Tribur & Blaser Swisslube: Partnership maximizes productivity After an intensive analysis and test phase, Tribur Invent GmbH switched production at the company headquarters in Hünenberg on Lake Zug in Switzerland to the Blaser metalworking fluid B-Cool 755. The leverage effect of the “Liquid Tool” was impressive: the longer coolant sump life and the 25 to 35 percent reduction in tool wear resulted in cost savings and increased productivity. The comprehensive cooperation, from coolant monitoring to technical seminars, is to be expanded in the future with automation solutions. Tribur Invent GmbH is based in the municipality of Hünenberg in the canton of Zug, very close to Lake Zug. The company, which employs 34 people, works as a manufacturer for its sister company Triag International AG, an internationally active clamping technology specialist. The company manufactures precise parts from steel, aluminum and other materials using machining processes. The machinery at the company, which has been in existence for 29 years, is state-of-the-art: Two horizontal machining centers, a 5-axis milling center, a vertical milling center and other milling and (surface) grinding machines as well as a CNC lathe are in use in the factory halls. In 2022, the production managers at Tribur Invent GmbH contacted Blaser Swisslube because they were interested in monitoring the metalworking fluid used with the help of sensors. In initial discussions, it quickly became clear that a more detailed analysis on site could reveal greater potential: “Blaser Swisslube is not just a supplier of metalworking fluids, but a productivity partner. In our analysis, we pursue a holistic approach with the aim of optimising the customer’s profitability,” reports Hans-Peter Dubach, application engineer at Blaser Swisslube. On site in Hünenberg, the production was put under the microscope: Processes, materials, tools, machines, working environment, water quality – every factor, however small, can make a difference. “Based on the in-depth analysis and after consultation with our laboratory specialists, we recommended the use of the water-miscible coolant B-Cool 755,” explains Hans-Peter. B-Cool 755, originally developed for machining aluminum and aluminum alloys, delivers outstanding performance even with a demanding mix of materials. Hans-Peter: “Whether soft or hard aluminum alloys, titanium, nickel-based alloys, heat-resistant steels or INOX – you can rely on B-Cool 755....
Efficient high-performance cutting: Blaser Swisslube and F&P CNC Technik rely on automation and process security Since starting production in October 2023, F&P CNC Technik GmbH has placed its trust in high-performance metalworking fluids from Blaser Swisslube. This newly established, state-of-the-art contract manufacturing company benefits not only from the quality of the metalworking fluids used – B-Cool MC 600 and Blasomill 10 – but especially from comprehensive automation, which also involves the refilling system from Liquidtool Systems, a sister company of Blaser Swisslube. The partnership is an example of modern manufacturing at the highest level. Founded in the summer of 2023 and based in Nettetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, F&P CNC Technik GmbH focuses on contract manufacturing of challenging parts for customers in the chemical industry, plant and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and infrastructure. This start-up sets high standards with its state-of-the-art machinery and innovative automation solutions. The F&P manufacturing process uses high-alloy stainless steel, Hastelloy duplex steel, and other materials that are difficult to machine. Drawing on 15 years of experience in a management position at a milling and turning company, F&P Managing Director Florian Fassbender was very familiar with complex manufacturing processes and the associated specific demands placed on metalworking fluids. “Many people fail to understand the importance of the metalworking fluid for process security,” he stresses. For this reason, the specialists from Blaser Swisslube were on board from the very beginning in the quest to find the ideal metalworking fluid solution for the complex processes. Working together, the companies identified which Blaser products perfectly matched F&P’s requirements: While Blasomill 10, a high-performance mineral oil-based cutting oil with excellent wear protection, is used for turning and milling operations, the universal metalworking fluid B-Cool MC 600 covers a wide range of machining applications. B-Cool MC 600 is a water-miscible, chlorine- and boron-free mineral oil-based metalworking fluid that guarantees the best surface quality for both large and small production runs. MWF and automation increase tool life The greatest possible consistency is ensured thanks to the all-encompassing approach of the Blaser team and the interplay of metalworking fluid and automated Liquidtool refilling...
Sumec AG: Tool wear reduction of 66% with Blasocut 201 Productivity Trophy Switzerland – 2025 winner in the category overall cost optimization In cooperation with Blaser Swisslube, Sumec AG, a Swiss machine and production system manufacturer based in Niederbipp in the canton of Bern, has carried out a test phase with the Blasocut 201 metalworking fluid and the Liquidtool AutoPilot. The ambitious requirements: universal application, skin compatibility, no foaming, a pleasant odor and, finally, a reduction in coolant and tool costs. All these objectives were achieved. Thanks to the longer service life of the metalworking fluid and a 66% reduction in tool wear, process reliability was maximized and total savings of almost 17.000 Swiss francs was achieved. Sumec and Blaser will continue to intensify their successful cooperation. Sumec AG at its Niederbipp site in the canton of Bern. Sumec AG is a second-generation, family-run company specializing in mechanical and plant engineering. Based in Niederbipp, the company has been offering the highest quality and pursuing permanent technical progress in the service of its customers for 40 years. Sumec designs and develops systems, maintains, repairs and adapts machines and production systems and develops them with new pipelines. CNC manufacturing is primarily carried out as part of contract manufacturing for external customers from the railroad technology, food and beverage industries as well as general mechanical engineering. In addition, parts developed in-house for the designed systems are manufactured internally. In their search for the optimum metalworking fluid solution, the decision-makers at Sumec turned to the experts at Blaser Swisslube. The defined requirements: universal application, skin compatibility, no foaming, a pleasant odor, and a reduction in coolant and tool costs. After an in-depth analysis of the production processes on-site, Blaser recommended a test with Blasocut 201, a universal and water-miscible mineral oil-based metalworking fluid that is suitable for light and medium machining. The coolant impresses with its mild formulation and excellent rinsing behavior. Thanks to the Blaser Bio concept, Blasocut 201 is particularly gentle on people and the environment. It supports the growth of benign primary bacteria and thus prevents the growth of other, potentially harmful microorganisms – making the use of bactericides a thing of the past. Blasocut 201 was developed for all common...
Leuthold Mechanik AG: Minimized downtime and increased overall efficiency Productivity Trophy Switzerland – 2025 winner in the category Metalworking fluid optimization Leuthold Mechanik AG first cooperated with Blaser Swisslube in 2021, following a discussion of the problems the company was experiencing in hard machining, namely clogged coolant filters hindering overall productivity. Blaser’s holistic approach proved to be successful: following joint analyses, the company switched to Vasco 6000, which resolved the problems. In addition, a comprehensive service concept was developed to minimize machine down time and increase efficiency. Another interesting project was started soon after, when the two companies, in collaboration with GF Machining Solutions, found Blasogrind GTM 10 to be the ideal grinding oil for a complex grinding and milling process. Leuthold Mechanik AG at its Einsiedeln site in the canton of Schwyz (Picture courtesy of HLM) In the 1970s, during his apprenticeship as a toolmaker, Heinz Leuthold developed and manufactured special parts for the machine industry in his father’s basement after work. Since 2012, Leuthold Mechanik AG (HLM), which has around 175 employees, has been manufacturing for customers from all over the world at its Einsiedeln site in the heart of Central Switzerland. The company has established itself as a global leader in the manufacture of machines for the production of thin-walled aluminum packaging and delivers top precision in the fields of mechanical, equipment and tool engineering. Production is carried out for companies in the automotive and aircraft industries as well as the medical sector and the food and packaging industries Establishing contact at the right time In 2021, following initial discussions during an event and Blaser then reaching out again, the first collaboration took place. Leuthold Mechanik AG complained about coolant problems in hard machining that could not be brought under control. Clogged coolant filters were leading to a rise in maintenance efforts and costs. This problem affected production processes and hampered efficiency and productivity. “Blaser contacted us just at the right time. We were having acute coolant problems. In this situation, it was essential for us to work with a partner who not only has technical expertise but also understands our individual needs,” explains Benjamin Schroth, Head of Hard Machining at Leuthold Mechanik AG. Successful cooperation: Blaser...
ITT Bornemann & Blaser Swisslube – Co-operation increases productivity and process security International company ITT Bornemann tailors its high-tech pump systems to satisfy individual customer requirements. The pumps produced by the innovative company are primarily used in the oil and gas industry, as well as in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The broad diversity in production means that the demands placed on coolants are also very high. The company managed to increase coolant sump life eightfold in co-operation with Blaser Swisslube by using B-Cool 9665. Machine cleanliness, human compatibility and consumption have all been optimized. The Bornemann Locksmith’s store company was founded no less than 170 years ago, in 1853. Headquartered in Obernkirchen near Hanover, ITT Bornemann is now an internationally active manufacturer of high-tech pump systems. The company employs 250 people and has been part of the ITT Group since 2012, with its parent company located in the US. Bornemann has been delivering continuous innovation to market in the pump segment for a whole century. The twin-spindle screw pump with external bearing was patented in 1934. Three-spindle screw pumps and progressive cavity pumps followed in the 1960s. In the 1980s, Bornemann’s multiphase pumps tapped into previously unknown economic opportunities. Multiphase technology avoids the so-called “flaring” of gas during oil production, allowing the gas to be recovered and utilized. In the food sector, Bornemann has developed self-cleaning pumps that have no dead legs. The stainless-steel pumps transport food with care and meet the highest quality standards. ITT Bornemann produces a wide variety of pumps. One of the larger models is currently being worked on. High coolant demands ITT Bornemann’s pumps are used in the oil and gas industry, as well as in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Each year, around 2,500 pumps are produced and individually adapted to customer requirements. In particular, the gradient and conveying capacity are tailored to customer specifications in line with the particular application. Due to this very high level of variance, the production processes at ITT Bornemann are also very diverse. “We use a wide range of machine types. These include numerous turning machines for producing screw profiles, but also grinding and milling machines,” ITT Bornemann explains. “This means that the demands placed on the coolant...
Less machining time and increased productivity due to better cutting performance Micro-Cut, based in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, specializes in high-precision machining of difficult-to-machine materials and complex shapes. With its strengths in advanced professional technology and thorough quality control, the company aims to become a world-class, cutting-edge manufacturing group. Micro-Cut’s management policy is to establish the world’s most advanced standardized machining technology and manufacture products that contribute to the development of its customers. Mr. Mitsuhiro Nishibeppu’s decision to change cutting fluids was motivated by the goal of extending tool life and fluid life. Mr. Nishibeppu, who is General Manager at the Development Department Group 2 in the Development Division of Micro-Cut, was also prompted to review the cutting fluid situation after receiving reports from workers that the cutting fluid emitted a bad smell and caused skin problems on their hands. Micro-Cut had been using a different company’s product, but a representative from a trusted trading company introduced them to Blaser Swisslube’s Synergy 735 and Blasomill GT 15. In cooperation with the team of Blaser Swisslube Japan, Mr. Nishibeppu conducted a one-month test of these two products. After seeing the overall positive test results, he decided to use Synergy 735 on two NC lathes that process parts for medical-related equipment and Blasomill GT15 on five NC automatic lathes that process parts for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Since Micro-Cut started using Synergy 735, tool life has increased by 10%, and metalworking fluid life has increased to eight months from an average of six months previously. As for Blasomill GT15, Mr. Nishibeppu said: “We have seen a 15% reduction in machining time and increased productivity due to better cutting performance. Both products have been reported by operators to have eliminated the odor and hand irritation problems that existed in the past.” This whole initiative, led by Mr. Nishibeppu, has been well received within the company as it has contributed to improved profit margins and sales. Micro-Cut has an established internal award system that recognizes departments that have improved their operations and achieved positive results. “Development Department Group 2, which I belong to, was recognized and awarded for top performance,” explains Mr. Nishibeppu with a smile. Hizima Seiki...
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