Brand new 473ml tin, Buttercutt Cutting and Tapping Compound, this high temperature, high pressure film provides dependable tool point lubrication. It is specially formulated to give maximum lubricity for longer tool life and minimizes tool sharpening, reducing downtime. Prevents burning of drills and adds protection even on implement metals and spring steel.Uses are for boring, drilling, planing, sawing, tapping and many other close tolerance operations. Can be used on Stainless steel, nickel, copper alloys, die and tool sets and other metals that are difficult to cut or tap