Bacteria is everywhere, including in metalworking shops. It\u2019s on every work surface, cutting tools, operators\u2019 hands, and even in the metalworking fluid in the sump. Though it\u2019s often the least of machine operators\u2019 and floor managers\u2019 worries, letting bacteria growth go unchecked can derail every type of business goal, including revenue targets, profit margins, spending, and retention rates. Fortunately, preventing bacteria issues can be as simple as maintaining a diligent and effective metalworking fluid maintenance program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to learn more about the impact bacteria can have on your operation and the best way to prevent overgrowth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a machine shop, most bacteria issues (particularly odor) originate in the sump. A dirty machining environment creates the perfect condition for bacteria to thrive \u2014 especially when excessive tramp oil and contamination is collected in the fluid. As bacteria feeds on metalworking fluid and continues to multiply, it releases ammonia and other waste that degrades metalworking fluid, eventually resulting in product separation and sometimes even complete failure of the metalworking fluid. This can result in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though relatively small issues on their own, these problems can quickly add up to high operating expenses, missed production deadlines, and declines in profit. And during a labor shortage, outgoing shop workers might spread the word about poor working conditions, encouraging a bad reputation and making hiring even more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unchecked bacterial growth can create a lot of complex problems throughout your operations, but the solution is relatively simple. All operators and shop managers need to do is follow basic cutting fluid maintenance protocols. Here\u2019s what to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following metalworking fluid maintenance protocols diligently won\u2019t just keep bacteria in check \u2014 it will ensure optimal performance and long life of the fluid, improving every measure of performance. Need help upgrading your fluid or establishing a good maintenance program? Get in touch<\/a> with the team at Master Fluid Solutions today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Unchecked bacteria growth in machine sumps does more than cause odor. Here\u2019s how to protect your business goals from contamination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/770"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=770"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":925,"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/770\/revisions\/925"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.masterfluids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}