Project Scope: Replace competitive, chlorinated paraffin-based, emulsifiable oil stamping fluid due to customer concerns over worker exposure, housekeeping & tool life. Metal Substrate: 18CRCB/441 STAINLESS STEEL—.043-0.47 “ (1.09-1.19mm) THICKNESS. IRMCO Product: IRMCO FLUIDS® 146-892 @ 6:1 RATIO.
Process Improvements:
- IRMCO FLUIDS 146-892 maintained same press speed and part quality while reducing the lubricant concentration almost 10% from the incumbent product concentration.
- IRMCO optimized lubricant application to tooling & parts to reduce the amount of fluid delivered–reducing waste.
- IRMCO produced parts exited the press cooler to the touch than those produced with the chlorinated, emulsified oil stamping fluid.
