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. This year, we’ve added more case studies and preparation for the STLE Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist™ (CMFS) exam.

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

Pricing
Single Day (either day 1 or day 2) :
Member: $399
Non-member: $499

Full two-day course:
Member: $899
Non-member: $999 (includes one-year of STLE membership)

Checking In At Argonne National Laboratory
For those of you who are traveling internationally, since Argonne is a national laboratory, please click here to check in prior to arrival. We recommend doing this at least one month in advance for approval time.

Our domestic visitors do not need to fill out the registration but will need to present a valid photo ID at the gate upon their arrival at Argonne National Laboratory.