PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
Reduce your coolant usage and waste removal costs by 50%
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TM Corporation (BTM), a Michigan- based manufacturer of clinch joining systems,
automation components and contract machine work, has reported substantial savings in coolant usage and waste removal costs after switching its aluminum and steel machining operations to run on QualiChem Xtreme cut 251C semi-synthetic metalworking fluid. Michigan Petroleum
Technologies (MPT), their distributor in lower Michigan, oversaw the six-month trials in which BTM compared Xtreme Cut 251C against the fluids it had been using. “The results of the trials
on four machines spoke for themselves,” said Richard Seim, executive vice president
of MPT, “Coolant usage and waste removal costs were down 50%, and machine operators reported total elimination of noxious odors. Altogether, the total documented hard savings resulting from reduced coolant usage and waste removal costs added up to more than $47,000 in 2013.” Dave Lamb, BTM manufacturing manager, said: “BTM has an intensive coolant maintenance program and MPT stated that we should be able to lower consumption and the maintenance cost using the fluids. We tested several coolants and found that Michigan Petroleum was correct. We lowered our coolant consumption, maintenance cost, and waste coolant disposal cost using this product.” “I like the cleanliness, clarity and machinability of
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these fluids,” said Tony Weber, BTM milling supervisor. “There is minimal maintenance and operator acceptance has been excellent.” Dick Kleinknecht, lathe supervisor at BTM, said, “I’ve experienced excellent results with the product. The product does not have an undesirable odor and is very easy to maintain.” “At QualiChem, our strategy for success is dependent on our superior technology and outstanding distributors like MPT,” said Mike Forest, director of metalworking at QualiChem. “They brought to the table a deep understanding of their customer’s needs and challenges, combined with their technical expertise and knowledge of QualiChem’s product lines. The result is a solution that dramatically reduces
BTM’s operating costs, extends tool life, produces cleaner finished products and improves operator satisfaction on the job.” About QualiChem - Established
in 1989 with headquarters in Salem, Va., QualiChem is the fastest-growing fluids manufacturer in the metalworking industry. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes synthetic, semi-synthetic and soluble cutting and grinding fluids, straight oils, metal cleaners and corrosion preventatives. QualiChem is a quality-focused ISO 9001:2008 company and a zero-discharge facility.
More information on QualiChem Metalworking Fluids t: 540.375.6700
mgrimes@qualichem.com
SigmaTEK Productivity Workshop 2014
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC, the world’s leading provider of CAD/CAM nesting and material optimization solutions, announces its upcoming SigmaTEK Academy Productivity Workshop. The event will be held on May 6-7, 2014 at the company’s global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shop-floor fabricators,
Davi’s South African client will produce complete tubular steel towers for wind turbines, that will vary in sizes, ranging between 80 and 120 meters. With individual sections weighing between 40 to 60 tons. The new factory will be offering
internationally competitive production capabilities, quality and pricing, plus high productivity assured by the Dav plate roll.
More information on Promau S.r.l. t: +39.0547.319611 f: +39.0547.317564
manufacturers, production managers, and shop owners are welcomed to attend. This event will feature workshops and breakout sessions on CAD Import, Quoting, Advanced NC Programming, Beveling, Nesting Best Practices along with introduction, basic, and advanced sessions on SigmaNEST software. Representatives from fabrication equipment representatives will also be present to discuss the
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latest from the industry. About SigmaTEK - the company develops and sells SigmaNEST®, a comprehensive software solution for nesting, NC programming and cutting of steel sheet, plate, tube/ pipe, and wood. They are one of the leading CAD/CAM nesting system for plasma, laser, punch, oxyfuel, waterjet, router, knife, tube/pipe and combination cutting machines. The company ensures superior material utilization, machine motion optimization, and maximum part quality balanced with cutting speed, work flow integration, material handling, accurate estimates and information management.
More information on SigmaTEK Systems 513-595-2022
Bob.farrell@sigmanest.com IMT April/May 2014 13
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