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Vascomill CSF 35 – optimizing a hobbing process at its best

Vascomill CSF 35 – optimizing a hobbing process at its best

by | May 4, 2021 | Customer Cases

Vascomill CSF 35 – optimizing a hobbing process at its best View of the Production site JinMyeong PowerTech in Korea JinMyeong PowerTech experienced the leverage effect of the optimal cutting oil. They were able to reduce tool costs by 25 percent with the Vascomill CSF 35. Produced powertrain part at JinMyeong Power-Tech JinMyeong PowerTech is a start-up company that produces powertrains – a core component for the agricultural machinery. They offer a variety of products in low volume and did not pay much attention to the importance of coolant and cost savings. Yoon Dong-seop, Director of the facility at JinMyeong PowerTech knows Lee Won-Ho, Managing Director of Blaser Swisslube Korea for quite some time. After hearing about the leverage effect of the Blaser coolant during a sales visit, Yoon Dong-seop, showed great interest. He gave his agreement to conduct a test to check if cost reductions are achievable also for JinMyeong PowerTech. Cost savings and environmental improvements Because JinMyeong PowerTech produces multi-variety products in a small batch, it was difficult to disclose the improvement of tool life. For the test, the cost of a hobbing cutter was analyzed in detail. Taking a holistic view on the hobbing process, the Blaser coolant specialist recommended to perform the test with the Vascomill 35 CSF. From his experience he knew, that this ester oil-based cutting oil is well suited for this application. Vascomill CSF 35 is low in emissions and ensures a clean working environment. The test was conducted step by step on a hobbing machine KASHIFUJI KA220a. By replacing a convenient cutting oil with Vascomill CSF 35, Yoon Dong-seop from JinMyeong PowerTech explains: “We were able to achieve cost savings by increasing the tool life of the cutter. We use now 1’500 instead of 2’000 cutters for the same period. Plus the workers are no longer experiencing discomfort due to strong smell of the oil and inconvenience of the burr removal. We are so happy with the Blaser coolant solution.” Collaboration moving forward An investment that pays off. The increased tool life resulted in overall cost savings of ₩ 392,000 and in addition saved time of tool regrinding. Even though the coolant costs of Vascomill CSF 35 are higher than for the previous product. The expected leverage effect has been confirmed. Yoon Dong-seop is now convinced that the right coolant solution has a positive effect on the entire process and the overall costs. Yoon Dong-seop said,...
Synergy 735 and Vascomill CSF 35 – achieve tool cost savings and stable processes in the medical industry

Synergy 735 and Vascomill CSF 35 – achieve tool cost savings and stable processes in the medical industry

by | May 4, 2021 | Customer Cases

Achieve tool cost savings and stable processes in the medical industry Shop floor at Sigma Surgical Sigma Surgical in India experienced the leverage effect of the optimal coolant on the productivity: They were able to reduce tool costs by almost 50 percent and achieve a stable process with Synergy 735 and Vascomill CSF 35. Sigma Surgical, located in Ahmedabad, is an upcoming leader in the Indian medical implant and surgery instrument sector. They produce bone screws, bone plates, hip and knee joints and more out of Titanium and Stainless Steel (316 LVM) as well as surgical instruments. Known for high quality implants, Sigma surgical was founded by Mr J J Gothi in 1998 with just 3 employees. From there the company has grown by leaps and bounds. Now under the leadership of Mr Mehul Gothi and his vision of providing international quality implants at affordable price to Indian customers, Sigma Surgical is set for the future with their state-of-the-art facility.To provide more high-quality products, the decision makers at Yuhuan Jingrun wanted to focus on improving the product quality while at the same time optimizing the overall cost. Mr. Dasheng Zeng, the responsible production supervisor, explains: “We had the issue of high tool costs because of a too low tool life. The production efficiency and machine utilization did not meet our expectations. We set the goal to create a reliable and highly efficient process, increase the tool life and improve the production efficiency.” At the same time, Yuhuan Jingrun aimed to reduce the cost of the metalworking fluids. Yet they’ve experienced issues with their previous coolant. They did not have a stable process and fighted with unpredictable tool wear. “The unpredictable wear of inserts at Sigma Surgical was varying to an extend which did not allow them to plan and work properly. There was also a gap as some tools showed a higher tool wear than others. This resulted in component rejection and affected the productivity negatively” explains Amol Pawar, responsible Sales representative from Blaser Swisslube the issues. “Amol Pawar explained to us how to analyze the production situation and what we can expect further down the road in regards to optimization and cost savings”, explains Mehul Gothi, Director at Sigma Surgical. He trusted in the comprehensive Blaser approach as he was looking for a long-term relationship and a technology leading partner. So he gave his agreement to run a test...
Vasco 3000 maximizes tool life and productivity of automotive manufacturer

Vasco 3000 maximizes tool life and productivity of automotive manufacturer

by | May 4, 2021 | Customer Cases

Vasco 3000 maximizes tool life and productivity of automotive manufacturer Company building of Yuhuan Jingrun Machinery Co. Ltd. In early 2020, the Chinese automotive parts manufacturer Yuhuan Jingrun Machinery Co. Ltd. contacted the metalworking fluid experts of Blaser Swisslube China to discuss pressing challenges: The tool costs were too high, and the machine utilization as well as production efficiency could not meet expectations. After an in-depth analysis of the processes, materials, and tools, Blaser Swisslube proposed the use of the mineral oil free cutting fluid Vasco 3000. With outstanding results: The tool life was increased between 30% and 55%, the process reliability was maintained, and the coolant costs were reduced. produced brake calipers for trucks Yuhuan Jingrun Machinery Co. Ltd., established in 2018 and located in Yuhuan City near Taizhou in the province of Zhejiang in China’s East, is a young but ambitious and quickly growing manufacturer of automotive parts. The company mainly produces automobile parts, motorcycle parts as well as engine parts. The manufacturing processes include casting and forging blanks as well as precision machining. The materials include cast iron, carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and others. To provide more high-quality products, the decision makers at Yuhuan Jingrun wanted to focus on improving the product quality while at the same time optimizing the overall cost. Mr. Dasheng Zeng, the responsible production supervisor, explains: “We had the issue of high tool costs because of a too low tool life. The production efficiency and machine utilization did not meet our expectations. We set the goal to create a reliable and highly efficient process, increase the tool life and improve the production efficiency.” At the same time, Yuhuan Jingrun aimed to reduce the cost of the metalworking fluids. Coolant becomes a Liquid Tool In early 2020, decision makers of Yuhuan Jingrun and Blaser Swisslube China discussed the situation. Jack Wang, Blaser Sales Representative, looks back: “Blaser stands for an all-encompassing approach: It is crucial to evaluate all parameters, such as water quality, tools, machines, and materials, in order to identify the optimization potential of the whole process.” If the metalworking fluid matches perfectly to all the circumstances, it becomes a Liquid Tool and influences all other factors – productivity, tool life, surface quality, machine cleanliness – in a very positive way. Mr....