CASE HISTORY: 1


Account:
Automotive Company, OH

Metalforming Operation:
Punching and serration of 0.47 to 0.87 inch holes to make a front wheel brake spindle.

Product:
OAKFORM® DSY 7250 stamping and drawing fluid at 30%

Tooling Material:
D2 and M4 Tool Steel

Workpiece Material and Thickness:
1078 Carbon Steel, 0.5 inch thick

Previous Fluid and Tool Life:
A competitive straight oil containing 30% chlorine. Tool life was 10,000 hits.


RESULTS
  • Outperformed chlorinated oils
  • Tool life increased to greater than 12,000 hits
  • Reduced amount of fluid usage
  • Light residue eliminated washing process