Replace a Costly Lubricant with Inconsistent Draw Performance and Biological Growth Issues
Replace a Costly Lubricant with Inconsistent Draw Performance and Biological Growth Issues
2 PagesInternational Compound 920-R Case Study - International Chemical CASE STUDIES METAL-FORMING, DRAWING & STAMPING PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: International Compound 920-R PRODUCT TYPE: Water-Soluble Oil Metal-Forming Lubricant for Moderate to Severe Operations CUSTOMER: Manufacturer of Deep Drawn, Cold-Rolled Steel Automotive Components OBJECTIVE: Replace a Costly Lubricant with Inconsistent Draw Performance and Biological Growth Issues DESCRIPTION: The customer, utilizing cold-rolled steel in most operations (manual-feed, progressive and transfer presses), was using a water-soluble metal-forming lubricant that was providing extremely inconsistent performance results: unstable emulsions, varying operational temperatures, unpredictable die life and several formability issues, including wrinkling, gall
