Case Study : Finding the Best Match
Solving Problems at a Metal Machining Facility
A client needed to improve their overall use of metal machine lubricants and the removal of these lubricants when parts were washed. The goal was to find a lubricant to improve their machining process that could easily be removed with their current cleaning equipment but with an improved cleaning chemical.
The first step was to understand and visually see their current opearion and then recommend testing with various synthetic metal lubricants to find the best match. The lubricants needed to be compatible with various stainless steel, copper nickel and aluminum parts, plus the cleaning detergent had to be compatible to clean each metal as well.
Next, multiple rounds of testing with recommended synthetic lubricants were performed. After multiple rounds of testing, a special synthetic lubricant was developed that enabled the client to easily apply, alleviate galling on the parts, reduce the heat of each part, increase part production, keep machinery cleaner, greatly increase user friendliness and cleaned off of the parts very well. On top of all of this, the lubricant was also able to reduce the overall comsumption of the metal working fluid in this manufacturing stage and save the company significant money.
After finding a lubricant, the next step was to complete the cleaning portion of the project. This was accomplished with our excellent cleaning chemistry that met the current clean specifications and cycle time.
In the end, the result has been a large boost to the clients' bottom line through decreasing product cost, reducing consumption, and increasing user friendliness.
