CASE STUDY Multi-Metal Machining: Improved Operator Acceptance FLEXICOOL™ TECHNOLOGY - QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF The Challenge
The Benefits
A midsize German machining workshop specialises in machining a large array of materials including aluminium, bronze, brass, steel and plastic. The customer has 30 CNC machines requiring 7.5 tons of coolant each year and was actively looking to solve the following challenges:
After successfully running QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF in four machines that machine plastic, the customer expanded the use of the product to the remaining machines and realized the following:
• Skin irritation of operators • High amount of oil mist • Foaming issues, especially when machining plastics
The Solution Based on regular visits and technical support together with a local distributor, Quaker Houghton analyzed the customer’s challenges and introduced QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF, a new boron-free and formaldehyde-free coolant ideal for general purpose machining of most engineering materials.
The Product QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF is a high performance micro-emulsion ideally suited to all operations where high surface finish quality and high lubrication is needed. QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF is ideal for general purpose machining of most engineering materials and is recommended for light to medium metalworking operations on cast iron, steel and aluminum.
• Very good skin compatibility • No oil mist or odor • Good flushing and washing behavior • Eliminated foam problems while processing plastics
Process and Equipment PRODUCT TITLE
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Concentration
QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF 6% to 8% | Competitive Product 6% to 8%
Water hardness
10° dH
Material
Aluminum, bronze, brass, steel, plastic
Operations
Turning, milling, tapping, threading, sawing
Special requirements
Plastic machining
Machines
30 single machines, tank volume between 160-600 liters
Filtration
Partly paper filtration, metal screen
Other
Belt and disc skimmer
Customers machined parts using QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF
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