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The REAL COST&

ACTUALIZED VALUE of Coolant

THE TRUE COST OF YOUR every phase of production before we up to faster production, less machine
METALWORKING FLUID think about compromising quality. Just like downtime, and higher profits.
In our June 2021 issue, we explored how the right coolant positively impacts every
metalworking manufacturers can “Get phase of an operation – tool life, cycle BETTER WORKPLACE, HEALTH
Dramatic Savings by Using the Right times, machines, health and safety, and AND SAFETY
Coolant”. Adding to this, we share a downtime – an inferior coolant can cause ‘Bargain’ coolants notoriously cause
look at how coolant cost is a very small havoc that adversely affects the entire issues with foul odor, operator health
percentage of overall part production production. problems and subsequent lost work days,
expense and can make or break costs all and higher employee turnovers. Better
the way down the production line. REDUCING TOOLING COST coolants avoid these pitfalls and provide a
Quality coolant ensures longer tool better work environment.
COOLANT’S RIPPLE-DOWN life and tool life can make or break
AFFECT profitability. A broken tool causing a A CASE IN POINT
Coolants are an integral part of the scrapped part means wasted cost all Maximizing production leads to better
machining process. They can extend down the line – from material purchasing, parts and higher profits. Here are some
tool life, improve surface finish, increase receiving, prepping, and machine time. examples of how Master Fluid Solutions
production, and add to profits. Yet when works with customers to help optimize
looking for a way to cut costs, some MINIMIZING MACHINE their operations.
manufacturers look at going with a MAINTENANCE
cheaper coolant to save money on a line The proper coolant provides the lubricity CUSTOMER 1: A manufacturer of
item. As the cost of coolant is a factor and cooling to allow reduced cycle times automotive and aerospace dies already
that ranges from .03% to less than 1% and faster production. Quality coolant using a premium TRIM™ coolant was
per part produced, it is a false economy, foams less, has less carry-off, lasts looking to increase throughput and
because the right coolant actually lowers longer, keeps machines running cleaner, reduce fluid consumption and price per
other costs. and ensures good corrosion protection part. They ran a trial of TRIM HyperSol™
Let’s review the ways coolant affects – which means fewer rejects. It adds 888NXT neosynthetic with amazing

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