When cooperation makes metalworking fluids a key performance factor
Efficient manufacturing of high-precision parts. Blaser Swisslube metalworking fluids enabled Daiichi Sokuhan to reduce cycle times by 25%.
Founded in 1944 in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Daiichi Sokuhan develops and manufactures precision measuring instruments, gauges, and high-accuracy components such as ball screws and spindle units. With micron-level tolerances defining everyday production, consistent and repeatable processes are essential to meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets.
In CNC thread cutting, the metalworking fluids previously in use began to hinder performance. Operators faced unpleasant odors and sticky residues, and machining efficiency gradually declined. Daily maintenance became more demanding, and maintaining stable cutting conditions grew increasingly difficult, posing a risk to both productivity and dimensional accuracy.
Immediate results with Synergy 735
Seeking a reliable solution, Daiichi Sokuhan evaluated products from Blaser Swisslube. In June 2019, a trial with the water-miscible, full-synthetic metalworking fluid Synergy 735 delivered immediate results. Dimensional accuracy and surface quality were excellent from the first parts, without the need for extended process adjustments. Most importantly, machining cycle times were reduced by 25 percent, directly increasing output. Because Synergy 735 is oil-free, concentration control became far simpler, reducing the daily workload for operators. Following the successful test, the fluid was introduced across six CNC lathes and machining centers, ensuring stable and efficient turning operations.
What started with the introduction of Synergy 735 developed into a broader partnership. Today, Daiichi Sokuhan uses four Blaser Swisslube solutions – Synergy 735, Blasogrind GTS 15, Grindex S 35, and Grindex 10 CO – each selected to match specific machines and processes. The key takeaway is clear: when cooling, lubrication, thermal behavior, cleanliness, fluid management, and operator health are all aligned, the metalworking fluid becomes a genuine “liquid tool,” actively contributing to faster cycles, stable processes, and consistent precision.
By placing metalworking fluids at the center of process optimization, Daiichi Sokuhan has achieved measurable productivity gains while strengthening long-term manufacturing stability and quality.
Daiichi Sokuhan achieved a major performance leap by focusing on an often-overlooked factor: metalworking fluids.
