MetLube Case Study: Copper Extrusion Operation
Customer: Copper Extrusion Operation in Large Communications Company
A large communications company who extrudes copper to support their customer needs.
Challenge
This manufacturer suffered from severe rust and short tool life while using Zep 200 over a 1-year period, while machining face mill inserts on a Matsura E5450 using Carbide End Mill, on High Speed Steel.
By volume concentration during the study:
Zep 200 … 15%
MetLube … 7%
Process and Equipment information
Application …………… CNC Center
Material ……………….. Copper, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Bronze
Parts …………………….. Produced Electrical
Machine ……………….. Matsura E5450
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
⋅ No Cases of Corrosion on Any Production Parts
⋅ Cost Savings on Consumption of Product/Overall Cost Reduction
⋅ Increased System Life by 50%
⋅ Improved Environmental and Worker Safety
⋅ Improved Operator’s Work Environment
