In some instances, the old saying “let sleeping dogs lie” may be good advice. However, that dog may have slept long enough and he needs to get off of the porch, get a little exercise and a breath of fresh air.
When it comes to metalworking coolants, the old adage is usually the one people like to follow: just leave it alone and don’t make any changes because change can cause more issues than anyone wants to deal with.
However, there are times where changes in metalworking fluids may be necessary. With planning and assistance, metalworking fluid changes can be managed, provide opportunities, and prove beneficial in the long run.
One common problem that no one wants to deal with is odor, especially the “Monday morning odors.” Using a biostable coolant can make it very difficult for bacteria to grow and continue to be an issue. Choosing a product with the latest chemistry maintains the coolant cleanliness and eliminates this problem.
Foaming, misting and smoke are other issues that may be reasons for investigating the use of a new metalworking fluid. Dealing with these problems can cause potentially costly headaches:
- Downtime
- Shop safety issues
- General machine operator frustrations
Sem-synthetic metalworking coolants with advanced formulations can cut down or eradicate these problems.
Finally, it most often comes down to money. Cost concerns usually come in to play when discussing metalworking fluid changes because the price of a drum can appear to be expensive.
However, the cost of biostable metalworking coolants is a small percentage of most machine shop’s overall spending. But it influences well over 50% of the production activity.
Not only can the product be less expensive, but there are ancillary cost savings that come into play as well, such as extended tool life and a reduction in disposal costs.
Over the last few years, many manufacturing facilities have purchased new equipment to stay up-to-date and remain competitive.
Is it time to reevaluate your semi-synthetic metalworking coolants as well? Is it time to eliminate the repetitive problems and realize some cost savings? Time to get off the porch and get a breath of fresh air?
Stevenson Oil offers a no cost trial. Working with a distributor during a trial can allow you to deliberately manage a metalworking coolant change, enhance competitiveness, provide cost savings, and contribute to the bottom line.
Questions? Contact us today at 855-943-3337.
