Stable fluids provide consistent performance and save costs

A typical user is a general subcontractor in Hertfordshire whose initial reason for seeking an alternative to its existing coolant was poor sump life. The company had trialled a variety of options before TRIM E905, but when the emulsion proved effective on a new Mills CNC machine, the decision was made to run it in all machines.

These were responsible for turning, drilling, tapping and milling aluminium and stainless steel components and occasionally brass work. The result has not just been improved sump life on its lathes and milling machines, but also the removal of unpleasant odour, better finish on its aluminium products and increased tool life when processing stainless steel.

TRIM E905 is formulated to have the cutting and grinding performance equivalent to high-EP soluble oils. And this was of significant benefit to a subcontractor in Oxfordshire. In TRIM E905 it found a product that did not require additives to boost its performance or extend its life. As a result the emulsion is now being used on all of its turning centres for processing aluminium, steels and stainless steel.

Also in the same Master Chemical product group as TRIM E905 is TRIM E708, a high-quality, universal soluble oil which requires minimal maintenance even in the most demanding fluid management systems. It contains a very effective biocidal package that promises an exceptionally long sump life, a benefit that proved decisive for a Hampshire-based aerospace subcontractor.

TRIM E708 is a universal fluid suitable for multi-metal job shops as it can be used on a wide range of ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials. For any company serving the aerospace sector, this is essential.

Although there were niggling performance issues with the existing metalworking fluid, the main issue for the Hampshire subcontractor was escalating prices. As TRIM E708 offered a significant cost saving it was initially trialled in a Hitachi Seiki machining centre and a Jones and Shipman grinder.

Not only did the product perform well on all applications and materials, it also proved to have better sump life in both machines. Added to this the machines stayed cleaner. TRIM E708 also eliminated the foaming issues that accompanied the previous product.

So this company achieved better performance and a lower cost, and it has joined many others for whom the TRIM soluble oil cutting and grinding fluids have become the first choice for high-quality, consistent parts manufacturing. Please visit www.masterchemical.com to learn more about the Master Chemical metalworking fluid range.