With the introduction of the SMED method (single-minute exchange of die), Boillat Technologies appreciated instantly the importance of the role that processing fluids would play in optimising set-up times during production changeovers. In close cooperation with MOTOREX, the company’s needs were analysed and the solutions were presented. The result was a reduction in product variety from 12 processing fluids to just two cutting oils.
Jacques Boillat, the CEO and owner of Boillat Technologies in Loveresse, Switzerland, on the benefits of the SMED method and associated reduction in processing fluids.
From proven solutions to new ones The managers of Boillat Technologies turned, therefore, to lubrication specialists MOTOREX and enquired about the potential for optimisation in the area of processing fluids. In dialogue with Technical Aftersales and the field service employees involved, all production steps were identified, production capacities recorded and tool lives determined. Based on the evaluated data and after an appraisal of the customer’s needs, production got off to a successful start from the very first batches following the introduction of the MOTOREX SWISSCUT ORTHO TX high-performance cutting/deep-hole drilling and broaching oil.
Benefits of a multi-purpose cutting oil The cutting oil itself may be a universal grade, but any sacrifice in terms of performance would not have been entertained. Following MOTOREX’s recommendation to change over to the revolutionary SWISSCUT ORTHO TX high-performance cutting oil, the machine operator has been able to reap several benefits: It is now possible for each and every processing step to proceed with one and the same cutting oil. SWISSCUT ORTHO TX meets the most demanding requirements in the form of extremely complex machining methods combined with the most difficult-to-cut materials. The significant reduction in the quantity of processing fluids has helped to simplify logistics and substantially increase process reliability. Thanks to the absence of unwelcome substances, such as chlorine and heavy metals, the quality of the working environment has similarly been improved.
Disposal costs cut 50 % With the changeover to MOTOREX ORTHO TX, the managers in Loveresse have selected a low-volatility and extremely skin-friendly cutting oil with minimal tendency to mist that guarantees maximum functionality with all popular ventilation systems and is integral to sustaining a healthy environment in the production room. Another pleasing aspect is the fact that the selected product is free of chlorine and heavy metals. As a result, not only is the product less harmful to mankind and the environment, it reduces disposal costs by 50 %. Indeed, recycling costs can vary considerably, depending on chlorine content and other sometimes problematic constituents. In addition, the absence of chlorine and heavy metals makes the cutting oil easy to clean up and so reduces effort in the parts cleaning process.
Objectives comprehensively achieved "Continuous optimisation is necessary in any production business. Together with motivated colleagues, competent suppliers and new workflow methods, the introduction of SMED into our company has resulted in great success,” explains Jacques Boillat, not without a hint of pride.
MOTOREX AG LANGENTHAL Technical Aftersales Postfach CH-4901 Langenthal, Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)62 919 74 74 Fax +41 (0)62 919 76 96 http://www.motorex.com/
BOILLAT DÉCOLLETAGE SA Benevis 2 CH-2732 Loveresse, Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)32 482 60 60 Fax +41 (0)32 482 60 65 [email protected] http://www.boillat.ch/
