppliers, compound blenders, additives suppliers, field managers, and new employees.

Day 1 - Foundations
Operations Overview
Chemistry Foundations
Tank side Additives
Machine Tool Fluids System Design
Understanding and Controlling MWF Failure
Condition Monitoring Foundations
Microbiology Basics

Day 2 Advanced Topics
Fluid Condition Management
Industrial Hygiene and MWF Toxicology
Factors Affecting Mist Generation & Concentrations
Condition Monitoring – Microbiology Microbe Health Effects
Management Technologies
Microbial Contamination Control
Waste Treatment
 
Hotel Information
Group Block Name: Metal Working Fluids
Group Block Dates: March 9-10
Group Block Rates: $115 Standard Room, $125 VIP Room
Reservation Website: www.ANLGH.org and have your attendees list your Group Block Name in the Group Section of the reservation request.
Hotel block closes on March 2.