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20 years of sump life – and still going strong!

20 years of sump life – and still going strong!

by | May 27, 2021 | Customer Cases

20 years of sump life – and still going strong! Our retired Sales Manager Hans Niederhaeuser personally filled the central system at Tata Motors in Pune with Blasocut 4000 Strong. The Blaser coolant Blasocut 4000 Strong has a sump life of over 20 years now! It all begun in 1998 when Tata Motors in Pune was looking for a high-quality metalworking fluid. Now Punit Gupta, Managing Director of Blaser Swisslube India, is looking back on a long-lasting success story and is heading for the next 20 years. How it all started Tata is a market leader and pioneer in making commercial vehicles like Trucks for ages. In 1998, they decided to enter the passenger car market with their Indica car. For their car production, the plant in Pune was investing in high-performance technology for aluminum machining. Thus, they were looking for competent partners. Their main requirement was a high-performance material removal and also using a very good coolant system. After thorough research, it was decided by Tata to start a partnership with Blaser Swisslube. This defined the beginning of Blaser Swisslube India, followed by the founding of a subsidiary, Blaser Swisslube India in 2001. At the beginning of this partnership, Mr. Hans Niederhaueser (now Retd. Sales Manager) from Blaser Swisslube Switzerland came to India to personally fill the central system. “I still remember how it all started. I flew to India in May 1998 to fill the central system with 80’000 liters of our Blasocut 4000 Strong. I am very happy to see that the emulsion is still stable and running smoothly for 20 years now. By avoiding a huge quantity of coolant disposal from the last 20 years, the contribution to the greener planet is priceless,”, says Hans. The Blasocut Bio-Concept for a greener Planet Blasocut 4000 Strong is a coolant out of the Blasocut line. The Blasocut products have an excellent human and environmental compatibility. The technology has been able to contribute to the robust process of machining, high productivity, and better machining quality. In today’s manufacturing world, it has become a global requirement for all manufacturing industries to contribute towards a Green Planet. There is a high level of awareness about the ill effects brought in by many factors of industrialization. Sustainable technologies like the Blaser Swisslube Bio-Concept work in perfect harmony with nature. With the Blasocut Bio-Concept, emulsions need no tank side addition of bactericides. They stay inherently...
Blaser’s Liquid Tool helps orthopedics manufacturer lower costs, increase productivity

Blaser’s Liquid Tool helps orthopedics manufacturer lower costs, increase productivity

by | May 27, 2021 | Customer Cases

Blaser’s Liquid Tool helps orthopedics manufacturer lower costs, increase productivity It is no secret that productivity is a key element for success in manufacturing. What not everyone knows is that the solution to increase productivity is not always linked to costly investments, major structural reforms or a significant increase in staff. Often, a single solution can make important improvements in productivity while making the manufacturing process more economical. This was the case in a productivity improvement project by Hexagon Orthopedics, one of the five largest Brazilian companies in the manufacture of implants and orthopedic instruments. (Left to right) Blaser Swisslube Engineers José Geraldo Bregagnolo and Carlos Henrique Ganzella and the Hexagonn team of Rodrigo Tukaça de Souza, Anderson Donizete Negri and Tiago Rodrigues Junior. Hexagon Orthopedics, based in ltapira, in the State of Säo Paula, Brazil, has grown year after year since its founding in 1988. Due to its strong commitment to the medical area and its customers, the company has become one of the leading national manufacturers of orthopedic implants. Hexagon credits much of its success to its employees, which is reflected in the low personnel turnover at the company. However, in 2016 Hexagon Orthopedics had a problem: due to high manufacturing cycle time and low tool life in deep drilling, Hexagon outsourced part of its production, generating undesir­able additional cost in its final product. In his search for a solution to this problem, Claudia Barbosa, industrial manager for Hexagon Orthopedics, requested a visit from the technical team at Blaser Swisslube Brazil, based in Santo Andre, Säo Paula, to assess the situation. According to Barbosa, “The main objective was to improve the performance of the deep drilling operation with a diameter of 2.7 mm, but the use of vegetable oil was also desired as it was more ecological, among other benefits.” Blaser Swisslube is a Swiss company specializing in providing fluids for machining. Family owned, it was founded in 1936 and has since become a global company employing 600 people worldwide. Blaser Swisslube operates in more than 60 countries, including Brazil. A thorough analysis of the situation revealed that the HTT Shangay special drilling machine used in the deep drilling operation had a cycle time of 248 seconds and the tool life of the 2.7-mm diameter cannon drill was about 30 percent of the ideal. A detailed analysis...
Synergy 735 – convincing in regards to maintenance and better view of the machining operation

Synergy 735 – convincing in regards to maintenance and better view of the machining operation

by | May 27, 2021 | Customer Cases

Synergy 735 – convincing in regards to maintenance and better view of the machining operation Components processed at Yida Precision Engg. using Blaser’s Liquid Tool Cleaner machine, oil free coolant and better maintenance? Steven Boh was very keen to know more about the new Blaser development Synergy 735. Especially the easy maintenance of the coolant and the possible improvements in the workshop were tempting. After a test-run, he switched all of his 17 machines to the new synthetic coolant. Longer tool life and a cleaner workshop stand out. Established in 2006, Yida Precision Engineering is an ISO-certified company operating from a 6,000 square feet facility and supports customers with cost-effective, time-sensitive and quality assured precision engineering solutions. The Singapore based company is employing around 50 people and is serving industries like Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Semi-Conductor as well as consumer electronics. Yida Precision Engineering always thrives for continuous improvement and serves their customers in the best possible way. Taking in account all parameters The responsible on-site Blaser contact, Johnny Chia visited Yida Precision Engineering. “At the customer site, first we evaluate the given parameters such as water quality, materials to be machined and the processes. Then we recommend the appropriate coolant solution, “explains Johnny Chia the typical Blaser-approach. As the Blaser experts were convinced, that the new Synergy 735 is the perfect match for Yida Precision, they convinced Steven Boh for a trial. Steven Boh is a long-time customer of Blaser’s and knows what an important role the optimal coolant plays. Before he decided to test Synergy 735, he was using an oil-based product. He was keen to experience the Synergy 735, which Blaser Swisslube recommended to him. So, the first machine was filled. Over a period of four weeks, Steven Boh and his team tested the new coolant in-depth. Blaser Swisslube representatives at Yida Precision Engineering Convincing results with Synergy 735 “Synergy 735 convinced us with easy maintenance, better tool life even for exotic alloys. Better surface finishing and better visibility trump up. As the color of the coolant is transparent, we have a better view of the operation,” explains Steven Boh. But that’s not all. He also saves money due to the lower concentration of Synergy 735. Thanks to the ideal formulation of Synergy 735, the coolant ensures long-term cleanliness of the machine....
Sustainability is the primary objective

Sustainability is the primary objective

by | May 27, 2021 | Customer Cases

Sustainability is the primary objective Biral Headquarters in Münsingen, Switzerland The situation facing Biral AG, the leading Swiss pump manufacturer, in its production hall was anything but optimal, with an unstable emulsion and unsatisfactory coolant service life the least of the company’s problems. The greatest concern was the skin irritation suffered by three employees. Analysing the various manufacturing processes and switching to the optimal Blaser metalworking fluid transformed production into a sustainable process. Even more importantly, skin problems are now a thing of the past. View of the shopfloor Biral AG, headquartered in Münsingen, was founded in 1919. From the outset, the company built up its reputation as a manufacturer of state-of-the-art pumps for building services, municipal applications and industry. The 165 employees are committed to the goal of producing the best pumps around. The manufacturing process involves a comprehensive mate-rials mix. The pump housings are made from grey cast iron. Bronze is machined for various components, while aluminium and steel are also produced. Grey cast iron machining accounts for the majority (around 80%) of the production processes at Biral AG. Aluminium and steel make up around 15%, and there is one machine for working bronze. “It is not easy to handle such a diverse mixture of materials,” explains Martin Haas, application engineer at Blaser Swisslube, Switzerland. It was no surprise, therefore, that the situation in the pump manufacturer’s production hall was anything but optimal. The service life of the coolant being used was unsatisfactory, and the emulsion had to be adjusted at regular intervals by add-ing additives. Three employees complained of skin irritation caused by the unstable metalworking fluid. Faced with these problems, Biral staff were reminded of a metalworking fluid seminar at Blaser Swisslube. Biral contacted Blaser in search of a sustainable solution. Liquid Tool Blaser’s experts scrutinised all aspects of the situation in the production hall. “In combination with materials, tools and processes, the right metalworking fluid becomes a Liquid Tool. Our objective was to get the skin irritation under control and sustainably improve Biral’s processes by choosing the right product,” says Haas. The analysis focused in particular on the materials mix. We identified green discolouration, often found when working bronze. We therefore had to find a product that was also appropriate for...
Sustainable production thanks to the Liquid Tool

Sustainable production thanks to the Liquid Tool

by | May 27, 2021 | Customer Cases

Sustainable production thanks to the Liquid Tool Headquarters in Triengen, Switzerland Trisa AG, a leading global supplier of oral, hair and personal care products, faced problems in its production: it was using an unstable coolant that had to be changed every two to three months, discolored and left stains on non-ferrous metals and aluminum. Following thorough analysis by the specialists from Blaser Swisslube, the turning and milling processes were converted to the Vasco 5000 coolant. The results were gratifying: emulsion sump life was quadrupled, the process was stabilized and discoloration was eliminated. Trisa employs around 1,100 people in its entire group. The employee- and family-run company was founded in 1887 and has been in the hands of the Pfenniger family for four generations. While 50,000 toothbrushes were produced each year in the 1950s, this number has now risen to over one million a day. In 2018, consolidated sales amounted to 219.6 million Swiss francs. Trisa is based in Triengen in the canton of Lucerne. Andreas Meier, Head of Production at Trisa, contacted Blaser Swisslube in 2018. He was unhappy with the coolant situation in his company and was considering switching to Blaser Swisslube products. Following a change in its formulation, the coolant used had been unstable for some time. Additives had to be added constantly, but the emulsion sump life was still only around two to three months. In addition, there was staining on copper alloys and aluminum. This meant that tools had to be cleaned before machining. In short: process security in production was unreliable. The objectives were clearly identified at the start of cooperation: firstly, a stable, sustainable process needed to be achieved, secondly, both coolant discoloration and staining on metals needed to be eliminated. A Blaser application engineer visited the production site to get a precise picture of the situation in production. Different materials are processed, such as various grades of steel, copper alloys, aluminum and plastics. A variety of operations are used, such as milling, turning and grinding. “We also checked the water quality and found that only soft water is available. All of these factors influence the choice of the right coolant,” explains Marco Frey. The Blaser application technician recommended the use of Vasco 5000 for milling and turning. This coolant is based on renewable raw materials and is free from mineral oils. “The natural polarity of the oil...
Metalworking fluid helps to reduce tool wear by more than 20%

Metalworking fluid helps to reduce tool wear by more than 20%

by | May 27, 2021 | Customer Cases, Customer Cases

Metalworking fluid helps reduce tool wear by more than 20% Satisfied customer at AMI Industries When AMI Industries, a precision manufacturer in Tainan, Taiwan, purchased a new machining centre, the German machine manufacturer recommended the use of Blaser Swisslube metalworking fluids. After discussions with the Blaser experts, the decision makers at AMI Industries concluded to start with a test phase. They set ambitious targets: extending the tool life, reducing the tool and production costs, improving the surface quality. With the holistic approach of Blaser Swisslube and a change to the metalworking fluid B-Cool 755, all these goals were achieved. AMI Industries Inc. is specialized in precision machining of complex components for the aerospace, automotive, medical, computer, hydraulic, optical, and pneumatic industries. The company was established in 2008 and is located in Liuying Technology Park in Tainan, Taiwan. The AMI Industries machinery park features the most modern multi-axis processing machines for turning, milling and drilling. When AMI Industries purchased a new machining centre, the engineers of the German machine manufacturer recommended the use of Blaser Swisslube metalworking fluids. AMI Industries contacted Blaser to find the ideal coolant solution. After first talks, it was soon clear that there was optimization potential in the whole production processes. “Our main goal was to extend the tool life, reduce the tool and production costs as well as improve the surface quality of the machined parts,” explains Mr. Jian Yao Huang, Manager Aerospace Business Division of AMI Industries. Dennis Wu, Blaser Customer Service Manager in Taiwan, recounts: “Besides a better cooling performance, a better surface quality and reduced cycle time, we also aimed for an improved dimensional accuracy.” In order to suggest an ideal metalworking fluid, the Blaser experts needed to evaluate the production processes, the machines, materials and tools thoroughly. This Blaser-specific integrated approach ensures that the metalworking fluid becomes a “Liquid Tool”, positively influencing parameters such as tool life, surface quality, and production costs. Produced precision part Test phase with B-Cool 755 AMI Industries and Blaser Swisslube agreed to conduct a first test on a vertical lathe in the production of aerospace engine parts out of Inconel 718. After careful consideration, Dennis Wu suggested the use of B-Cool 755. B-Cool is a water-miscible,...