Targeted cooling at the cutting edge. For longer tool life, shorter cycle times, better surfaces.
AdaptX removes heat in a closed loop right where it is generated, at the cutting edge. That lowers the thermal load in your process, without conventional metalworking fluids and retrofittable onto existing machines.
Book a meetingToo much heat costs tool life, cycle time and quality.
Conventional cooling fights back, but comes at a price of its own.
Tools wear out too fast.
Whether hardened steel, titanium, Inconel or other demanding materials: high cutting temperatures drive tool wear. Every premature tool change costs machine time and margin, especially with expensive cutting materials such as CBN or ceramics.
The process runs below its potential.
Shorter cycle times often fail because of heat: run faster, wear faster. And fluctuating temperatures at the cutting edge hurt surface quality and scrap rates. With stable, targeted cooling, the process can run closer to its optimum.
Metalworking fluid just keeps running.
Maintenance, treatment, disposal, health protection, energy: metalworking fluid is a permanent cost item that has been accepted for years because there was no alternative. For shops with sustainability goals or cost pressure, this is exactly where the leverage is.
Precise cooling. No metalworking fluid.
AdaptX cools directly at the cutting edge: a small volume of sustainable coolant circulates in a closed loop through a cooling element on the tool holder, removing heat exactly where it is generated. No conventional metalworking fluid required.
Retrofit-compatible
Fits existing tool holders. No machine conversion required.
Closed loop
No fluid loss, no refills, no disposal. The system runs maintenance-free once installed.
Targeted heat removal
Cooling acts directly at the insert, where temperatures are highest and wear begins. That keeps the cutting edge at a stable temperature and the process consistent.
Cooling exactly where it counts.
A look at the system up close, from the cooling element to the thermal result at the cutting edge.
Clamping Finger
Cooling element mounted directly on the tool holder
Changeable Cooling Insert
Fits into standard tool holders without modifications
The Effect, Made Visible
Thermal image: active cooling directly at the cutting edge
What you gain.
AdaptX works through four levers. Which one matters most for you depends on material, process and starting point.
Longer tool life
Lower cutting temperatures slow down thermal wear. Fewer tool changes mean lower cost per part, and the more expensive the cutting material, the bigger the effect.
Shorter cycle times
When heat no longer sets the limit, higher cutting parameters become possible. In series production, every second saved per part adds up to a measurable productivity gain.
Better surfaces, less scrap
A stable temperature at the cutting edge makes the process more consistent. That shows in surface quality and in less part-to-part variation.
No metalworking fluids
High-pressure units, filtration, fluid changes, disposal: gone. Plus no aerosols and no skin contact, for a clean and healthy working environment.
Results that show up in production.
Measured across real machining trials with AdaptX closed-loop cooling.
up to
30%
longer tool life, e.g. in hard turning
up to
75%
better surface finish (Ra), e.g. with copper alloys
up to
90%
less CO₂ vs. conventional coolant
Zero
coolant disposal, refills or fluid management
Built for demanding machining processes.
AdaptX fits wherever heat limits the process or metalworking fluid needs to go, whether you machine dry today or with coolant. Typical starting points:
Processes where thermal wear limits tool life, for example with hardened steel, titanium or Inconel
Series production where cycle time, surface quality or scrap rate decide profitability, e.g. with copper and brass alloys
Multi-shift operations where frequent tool changes are a measurable cost driver
Companies looking to go coolant-free, driven by sustainability targets, regulatory pressure, or the goal of simpler, cleaner production
New machine investments where coolant infrastructure can be avoided from the start
Every application is different. Which lever applies to yours is something we assess on your actual process, and often a short conversation is enough.
Frequently asked questions.
The most common questions we hear from manufacturers considering AdaptX.
Which materials and processes is AdaptX suited for? +
AdaptX is most effective where thermal wear limits tool life, for example with hardened steel, titanium or Inconel. With easy-to-machine materials such as copper and brass alloys, the effects tend to show in surface quality and cycle time. The system is currently designed for turning; a milling solution is under development. Since every process is different, we assess suitability together on your specific application, from cutting parameters to wear pattern.
Does the system work without any lubrication? +
AdaptX provides cooling only, not lubrication. In many machining processes, particularly where thermal wear is the dominant failure mechanism, lubrication plays a much smaller role than commonly assumed. The limiting factor is then heat, and targeted cooling extends tool life. Where mechanical wear dominates, cooling alone is not always the right lever, and we are upfront about that too.
How does the coolant differ from conventional metalworking fluids? +
AdaptX uses a sustainable, biodegradable fluid that circulates in a fully closed loop. Unlike conventional coolants, it never comes into contact with the workpiece or chips, does not require regular changes, and produces no waste requiring disposal.
Can the system be integrated into existing machines? +
Yes. AdaptX is designed as a retrofit solution. The cooling element fits existing tool holders without modifications to the machine. The compact cooling unit sits next to the machine and connects via supply and return hoses.
How does AdaptX contribute to sustainability goals? +
By eliminating conventional metalworking fluids, AdaptX removes the CO₂ emissions associated with coolant production, transport, pumping, and disposal. The system also consumes significantly less energy than conventional flood cooling. Combined, these factors can amount to a reduction of up to 90% in cooling-related emissions compared to conventional systems.
Ready to see what AdaptX can do for your process?
Tell us about your application and we will assess together whether AdaptX is a good fit.
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