MetLube Case Study: Aerospace Manufacturer
Customer: Large Aerospace Manufacturer
A large aerospace semi-manufacturer of aircraft, aircraft engines, parts, guided missile and space vehicles and parts was interested in improving their productivity, reducing costs and creating more efficient and sustainable operations.
Challenge:
This manufacturer suffered from short tool life with replacements happening every 12 parts using Castrol Alusol AU 39 in a Makino A88.
By volume concentration during the study:
Castrol Alusol AU 39 … 11%
MetLube … 13%
Process and Equipment Information
Application CNC …………. Machine Center
Material ……………………… Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Parts ………………………….. Produced Airplane Components
Machine …………………….. Makino A88
The use of MetLube increased tool life significantly.
Solution
MetLube metalworking fluid is a revolutionary, multi-machine, multi-application chemistry unlike any other in the industry. This unique Complex Synthetic™ technology offers substantial operational cost savings and superior performance while assuring environmental and worker safety.
The interaction of this Complex Synthetic™ chemistry created superior lubricity, heat dissipation (cooling), cleaning action, corrosion and microbial life protection.
Impact and Value
⋅ Tool Life Increased more than 50%
⋅ Increased Tool Insert Life to 18 Parts
⋅ Reduced Inventory Purchasing/Overall Cost Reduction
⋅ Reduced Waste Treatment Costs
⋅ Increased Productivity
⋅ Reduced Downtime for Tool Changes
⋅ Improved Operator Safety
⋅ Improved Environmental and Worker Safety
