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TRIM Metalworking Fluids For more than 60 years TRIM® metalworking fluids has lead the industry for all types of cutting and grinding operations. Known worldwide for superior performance, TRIM meets the demands of specialized industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical parts manufacturers.

For the full range of cutting and grinding applications for synthetics, semisynthetics, and soluble oils, TRIM delivers longer tool and sump life, better finished parts, and a better bottom line.

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WEDOLiT AN 7210 Eliminates Corrosion

Driveshaft Manufacturer Drastically Reduces Costs and Filter Bag Use with Master Fluid Solutions

Driveshaft Manufacturer Drastically Reduces Costs and Filter Bag Use with Master Fluid Solutions

A quality automotive part, particularly something like a driveshaft, helps ensure that drivers return home safely. In auto repair, both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket parts are used, and these parts need to meet certain specifications regardless of the price paid by the consumer.
A driveshaft manufacturer, who manufactures both OEM and aftermarket driveline components, needs their parts to perform well in commercial and off-road vehicles, as well as in industrial applications.
From their manufacturing headquarters in the Midwest, they conduct turning and milling operations on steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber. The company operates over 50 metalworking machines to manufacture driveshafts, driveline components, and universal joints for OEM automotive, agriculture, and off-road vehicles.

THE CHALLENGE

THE SOLUTION

The driveshaft manufacturer was currently using a coolant which had poor sump life and was causing rusting and residue issues. The rusting, in particular, was a big concern for the company, as was the heavy, green residue buildup on tool holders, doors, and walls. They decided to search for a new coolant, hoping to resolve these issues.

TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT was chosen to replace two different coolants that they were using. This is a high-lubricity, semisynthetic, microemulsion coolant that is ideal for a variety of materials, including all the materials commonly used in the manufacturing of driveline components that the manufacturer works with on a daily basis. Additionally, MicroSol 585XT helps inhibit corrosion and keeps the machines clean, leaving only a soft film that can be easily removed during routine cleaning and maintenance.

THE RESULTS

After switching to MicroSol 585XT in February 2020, the manufacturer immediately noticed a significant reduction in the filter bags they used – down to two per month, from 19 with the previous coolants. Additionally, there was no more heavy, green residue on the machinery or rusting issues.
Due to the success of switching to MicroSol 585XT, the driveshaft manufacturer is planning to test additional products from Master Fluid Solutions. Additionally, the success is proving to be a driving force for many other improvement projects across their metalworking shop floor.

THE NUMBERS

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90% reduction in filter bags used

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50+ machines in operation

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5,000-gallon central system

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90% Filter Bag Reduction

WEDOLiT™ AN 7321 Eliminated Need for VCI Packaging
WEDOLiT™ AN 7321 Eliminated Need for VCI Packaging

The customer is an international parts manufacturer serving automakers and their suppliers worldwide. The company operates multiple production lines that process an extensive array of materials, ranging from unalloyed and low-alloyed to high-alloyed steels.

THE CHALLENGE

THE SOLUTION

The customer’s products are shipped overseas to environments that include extreme high and low temperatures — and these conditions make them vulnerable to corrosion. Despite using high-quality protective volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packaging, products still suffered from high damage rates due to corrosion.
The items that arrived undamaged would frequently corrode during interim storage, especially in facilities with unheated hallways. The previous anti-corrosion solution left materials prone to under-rusting, creating smoke when applied on parts still warm from the production line.
Additionally, due to the variety of metals and alloys the customer worked with, it was a challenge to find a corrosion protection formula that could be universally applied.

The customer began a trial of WEDOLiT™ AN 7321 anti-corrosion oil. It works by forming a non-hazardous and non-toxic oil film on the metal surface to provide protection against weather, moisture, and extreme temperatures.
Additionally, the flashpoint of AN 7321 is higher than 195°C, making it adept at preventing corrosion in the most extreme temperatures and offers several months of protection for indoor storage.

THE RESULTS

After converting to WEDOLiT AN 7321, complaints from overseas customers dropped to less than 10 percent, a significant decrease from the high damage rate and dissatisfaction from the previous competitor product used.
Plus, AN 7321 created significantly less smoke than the customer’s previous product when applied to warm workpieces, allowing employees to maintain productivity without affecting air quality inside the workshop.
WEDOLiT AN 7321 offers strong enough protection that VCI components are no longer needed. The non-hazardous formula is more beneficial for workers as well.
Since the trial, nearly every production line has switched to WEDOLiT.

THE NUMBERS

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Lowered customer complaint rate to under 10%

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100% reduction in the necessity of VCI packaging

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Significantly reduced smoke produced in workshop

©2021 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2021-1-29

VCI Packaging Not Needed

Mechanical Parts & Tool Manufacturer Reduces Coolant Spend by 55% with TRIM<sup>®</sup>

Mechanical Parts & Tool Manufacturer Reduces Coolant Spend by 55% with TRIM®

For over 100 years, the customer has produced high-quality motors, industrial tools, and solenoids for a variety of industries. The manufacturer prides itself on using the latest technology to deliver orders to specifications and meet OEM requirements, and all components are manufactured in its 100,000 square foot facility in the Midwest. It primarily works with aluminums, stainless steels, and steels on various machining centers.

THE CHALLENGE

THE SOLUTION

The customer had to use high concentrations of its existing coolant to achieve acceptable tool life and surface finishes. However, this meant using more coolant than necessary, driving up costs and leaving sticky residues on machines that required regular cleaning. Additionally, the coolant supplier didn’t provide support for mitigating these issues.
They considered purchasing expensive coolant recycling equipment, hoping the investment would pay for itself. Unfortunately, projections indicated there would be little ROI, and the maintenance of the equipment could outweigh the savings.

After meeting with Master Fluid Solutions representatives, the customer recharged its sumps with TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT, a high-lubricity, semi-synthetic, microemulsion coolant, which is more suited to their multi-metal machining operations. TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT also requires lower recommended concentrations and lower makeup rates than their existing coolant which could help lower costs.

THE RESULTS

THE NUMBERS

After the switch to higher-quality TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT, coolant use decreased sharply (by 360 gallons annually) because it requires less frequent charging and disposal. Though TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT is 15 percent more expensive than their current product, the customer is expected to save over $7,800, or 55%, per year in coolant spending, and has improved tool life and finishes when machining aluminum.
By choosing Master Fluid Solutions’ coolant, they avoided capital and maintenance expenses related to purchasing new equipment. After receiving free product for testing, and assistance from Master Fluid Solutions in cleaning and recharging two of their machines, the customer grew interested in learning more about other Master Fluid Solutions’ products. A free one-gallon trial of Master Stages Skramex immediately proved to have more cleaning power at lower concentrations than their current floor cleaning solution, resulting in the company converting to this product as well.

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360 gallon decrease in annual

coolant use
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55% decrease in coolant spending

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$7,816 in annual savings

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Increased tool life

©2021 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2021-1-27

Reduced Coolant Spend by 55%

Steel Plant Celebrates 20 Years Without Product Corrosion Due to WEDOLiT AS 2603
Steel Plant Celebrates 20 Years Without Product Corrosion Due to WEDOLiT AS 2603

The customer is a globally recognized mechanical engineering plant specializing in the manufacturing of large steel parts for industrial concrete products. The company serves markets in all climates across the world, including the United States, Canada, Vietnam, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates.

THE CHALLENGE

THE SOLUTION

The plant ships and stores large steel workpieces (ranging in size from 10-15m.) overseas through incredibly diverse climates and environments, with temperatures ranging from as low as -30°C to as high as 40°C and above.
Workpieces must be treated with an anti-corrosion solution to prevent degradation while transported and stored in extreme temperatures. The customer’s previous solution was unsuccessful, resulting in high damage rates during shipping and issues with pitting corrosion from long-term storage.

In 1999, the customer switched to using WEDOLiT AS 2603, a solvent-containing, high-protection wax-dispersion fluid ideal for providing corrosion protection for steel parts during overseas transport. After forming a protective film on the metal surface, the anti-corrosion agent protects against atmospheric contaminants such as dissolved gases.
AS 2603 was formulated with an innovative thixotropic solution designed to provide protection for extended periods without risking corrosion from high or low temperatures. As a universal solution, it was also compatible with the customer’s existing spraying units.

THE RESULTS

Since switching to WEDOLiT AS 2603 more than two decades ago, the customer has been able to transport large workpieces to every continent and type of climate in the world without corrosion issues. The solution also prevented corrosion on parts stored in suboptimal conditions for extended periods.
In the two decades since converting to WEDOLiT AS 2603, the customer has tested 42 competitor products but still hasn’t found anything better than or even comparable to this Master Fluid Solutions’ product.
Preventing corrosion has allowed the customer to drastically increase profits by mitigating costly workpiece damage, replacement, and reshipping. As the customer launches new production lines, estimates indicate that current revenues will increase by 100 percent.

THE NUMBERS

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20+ years of overseas shipping and storage in extreme temperatures with no corrosion

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AS 2603 proved to perform better than 42 competitor products

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Estimated 100% increase in revenues due to cost-savings from well-protected parts

©2020 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-11-16

20 Years, No Corrosion

Lakshmi Machine Works Slashes Coolant Spend by 32% with Master Fluid Solutions

Lakshmi Machine Works Slashes Coolant Spend by 32% with Master Fluid Solutions

The textiles and apparel industry is the second-largest employer in India, with 45 million workers. It comprises 13% of the country’s export earnings, with anticipated 28% annual growth through 2021. As a critical component of the Indian economy, textile manufacturers need to know their machines are reliable.
Lakshmi Machine Works Limited (LMW) produces the machines that power this economic sector. It’s the largest manufacturer of textile machines, and it works primarily with steels and grey irons. The company provides the latest spinning technology to Indian textile mills, and it also produces CNC machine tools.

THE CHALLENGE

THE SOLUTION

Grey iron poses challenges to metalworking shops due to its propensity to rust. It also causes some coolant emulsions to fail quickly, change colors, leave heavy residue on machines, and develop rancid odors.
In particular, if LMW let a machine sit idle for a few days, the odor from its incumbent coolant would be overpowering upon startup. The coolant formed residue buildup on sensors, which caused the machine to malfunction and necessitated unplanned maintenance. The poor coolant performance not only required cleaning out sumps every six months, but would also create rust issues on parts, requiring downtime and extra steps to create usable parts.

LMW chose Master Fluid Solutions’ TRIM™ SC9030SGM, a high-oil semisynthetic coolant designed to inhibit corrosion on ferrous and nonferrous metals. This fluid can resist the “smutting” that results from machining cast irons and reduce residue formation. Additionally, TRIM SC9030SGM helps keep machines clean and eliminates rancid odors.

THE RESULTS

THE NUMBERS

After the switch to TRIM SC9030SGM, sump life increased by 50%, from six months to 9 months. The new coolant eliminated rust issues and drastically reduced smutting, resulting in cleaner machines. LMW was able to reduce the amount of concentration used, resulting in a 32.2% cost savings for coolant. And because it didn’t need to clean machines and change over the coolant as often, LMW decreased its downtime by 30%.
In addition, LMW created better working conditions for the operators by eradicating rancid odors. Fewer parts need to be rejected due to rust, and sensor failures due to residue buildup are no longer an issue.

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50% increase in sump life

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32.2% decrease in coolant spend

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30% reduction in downtime

©2020 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-11-5

Reduced Coolant Spend by 32%

Steel Tube Manufacturer Halves Dewatering Process Time with WEDOLiT AS 1012 Steel Tube Manufacturer Halves Dewatering
Process Time with WEDOLiT AS 1012
A global steel tube manufacturer that has seven plants across Europe and America, has been operating for
over a century producing tailor-made tube products for the energy and automotive sectors. The seamless and
welded tubes they manufacture need short-term corrosion protection to ensure that no corrosion occurs during
the entire process chain.
THE CHALLENGE THE SOLUTION
THE RESULTS
THE NUMBERS
In the past, the tube manufacturer has changed the
dewatering fluid it used multiple times due to problems
with the performance. It also required a premium
quality fluid that could cope with the high-volume
throughput in its 706-cubic foot immersion bath.
The manufacturer wasn’t fully convinced — even after
their laboratory tests showed outstanding product
performance from the WEDOLiT range — as they didn’t
believe that any technology could be better than the
one they were currently using.
As a result, the manufacturer trialed WEDOLiT AS 1012,
a leading-edge dewatering fluid which uses surfaceactive
substances to displace both water and emulsions
from the metal surface extremely quickly and has
corrosion protection properties.
After evaporation of the solvent, a thin non-adhesive
protective film remains on the surface, which offers
corrosion protection for short-term to intermediate
storage. Any water or emulsions that enter the bath
settle on the bottom of the tank after a short period of
time, and can then be drained off.
Using WEDOLiT AS 1012, the dewatering time
significantly reduced from less than 10 seconds to
less than 5 seconds. As a bonus, the length of the
short-term indoor storage corrosion protection also
drastically improved from a few days to more than
three weeks.
The manufacturer was so impressed with the results
that it has started running trials of other products from
the WEDOLiT range throughout the plant.
For this steel tube manufacturer, opening the door
to Master Fluid Solutions and their technologically
advanced WEDOLiT products has proved beneficial.
• Reduced dewatering time by 50%
• Increased corrosion protection from a few days
to more than 3 weeks
• Doubled possible throughput of immersion bath
©2020 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-07-28

Reduced dewatering time by 50%

Drivetrain Components Manufacturer Reduces Coolant Spending by $186K with Master Fluid Solutions ©2020 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-06-18
A drivetrain components manufacturer, specializing in automotive torque converters, primarily engages in turning
applications with steel alloy. It operates three large central coolant systems: one at 30,000 gallons, one at 20,000 gallons,
and one at 10,000 gallons. There are 100, 50, and 30 machines on each system, respectively. Its primary customers are
large automotive manufacturers across the United States.
THE CHALLENGE THE SOLUTION
THE RESULTS THE NUMBERS
In addition to the age-old cost reduction
challenges, the components manufacturer
was also faced with sump life and service life
issues on its machines. Its incumbent fluid
resulted in too much foam, smoke in the air,
and residue all over the machines.
The company decided it was time to reevaluate
its entire fluid program to tackle
these issues and reduce the amount of
metalworking fluid it used. Any fluid it chose
would need to be operator-friendly, as well
as have a long life in the sump. Changing out
the central systems can shut down the entire
plant because of the size and number of
machines connected to them.
The components manufacturer brought in three different metalworking fluid
providers to run 60-day tests on its systems. Master Fluid Solutions’ TRIM®
SC620 performed well in the test but also offered significant cost savings in
the long run.
TRIM® SC620 is a low-foam, semisynthetic coolant that is ideal for high-speed
milling and turning applications. It provides a long service life, long sump
life, and is low-maintenance, which is critical for central systems like the one
running at the components manufacturer’s facility.
Master Fluid Solutions also provided tramp oil removal systems, and
continuously conducts weekly coolant sampling and laboratory evaluations.
Based on the results of these reports, Master Fluid Solutions adjusts the
coolant. Master Fluid Solutions includes this maintenance as a value-add to
help its customers better manage their coolant usage and spending.
After switching over to TRIM® SC620, the
components manufacturer saw a massive
decrease in coolant spending, going from
$386,000 to $200,000 annually, a 48%
savings. Additionally, the company saw
a 22% increase in tool life, an improved
surface finish on the final product, and clean
machines, without foaming or smoke in the
air.
Thanks to Master Fluid Solutions, the
components manufacturer has achieved its
goal of cost savings and improved both the
work environment and the finished product.
• $186,000 saved annually
• 48% reduction in coolant spending
• 22% increase in tool life
Drivetrain Components Manufacturer Reduces
Coolant Spending by $186K with Master Fluid
Solutions

$186,000 saved annually

RBC de Mexico Vastly Improves Processes, Cuts Costs with Master Fluid Solutions RBC de Mexico Vastly Improves Processes,
Cuts Costs with Master Fluid Solutions
©2020 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-06-05
RBC de Mexico, RBC Bearings’ Reynosa plant, primarily machines steel and stainless steel for aerospace, automotive, and
industrial customers. The location also handles some aluminum and harder to machine metals, and works on thousands
of different parts and models. RBC de Mexico is a major turning facility owned by RBC Bearings and operates 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, for 340 days out of the year, requiring long-lasting, durable coolant.
THE CHALLENGE THE SOLUTION
THE RESULTS
As is the case with a lot of metalworking shops, RBC de
Mexico wanted to extend sump life, cut coolant costs, and
properly maintain its coolant. Several years ago, the company
struggled with dirty sumps, rust issues, and rancid coolant
odors. The sump was full of bacteria and a health risk to
workers. RBC de Mexico wanted a better-quality coolant at
a reasonable price, as its incumbent provider was overpriced
and not effective.
However, the engineering team met with some resistance
internally when wanting to bring in new vendors to test
different fluids. Some were skeptical that a new coolant
could make a difference, and the engineering team had their
work cut out, not only to prove that there would be ROI from
switching to a new coolant, but also that a new vendor could
help improve RBC de Mexico’s processes.
RBC de Mexico began an active search for a new coolant.
Ultimately, the plant brought in Master Fluid Solutions. TRIM®
MicroSol® 585XT was chosen for its machining operations,
and Master Fluid Solutions also provided actionable
recommendations on how to improve conditions on the floor,
like installing skimmers on each machine to remove tramp
oil and using water filters and smog hogs. Master Fluid
Solutions impressed the team at RBC de Mexico with its deep
knowledge of metalworking, and was one of the few vendors
willing to travel to Reynosa to tour the plant, demonstrating the
company’s commitment to supporting RBC de Mexico during
and after the transition.
After almost two years of using TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT, RBC
de Mexico has achieved approximately $150,000 in overall
savings, including what it has saved in coolant costs due to the
fluid lasting longer in the sump.
However, the real value has come in the form of process
improvements that have led to a much cleaner facility. The
sumps are cleaner than ever before, meaning less bacteria
and less health risks for the workers. Installing the skimmers
has reduced the amount of tramp oil in the sumps, drastically
reducing the smoke that would accumulate over the machines
and increasing the life of the sumps — and smog hogs take
care of the rest.
RBC de Mexico has had such good results partnering with
Master Fluid Solutions that it now plans to implement a
coolant recycling program to save even more money. For the
Reynosa plant, not only were they able to reduce costs and
improve their operations, but they also found a trusted partner
in Master Fluid Solutions to guide them through the process.
“The service and product knowledge from Master Fluid
Solutions is far superior than anything we had received
from any of the other companies we had talked to. Their
patience and determination helped everything fall into
place.”
-John Taylor, Engineering Supervisor

$150,000 Saved!

Wilson Tool Finds the Formula for Worker Health & Safety with Master Fluid Solutions Wilson Tool Finds the Formula for Worker
Health & Safety with Master Fluid Solutions
Global custom tooling company Wilson Tool International provides a complete line of tooling products
for the additive, tableting, stamping, bending, and punching industries. From the louvers on the back of a
microwave to the back panel of a computer server, if a company needs something to stamp out different
forms, Wilson Tool likely makes it.
THE CHALLENGE
THE SOLUTION
THE RESULTS
Wilson Tool provides parts to a wide variety of industries,
from automotive to information technology. Parts have to be
delivered to specifications, with very low tolerance for error.
Nothing can be delivered with scratches or dents, and fluids
play a large role in ensuring that Wilson Tool’s products
meet its customers’ exacting standards.
To meet its different metalworking application needs, Wilson
Tool purchases three different fluids from Master Fluid
Solutions that can be adapted to different applications.
TRIM® OGR 263 is the straight oil solution that Wilson
Tool uses, along with TRIM® C270 for grinding and TRIM®
MicroSol® 690XT.
Additionally, worker health and safety can’t be overstated.
Employees spend a lot of time in contact with the
different fluids for milling, cutting, and other metalworking
applications. Regardless of whether the fluid is oil-based,
water-based, or pure oil, it needs to minimize dermatitis
cases.
Wilson Tool has dramatically reduced coolant waste and
dermatitis cases on its production floor. The company uses
8,000-gallon tanks to run coolant through its three systems
and the coolant lasts at least seven years before it needs
to be cleaned out and recharged. The most recent system
Wilson Tool cleaned out had been running smoothly for 17
years. Going so long between system cleanouts means
less waste is created which equates to a savings of roughly
$35,000 every time it can be skipped.
With 400 people at its St. Paul, Minnesota facility, it’s very
rare that even a single case of dermatitis is reported. While
coolant cost and longevity is important, healthy employees
have a major effect on the bottom line, too.
©2020 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-05-07
“Master Fluid Solutions built a coolant that we can
recycle and send back through our machines,
and all improvements were made by them.
We’ve built a good relationship, and they’re an
important partner of ours.”
– Duane Berg, Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Coolant Waste Dramatically Reduced

Aerospace Components Supplier Resolves Contamination using Master Fluid Solutions Aerospace Components Supplier Resolves
Contamination using Master Fluid Solutions
As a leading supplier of aerospace components, contamination is a serious problem. One UK-based
supplier that performs milling, turning, drilling, and tapping operations at its facility had to face such
an issue. This supplier machines aerospace-grade aluminum, with 19 machines in total consisting of
mills, machining centers, and lathes. The aerospace industry requires a precision operation, while also
minimizing downtime for the machines.
THE CHALLENGE THE SOLUTION
THE RESULTS
The aerospace components supplier encountered a problem controlling
bacterial contamination in its metalworking fluid. This meant it had to conduct
regular machine cleans of approximately two to three machines per month. It
took half a day to clean and refill the machines and the lost machine time cost
$76 per hour.
The existing metalworking fluid also periodically caused machining issues.
The machines would tap oversize holes, which meant those component parts
would have to be completely scrapped. Each scrapped component resulted in
a $2,330 loss.
Weary of losing more money
and productivity, the aerospace
components supplier agreed to a
six-week trial of TRIM® E715, run at
6% to 10% concentration. TRIM E715
is a universal soluble oil that requires
minimal maintenance and is suitable
for machining aluminum, steel and
nickel alloys, as well as cast iron and
yellow metals.
The trial of TRIM E715 resolved the bacterial
contamination issue completely, eliminating the need
for costly cleanouts, a saving of nearly $9,325 per year.
Resolving bacterial contamination also removed the bad
odors that operators frequently complained about. All
machines have since been switched over to TRIM E715.
TRIM E715 also fixed the issue with oversized holes that
resulted in scrapped parts. The aerospace components
supplier has had no reports of issues since the conversion.
And, as a bonus, several operators who suffered from
dermatitis with the former metalworking fluid have had
their skin clear up since the switch to TRIM E715.
©2020 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-04-16
“During the six-week test run, we resolved the
bacterial contamination issue, leading to no
need for costly cleanouts since April 2019.”
-Machine Shop Manager

50% Coolant Reduction

30% Annual Savings

Signicast Improves Employee Morale with Master Fluid Solutions Signicast Improves Employee Morale
with Master Fluid Solutions
Signicast manufactures precision investment castings for a variety of industries, including firearms,
mining and oilfield, recreational vehicles, and aerospace. With three plants located in the United States
and three in Europe, Signicast can meet the needs of small to large runs of components for a wide range
of applications.
THE CHALLENGE THE SOLUTION
THE RESULTS
Biostability and customer service are the two main
factors that drive Signicast’s metalworking fluid purchases.
The fluid needs to avoid changing colors or developing
a bad smell, which can indicate the presence of harmful
bacteria or tramp oil and make for an unpleasant work
environment for employees. Signicast also wants to know
that its metalworking fluid provider will provide assistance
if needed.
Nonexistent customer service from a previous supplier
led Signicast to find a new provider. Its Milwaukee,
Wisconsin-area facility uses a 10,000 gallon system, and
the company needed to know that it would get technical
support when it had questions about managing its fluid.
After evaluating several metalworking fluid suppliers,
Signicast chose Master Fluid Solutions and its
TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT for its operations. TRIM
MicroSol 585XT does not require extra biocides or
fungicides to remain biostable. The District Sales Manager
from Master Fluid Solutions helped steer Signicast to the
correct fluid for its machines, was knowledgeable about
the product line and metalworking, and was confident that
the product would work.
TRIM® MicroSol® 585XT became part of Signicast’s overall
efforts to achieve longer tool life, and it certainly has
contributed to the initiative. The machines are cleaner and
do not have a brown sludge buildup, saving approximately
$16,000 per year in its main coolant system.
However, it’s Master Fluid Solutions’s customer service
that has really stood out to the company. When Signicast
has a question about how to improve its shop floor,
Master Fluid Solutions is there to provide information.
Master Fluid Solutions also sent in its own service
engineers to assist with discharge, clean, and recharge
(DCR) to ensure a proper, thorough and quick process.
Additionally, the biostability of TRIM MicroSol 585XT
has contributed to happier employees, who no longer
continually have to report problems with the fluid. This
takes the pressure off the Plant Engineer, who can focus
on proactively managing and maintaining equipment on
the shop floor and continue to reap the benefits of the
cost savings, turning that toward strategic initiatives.
“Master Fluid Solutions isn’t afraid to jump in and get
dirty. With them, it’s all about customer service.”
– Matthew Speier, Plant Engineer
©2019 Master Fluid Solutions. Master Fluid Solutions®, TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2020-01-22

$16,000 Per Year Savings!

Aerospace Manufacturer’s Holes Per Drill Soar with Master Fluid Solutions Aerospace Manufacturer’s Holes Per
Drill Soar with Master Fluid Solutions
At 30,000 feet, there’s no room for error. Aerospace companies have to meet that high standard
when they design, manufacture, and support products that keep airline passengers safe in flight.
One aerospace components manufacturer based in the Northeast focuses on aerospace propulsion
components, flight control components, and aero engine components — all of which require high quality
and precision to meet safety standards and specifications. The company machines a variety of alloys,
including low carbon, hardened steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel, as well as stainless steel, using
drilling, reaming, tapping, milling, turning, and grinding operations.
THE CHALLENGE THE SOLUTION
THE RESULTS
The aerospace components manufacturer could only
get six holes per drill on a small drill with its incumbent
coolant. This was not enough and led the company to
start searching for a new coolant that could yield more
holes per drill, as well as increase the life of its tools and
reject tramp oil.
Coolants used in the aerospace industry must meet the
demands of high-pressure, high-volume applications.
The aerospace components manufacturer began testing
TRIM® E925AE for these rigorous applications, as it
uses a proprietary lubricity package for a better surface
finish and longer tool life when machining aerospace
materials. TRIM® E925AE protects sensitive aluminum and
nonferrous alloys, and its soft fluid film protects chucks,
ways, and tool holders.
The test run of TRIM® E925AE was a resounding success
for the components manufacturer. TRIM® E925AE yielded
96 holes per drill, a 1500% increase. Additionally, part
finishes were excellent, and drilling and reaming sizes,
along with turning, milling, drilling, and reaming results
overall were very good. Tool life was extended, and TRIM®
E925AE rejected tramp oil well. The fluid ran clean in the
machine, leaving no residue.
For this aerospace company, using TRIM® E925AE has
allowed them to improve production and extend tool life.
THE NUMBERS
• 1500% increase in holes per drill
• 96 holes per drill with TRIM® E925AE vs. 6
holes per drill with the previous coolant
• Total tooling spend decreased by 90%
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Holes Per Drill Up 1500%

Flawless Parts

Astonishing Results

Revved-up Performance: Global Automotive Crankshaft Manufacturer Saves Coolant Costs www.masterfluidsolutions.com/na/en-us/
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PROVEN COST SAVINGS
Downtime due to foaming
and bacteria was eliminated
and production is up.
Application Specifications
Grinder: Landis Multi-Wheel
Wheel: Norton SG
Material: powdered metal
Operation: journal grind
Filter: vacuum paper bed
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Additional significant savings were realized by eliminating the need for costly additives
to reduce bacteria and foam levels. C270 reduced oil mist, kept the work environment
cleaner, improved part cleanliness for process gauging, and increased operator
acceptance. Now crankshaft and camshaft production is running smooth with C270.
When a world leader in automotive manufacturing
had a problem, TRIM® experts provided the solution.
Problem: A global automotive manufacturer’s crankshaft production at one facility fell
short of its 1500 crankshafts per day objective. Analysis proved further production time
was being lost due to foaming and heavy bacterial contamination of a heavy-duty
ester-based coolant.
Solution: TRIM® C270 proved the perfect solution. Independent testing confirms
C270 dissipates foam 13.9 times faster than the competition, and operates at a
very low bacteria level. The automotive manufacturer changed to C270 with
dramatic savings in coolant costs, water, filter media use, and downtime.
Coolant costs dropped by
$36,000 per year.
Water consumption
decreased 40%.
Filter media use down
over 30%.
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DOWNTIME COOLANT COST WATER USE FILTER MEDIA
72,000
36,000

Costs Dropped By $36,000

Zooming Production: Global Camshaft Producer Reduces Filter Media by over 98%

Filter Media Reduced 98%

$Excel Manufacturing Boosted their bottom line with TRIM<sup>®</sup> MicroSol<sup>®</sup> 690XT www.masterfluidsolutions.com/na/en-us/ ©2015-2019 Master Fluid Solutions. TRIM® and MicroSol® are registered trademarks of Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions. 2019-12-03 Here’s how TRIM® MicroSol® 690XT semisynthetic outperformed expectations for Excel Manufacturing MicroSol 690XT saves time and money Brad Watts, Makino a81 operator, is thrilled with their change to premium semisynthetic MicroSol 690XT. They had been using two different coolants in their shop, one of which was targeted specifically at their foaming issues. Now they were looking for one high-performance solution that could do it all. After a threemonth trial, Excel Manufacturing changed over their whole shop to MicroSol 690XT. They find MicroSol 690XT has provided much better lubricity with low foam and much less coolant consumption. They had been running their coolant with a high refractometer reading in an effort to address their problem with excessive foam. Now they run MicroSol 690XT at half the refractometer reading with no foaming issues at all. Brad Watts attests, “Even with the previous, reliable low-foam coolant, foam would build up in the reserve wait area so high that it coated the drum and caused the machine to go into a low-coolant false alarm. With the MicroSol 690XT, foam barely builds up, then breaks down quickly without a problem. MicroSol 690XT is going to save us a lot of money... and I’m really excited we got it shop-wide.” Longer tool life and less foam with MicroSol 690XT Maintenance supervisor Curt Metcalf tells us about their successful three-month testing of MicroSol 690XT. “We tested it on aluminum, cast iron, and ductal iron. It solved a reaming problem we were having on aluminum, and we saw improved tool life. Operators like the low chemical smell and the parts are much cleaner.” To resolve their foaming issues Curt says they had tried other quality coolants, even those specially designed to be low-foam. One premium microemulsion did solve the foam problems, but resulted in shorter tool life. With excellent low-foam properties and exceptional tool life, Curt says, “MicroSol 690XT does it all!” Boost your profits and production with MicroSol 690XT! View testimonial for Bradford Watts, “MicroSol® 690XT Runs at About Half the Concentration...” at https://2trim.us/v/?v=419 Check out video testimonial “Curt Metcalf Solves Reaming Problem with MicroSol® 690XT” at https://2trim.us/v/?v=415 For more video interviews from our customers about MicroSol 690XT performance, visit our web site at: www.microsol-690xt.com TRIM® MicroSol® 690XT Boosted their Bottom Line EXCEL MANUFACTURING OF SEYMOUR, INDIANA INNOVATIONS FOR LONGER SUMP A N D T O O L L I F E Maintenance Supervisor Curt Metcalf Makino a81 Operator Brad Watts$

Boosted the Bottom Line