
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

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