Anodizing and paint pre-treatment give aluminum both needed corrosion resistance and improved finish appearance. The anodic coating provides outstanding corrosion resistance that can be used with several attractive decorative colors. Quaker Houghton’s paint pre-treatment provides an excellent base for most kinds of paints including liquid and powder alternatives.
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A global supplier of custom die cast parts across various industries was having serious problems with their machining coolant. This U.S. based customer was experiencing foul odors in the sumps while operators were suffering from dermatitis. The competitive product was also leaving residue on the machines and parts described by the operators as a “greasy” film.
The systems that are used to mix and deliver die lubricant to die cast machines vary between facilities and process, but typically consist of the same general components.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
QUAKERCOOL® 770 is a high-performance mineral oil free micro-emulsion ideally suited to all operations demanding premium surface finish quality and consistent lubrication. Best suited for the machining of ferrous metals including stainless steels and other high-nickel, high-chromium ferrous alloys.
Our value proposition is based on advanced technology and unmatched performance. We take a solution driven approach comprised of world-class products and services to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, increase product quality and strengthen our customers’ competitive advantage.
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The Quaker Houghton team worked closely with the customer to better understand their production process and analyze the structure of the casting. Quaker Houghton recommended DIE SLICK® AD 32 as a solution. This product was chosen because it does not contain wax, and has good film-forming performance at high tempera¬tures.
Quaker Houghton recommended POLY SLICK™ 76-P 1.0 – 1.5 mm plunger beads. This solution was chosen because plunger beads create less carbon build-up than traditional plunger lubricants, resulting in cleaner working environments. Also, POLY SLICK™ 76-P demonstrates strong adherence to the plunger tip, extends tip and sleeve life with excellent boundary lubrication, and reduces cycle times.
First, Quaker Houghton helped the manufacturer to understand the advantages of changing from water glycol (HFC) fluids to polyol ester (HFD-U) fluids. These advantages include
Quaker Houghton’s QUINTOLUBRIC® polyol ester HFD-U fluids are fire-resistant hydraulic fluids that do not contain water. HFD fluids are usually based on synthetic base stocks or esters that combine reasonable to good fire-resistant properties with excellent lubrication performance. HFD fluids are designed to operate in oil hydraulic equipment.
One automotive parts supplier decided to take the necessary actions to stop these events from happening, and engaged different departments within their organization to look for a solution.
Quaker Houghton reviewed the customers objectives and developed a new invert emulsion plunger lubricant to meet their needs. Quaker Houghton’s invert emulsion technology consists of water based plunger lubricants with oil; the water burns off leaving only the amount of oil needed for optimum lubrication.
Quaker Houghton met with management at one of the supplier’s major automotive casting facilities, and secured a production trial. The objectives were to reduce downtime from polishing and overall produc¬tion cost. Initially, the Quaker Houghton team worked closely with the process control department to better understand their casting production utilizing thermal imagery on die surfaces.
Quaker Houghton collaborated with not only the customer, but with the paint supplier, paint vendor, and die manufacturer to get to the root cause. An on-site audit of the existing die caster, powder painting process and materials was conducted. Sample cast¬ings were sent to an alternative powder paint source to test for similar results but the alternative powder painted parts had the same out-gassing results as the original parts.
Quaker Houghton introduced QUAKERDRAW® 73 XP in one drawing line. After seven months the manufacturer experienced improved lubrication, resulting in
Binol, a Quaker Houghton Company, introduced QUAKERCUT® 010 XP, an extra high performance neat cutting and grinding oil to replace the mineral oil in the systems.
Binol, a Quaker Houghton Company, analyzed the customer’s challenges and introduced QUAKERCUT® 010 XP, an extra high performance neat cutting and grinding oil.
Binol, a Quaker Houghton Company, analyzed the customer’s challenges and introduced QUAKERCUT® 005 XP, a low viscosity neat cutting and grinding oil to replace the water-based coolants.
Quaker Houghton reviewed the customers concerns and recommended QUAKERCUT® 005 XP, a low viscosity, high performance neat cutting oil. QUAKERCUT® 005 XP was chosen as a solution to reduce the customer’s environmental footprint due to its advanced ester technology from renewable raw materials, biodegradability, high flashpoint for lower fire risk, and no labelling according to the new CLP regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of chemicals).
Based on regular visits and technical support together with a local distributor, Quaker Houghton was able to analyze challenges the customer faced and presented QUAKERCOOL® 7360 BFF. QUAKERCOOL® 7360 BFF at 8% concentration was introduced into two CNC machines, one machining stainless steel, and the other machining pure copper. Tool life, surface finish, and top-ups (kept at 2%) were closely monitored over a three month period. During the trial period, no operating issues were noticed and the pH stayed very stable at 9.20-9.30.
Based on regular visits and technical support together with a local distributor, Quaker Houghton analyzed the customer’s challenges and introduced QUAKERCOOL® 7350. The competitive product, a modern low TBN, high-pH coolant, had been running at a concentration of 8% with a 3% top-up. After 1 week using QUAKERCOOL® 7350, there was no smell, good lubrication performance was noted by the customer, and no top up was made.
QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF is a high performance micro-emulsion ideally suited to all operations where high surface finish quality and high lubrication is needed. QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF is ideal for general purpose machining of most engineering materials and is recommended for light to medium metalworking operations on cast iron, steel and aluminum.
After considering the demanding nature of the various operations and materials involved in the customer’s process, Quaker Houghton presented QUAKERCOOL® 7350 BFF as a solution. This product was chosen based on the following benefits
This Case Study and the solutions gained were achieved through cooperation with L.E.S., a Quaker Houghton distributor in France. Quaker Houghton introduced QUAKERCOOL® 3608 HFF into 25% of the machines, and L.E.S. made regular visits to provide technical support, fluid maintenance and concentration monitoring.
Quaker Houghton recommended QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT because the customer required a boron free fluid that would machine both aluminum and steel at speeds of up to 300 feet per minute. QUAKERCOOL® 5035 HPT is a high performance, ultra-stable semi-synthetic metalworking coolant designed for medium to heavy duty applications. This recyclable product is also free of chlorine, formalde¬hyde, and nitrites which is beneficial for HSE compliance, improved labeling and operator acceptance.
Quaker Houghton reviewed the issues the customer was facing and recommended QUAKERCOOL® 7450. This high-performance microemulsion was chosen because of its versatility to machine both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, is non-foaming, and has superior biostability. The machining capabilities of this product have been proven extensively in Quaker Houghton’s CNC machining center and endorsed by customers who are benefitting from this field proven technology.
QUINTOLUBRIC® 888 is a synthetic fluid that can be used in equipment designed for traditional mineral oil fluids and provides better performance than fluids containing water. In addition to fire resistance, the product provides excel¬lent biodegradability and low aquatic toxicity, making it ideal for use where better environment protection is required. It is approved by FM Global as a less hazardous hydraulic fluid.
Quaker Houghton visited the most critical plant located in Czech Republic which was never visited by the competitor. As a result of the visit, Quaker Houghton introduced QUAKERCOOL® 7200 HBFF after performing compatibility tests with different polish pastes, cleaners, electroplating, etc.
Quaker Houghton reviewed the customers issues and recommended they switch to a dry-form wax plunger bead lubricant, POLY SLICK™ 76-P. This solution was chosen because plunger beads create less carbon build-up than traditional oil-based plunger lubricants, resulting in cleaner die cavities and machines.
Quaker Houghton, analyzed the customer’s process and developed PLUNGER SLICK®202; a premium low viscosity plunger lubricant formulated for high pressure die casting. Due to the increased thermal stability of PLUNGER SLICK®202, Quaker Houghton was able to provide several benefits to the customer and obtained unanimous approval by all departments including oper¬ations, engineering, purchasing, and safety, health and environmental.
The Quaker Houghton team developed a new “talc-based technology” tip lubricant. The team made adjustments with viscosity- base oils and water vs. oil lubrication and developed the new PLUNGER SLICK® 200T oil based plunger lube.
Quaker Houghton analyzed the customer’s process and recommended switching their plunger lubricant to PLUNGER SLICK® 130, a product formulated for superior performance and excellent boundary lubrication. PLUNGER SLICK® 130 incorporates the highest quality base stock to ensure consistent performance at high temperatures; this increased thermal stability allows for minimized potential decomposition products that contribute to process defects, such as porosity.
Quaker Houghton analyzed the customer’s challenges to determine the ideal casting conditions and introduced DIE SLICK®4510SYN. During the trial, the customer was very pleased with the casting quality and is now expanding its use at a second plant.
QUAKERCOOL® 770 is a high-performance mineral oil free micro-emulsion ideally suited to all operations demanding premium surface finish quality and consistent lubrication. Best suited for the machining of ferrous metals including stainless steels and other high-nickel, high-chromium ferrous alloys.
The formulations in this series incorporates Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry. Temperature variation is caused by the wide-range of die size, design, complexity, parts produced, and heat profile of each system. Traditional die lubricants
The formulations in this series incorporate Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry. Temperature variation is caused by the wide-range of die size, design, complexity, parts produced, and heat profile of each system. Traditional die lubricants
The formulations in this series incorporate Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry. Temperature variation is caused by the wide-range of die size, design, complexity, parts produced, and heat profile of each system. Traditional die lubricants
The formulations in this series incorporates Smart Polymer technology and high molecular weight alkane cross-linking agents. Uneven protection caused by temperature variation on a die surface is a long-stand¬ing challenge in the die casting industry.
As specialists in die casting lubrication, our team of experts work closely with clients to evaluate and enhance production processes, preparing them for the future. Composition and consistency of lubricants, temperature, automation, safety, waste treatment requirements and numerous other variables are considered by our specialists, then analyzed in our testing laboratories. Stringent quality measures are an integral part of our procedures and our advanced research facilities enhance our ability to perform analytical testing.
Since die casting production trials typically require significant equipment and resources, and involve time investments and casting loss, Quaker Houghton has established a 4-part laboratory test method for chemical testing to evaluate die lubricants and generate product recommendations.
Since die casting production trials typically require significant equipment and resources, and involve time investments and casting loss, Quaker Houghton has established a 4-part laboratory test method for chemical testing to evaluate die lubricants and generate product recommendations.
