Metal rolling and forming oils, sometimes called forming oils or rolling oils, are special types of lubricants that are used in metal production processes to reduce friction and wear between tools and metal. These oils play an important role in improving surface quality, increasing tool life and reducing the force required for shaping. The important features of oils for rolling and forming metals are: 1. Friction Reduction: These oils reduce friction during the rolling and forming process, which results in reduced tool wear and increased process efficiency. 2. Metal surface protection: They protect metal surfaces from scratches and surface damage, improving the final product quality. 3. Cooling properties: These oils help to cool the tool and the work metal during the process, which helps to prevent thermal stress and metal deformation. 4. Corrosion Prevention: They also prevent corrosion of tools and metals during and after the forming process. 5. Environmental compatibility: Many modern oils for metal rolling and forming processes are designed with environmental considerations in mind to reduce negative impacts on the environment. These oils exist in different types and are selected based on the type of metal forming process and the type of metal to be formed. Some may be lighter and more fluid for processes that require more precise control, while others are heavier and thicker for processes that require more lubrication.