What is Metal Working Fluid management? Metal working fluid management is an important part of the workflow for workshop personnel to use and maintain metal working fluids. Implementing appropriate metal working fluid management can reduce the amount of metal working fluid used and maintain its cleanliness. The management of metal working fluid includes maintaining specific concentrations and pH values in the liquid tank, properly cleaning the machine and using liquid recovery devices, mixing devices, and liquid tank collection devices, as well as removing impurities that affect performance and cause liquid loss.
What can metal working fluid management bring to enterprises Saving costs and increasing profits The best way to increase profits in the manufacturing industry is to reduce waste in terms of time, operations, energy, and materials. Although metalworking fluids account for less than 1% of the total operating budget, implementing appropriate metalworking fluid management can save significant costs in other areas. Proper management can not only directly prevent waste of metal working fluids, but also reduce annual procurement volume, improve labor efficiency, and have a significant impact on productivity. Advantages of Metal Working Fluid Management NO.1 Reduce machine maintenance costs Regular use of equipment such as liquid tank cleaning systems can keep the working fluid free of debris and other pollutants. If not cleaned, this condition will continuously accumulate miscellaneous oil, reduce the amount of liquid in the metal processing tank, and create an ideal environment for bacterial growth. The accumulated thick oil sludge may clog pipelines, hoses, filters, and metal working fluid operating systems, leading to machine downtime and additional cleaning and maintenance costs. NO.2 Reduce regular maintenance costs Equipment such as liquid recovery devices, mixing devices, and centrifuges can keep liquids in optimal condition at all times while minimizing machine downtime. Unexpected downtime caused by metal working fluid issues can lead to a significant decrease in productivity, and frequent maintenance due to metal working fluid issues is very expensive. The use of automatic cleaning equipment and fluid replenishment system can ensure uninterrupted operation of the machine, not only maintaining its original productivity, but also greatly improving production efficiency. NO.3 ensures less liquid changes The use of maintenance equipment and appropriate techniques to maintain cleanliness provides another benefit: less fluid change and longer service life of metalworking fluids. Reducing the consumption of metal working fluids can help directly save costs. Manufacturers can not only purchase fewer quantities each year, but also reduce consumption and environmental impact. More importantly, reducing the consumption of metal working fluids can greatly improve labor utilization. According to the size of the liquid tank, it is very time-consuming to shut down the equipment, empty the liquid, clean the machine, and refill with new liquid. Proper metal working fluid management can extend the service life of the metal working fluid, reduce the frequency of workers changing the liquid again, and ensure normal production in the workshop.
NO.4 Extending lifespan and reducing costs
Metal working fluid management not only reduces liquid waste, but also helps to extend the service life of cutting tools.
The presence of impurities in the metal working fluid can directly affect the tool life. Replacing worn tools usually requires the operator to shut down the machine and requires a significant amount of time. Repeated tool replacement can even reduce productivity. If the tool remains in operation for a longer time, the frequency of replacement will be lower, and operators can spend more time working on production. Proper processing fluid management may require some labor costs, but the decrease in overall costs is definitely worth it. More importantly, it can help operators operate machines more effectively and achieve higher yields. In addition to reducing machine downtime, it can also greatly improve the overall environmental conditions of manufacturers.
Metal working fluids play a very important role in the daily maintenance of machines. It is not only necessary to use appropriate metal working fluids, but also to use them appropriately in order to achieve better application results. Proper processing fluid management may be a labor-intensive process, but cost saving efforts are worthwhile. More importantly, it can help operators operate machines more effectively, reduce machine downtime, and achieve higher yields.
Effective liquid management is crucial for maximizing the performance of metal working fluids
A complete solution for processing fluid management should include multiple functions such as purification, liquid dispensing, detection, oil removal, regeneration, fluid change, and waste reduction. It is a comprehensive solution that can monitor the concentration of metal working fluid in the liquid tank, maintain the stability of the acidity and alkalinity of the tank, reduce impurities such as oil and solids in the tank, maximize the lifespan of the metal working fluid, improve liquid exchange efficiency, reduce waste liquid treatment volume, assist customers in improving safety and environmental protection levels, improve production efficiency, and reduce comprehensive costs.
