Case Studies

Previously, the customer used a general purpose fluid to perform various reaming, drilling, tapping, and end milling operations throughout their plant. The fluid was high maintenance and required high concentrations for acceptable performance, increasing fluid consumption. The short fluid life also resulted in an unusually high number of machine cleanouts throughout the year and significantly increased downtime and operating costs. The customer sought a replacement fluid that could last longer in the sump and that reduced fluid spend.

The customer conducted a trial of CoolPAK™ COMSOL IIC3, a versatile solution prized for its compatibility with aluminum, especially for manufacturing alloy wheels. COMSOL IIC3 provides superior corrosion protection with excellent performance and surface finish. The product especially excels at reducing built-up edge that is common with aluminum machining.

After switching to COMSOL IIC3, the customer saw improvements throughout their operation in addition to the original goal of longer sump life and reduced downtime. COMSOL IIC3 improved the finish quality on each part without any changes to processes. Machines remained cleaner with lower coolant carryoff and tool life was improved.

The customer significantly improved their top key performance indicators. Immediately, fluid consumption dropped by 41% because COMSOL could perform at lower concentrations. In addition, tool life increased by 15% in spite of running feeds and speeds at the same rate. The company reduced overall costs by 20% just from switching to COMSOL IIC3.