CASE HISTORY: 3


Account:
Major Automotive Manufacturer, IN

Metalforming Operation:
Deep draw (5" depth) on air conditioner accumulator canister.

Product:
OAKFORM DSS 6900HD at 20%

Tooling Material:
Carbide

Workpiece Material and Thickness:
0.040" Cold rolled steel

Previous Fluid and Tool Life:
Competitor’s heavy duty soluble oil product. Customer wanted improved cleanliness, and to recover drawing fluid for reuse.

 
RESULTS
  • Increased lubricity and cleanliness with OAKFORM DSS 6900HD.
  • Decreased the amount of cobalt leaching on dies.
  • Residue was easily removed, reducing load on parts washer.
  • Recovering and reusing OAKFORM DSS 6900HD reduced fluid usage by over 60%, thus reducing cost