CASE STUDY Non-Ferrous & Ferrous Machining : Eliminating Boron QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT The Challenge
The Benefits
A major manufacturer of permanent molds for automotive suppliers to cast aluminum parts also machines aluminum engine components and required one product for both operations. This customer had been using a competitive boron-containing fluid for several years but their machine tool manufacturer required a boron free product or they were going to void warranties. They also had the following parameters for the new coolant:
By switching to QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT the customer has experienced the following improvements:
lubricity to machine both aluminum and • High ferrous metals
• Lower cost • Equivalent machining performance The Solution
Quaker Houghton recommended QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT because the customer required a boron free fluid that would machine both aluminum and steel at speeds of up to 300 feet per minute. QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT is a high performance, ultra-stable semi-synthetic metalworking coolant designed for medium to heavy duty applications. This recyclable product is also free of chlorine, formaldehyde, and nitrites which is beneficial for HSE compliance, improved labeling and operator acceptance. QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT has met or exceeded all the customer’s performance expectations. The coolant is performing as it was engineered to and at a cost per gallon savings of $10,000 annually. Quaker Houghton focuses on providing customer solutions that reduce waste, energy, water usage and chemical consumption, while improving operational processes, tool life and the health and safety of workers. We are committed to creating a positive social, environmental and economic impact on our world. Potential impacts by switching to QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT technology include: a safe working environment with the • Supporting elimination of boron and no chlorine
• Eliminated boron from their operation machining performance on both ferrous and • Excellent non-ferrous metals • Annual savings of $10,000
Process and Equipment Part(s)
Steel permanent mold dies, and aluminum automotive components
Materials
6061 Cast aluminum, H-13 tool steel and 4140 Steel
Operation
High speed machining and surface milling
Customer Testimonial We thank Quaker for dialing in our coolant concentration to improve tool life on our small taps - MANUFACTURING MANAGER
The Product QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT is a high performance, ultrastable semi-synthetic metalworking coolant designed for medium to heavy duty applications. This product has been engineered for superior emulsion stability and delivers exceptional tool life leading to reduced cycle times and significant operational savings. QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT is suited for any operation that requires great bio-stability and excellent corrosion protection, QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT is compatible with most types of metals both ferrous and non-ferrous including cast iron, steel, stainless steel, titanium and aluminum. QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT also protects non-ferrous metals from staining and prevents bi-metallic corrosion.
environmental discharge volumes and less • Reduced chemical usage for waste treatment
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