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Better Cuts, Zero Mess | Why a Century-old Saw Blade Manufacturer Recommends Unist
After finding that customers were ruining blades by cutting dry to avoid the mess of flood coolant, W.D. Quinn Saw Co. partnered with Unist to implement Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL). Using a demo station, they proved that just 3 ounces of oil could sustain an 8-hour shift while slashing cycle times from 23.4 seconds to just 6.5 seconds.
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OEM Realizes 60% Reduction in Stamping-Lube Use
Recognizing that “more lubricant isn’t always better,” Armstrong International’s team of process engineers addressed the over-application and wasteful use of stamping lubricant at its captive pressroom. Results: 60% reduction in lube use, 30% increase in draw-die life and improved operator safety.
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Lubricant application key to optimal metal stamping results
Lubricant on the floor, on the die bed, and in the scrap bin are some symptoms of an ineffective lubricant application system
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Slashed Lube Use, Improved Die Life
The heavy-duty stamping division of Grant Industries enjoys a 35-percent reduction in stamping-lubricant use, and a corresponding 30-percent increase in die-run time between sharpenings, thanks to a continuous stock-lubricator system installed on its new 700-ton-capacity servomechanical press line.
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Optimize Minimum Quantity Lubrication Control Through a CNC Program
Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) on a lathe offers many benefits when implemented properly. MQL becomes more of an asset when lubricant and air delivery can be controlled from a CNC program.
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Stamper Says "So Long" to Lubricant Waste
Canadian metal former Clover Tool Manufacturing hits a grand slam by switching from spray to roll-coater lubricant application. Lube consumption has dropped considerably, as have costs related to waste disposal. And not only is the shop much cleaner, but so are the press operators and toolroom personnel.
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Less is more
It might seem counterintuitive that a cutting tool doesn't need to be flooded with coolant to prevent it from overheating during a metalcutting operation, but minimum quantity lubrication has a long history of effectiveness.
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Correct lubricant application, reuse net cost savings
Die lubricants and other process fluids often are the last items to be considered in stamping manufacturing operations. Yet they can make or break your chances of producing good parts in a cost-effective manner.
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