CIMTECH® 95 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Manufacturer of water flow valves and check valves.Fluid
Concentration:3%
Part:Valve bodies and flow regulators.
Material:Cast iron.
Operation:Machining.
System:22 machines- individual systems.
Results:Avoided washing operation prior to painting.Replaced soluble oil Good ferrous corrosion protection.Saved $100,000/ year due to
increased fluid life, not needing washing operation.Very clean product to use.Extended life from several weeks to many months.Eliminated dermatitis.
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CIMTECH® 310 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Aerospace Engine Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:5% mix concentration. Good quality water- 50 ppm hardness. Low chloridesand sulfates.
Part:Engine Turbine Blade.
Material:Nickel alloy with platinum coating. Other various aerospace alloys.
Operation:ELB Schliff grinder using aluminum oxide grinding wheel.
Stock removal: .050” Testing CBN wheels. High pressure and flow (150 GPM)
System:Five central systems (3-4,600 gal., 1-7,000 gal.,1-2,000 gal.)Results:Replaced competitive soluble oil. Eliminated rancidity. Provided much
longersump life. CIMTECH 310 is very clean and low foaming.
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CIMTECH® 410 Metalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:6%
Part:Crankshaft for small horsepower engine
Material:Nodular iron
Operation:Machining (milling ,tapping, drilling,cut off, thread chasing) Grinding(center type grinding)
System:Central system (wedge wire screen),5000 gallons Individual grinding machines, 350 gallons
Results:Replaced competitive semi synthetic to obtain cleaner process. Eliminated residue problem. Improved microbial control. Eliminated foaming.
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CIMTECH® 500 Metalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:5 - 7%
Part:Constant velocity (CV) joint
Material:Hardened steel
Operation:Grinding various surfaces with plated and brazed CBN wheels (outer housing and inner radius of ring)
System:Individual machines
Results:Replaced soluble oil with equal lubricity. Excellent cleanliness.Improved fluid life without odors.Chlorine-free. Environmentally-friendly. Low foaming
Reduced concentrate usage by over 50%.
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CIMTECH® 310 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Major Aerospace Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:5-7%
Part:Rockets, Panels, Aerospace Hydraulics, Commercial and Space station Assemblies.
Material:7075, 7051, and 7075 aluminum, titanium, and some steel.
Operation:Milling, Boring, Tapping, Reaming, and some Grinding.
System:Individual Machines including G&L Vertical Boring, Cincinnati 30V Five Axis,Mazak Vertical Machining, and Thompson Surface Grinder.
Flood in application. Average sump size 40 gallons.
Results:Previously, this customer used a semi synthetic fluid. After three months of testing, the following comments were noted: “ No foam and it doesn’t
go bad”.“CIMTECH 310 is cleaner and doesn’t develop any smell”. “The oil floats and CIMTECH 310 doesn’t degrade”. “CIMTECH 310 is cleaner and low
misting in the grinding operation”.
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CIMTECH® 310 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Heavy Equipment Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Fuel Injector Housings for Diesel Engines.
Material:Die cast automotive aluminum.
Operation:Drilling, Tapping, and Milling.
System:5000 gallon central system, Henry Wedge wire, with coalescer for tramp oil removal.
Results:This system was previously charged with a competitive soluble oil, which accumulated high levels of tramp oil (hydraulic and way oils). The
initial response from operators is that the fluid is much cleaner and has a more pleasant odor. The Cimguardian Metalworking Fluid Monitor will be
installed on this system to monitor all key fluid parameters and insure a high level of productivity for this customer.
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CIMTECH® 310Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Saw Blade Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Steel Band SawsMaterial:1080 Steel
Operation:Creep Feed Grinding
System:5000 gallon central system (vacuum filter)
Results:This system has been charged approximately six months, after replacing a competitive semi synthetic fluid. They have been able to increase grind
cycles and improve productivity. Also, CIMTECH 310 has provided excellent foam control.
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CIMTECH® 310Metalworking Fluid
Customer: Aerospace/Aircraft Engine Manufacturer (Japan)
Fluid Concentration:7% in soft (30ppm) water
Part:Jet engine blades, vanes, and diffuser segments
Material:Exotic alloys including Inconel
Operation/Tooling:Creep feed, surface, and OD grinding
System:Seven Large Individual Sumps (3000 – 5000 liters)
Results:Cimtech 310 replaced a soluble oil product that had foam, burn, and odor problems. Even at very high flow rates and pressures, the Cimtech 310
does not foam. Cycle time was improved by 30% and feed rate by 50%. Cimtech310 has excellent cleanliness and operator acceptance. CIMFORM®
grinding wheels are used in all applications, aluminum oxide in the creep feed and surface grinding operations, and “PB” and electroplated CBN in the
others.
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CIMTECH® 305 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Automotive Parts Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:3%
Part:Bushings for off road manufacturer.
Material:1050 Steel
Operation:ID Grinding
System:100 gallon central system
Results:Replaced competitive synthetic to eliminate foam, burn, and rust problems on the bushings. Make up rate on CIMTECH 305was 50% of the
previous product. Problems have disappeared.
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CIMTECH GL® 2015 Metalworking Fluid Case History
Customer:Manufacturer of glass products
Fluid Concentration:2-3%
Part:Mirrors, household glass, glass windows, etc.
Material:Glass
Operation:Grinding, cutting, and edging using diamond wheels
System:2000 gallon central system (bag filtration)
Results: The customer has been using CIMTECH GL® 2015 for many years due to its cleanliness, long fluid life, and filtration capability (glass fines do not
solidify),and low foam. Very good operator acceptance. Very economical due to low product makeup
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CIMTECH GL® 2015 Metalworking Fluid Case History
Customer:Manufacturer of automotive glass windshields
Fluid Concentration:4%
Part:Wind shields
Material:Glass
Operation:Grinding, edging
System:Three 9000 gallon central systems (settling/gravity dragout)
Results: The customer has been using CIMTECH GL® 2015 for many years due to its cleanliness, long fluid life, and filtration capability (glass fines do not
solidify),and low foam.
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CX-09A Silicon Wafer Slicing Fluid
Customer:Silicon wafer manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:Range 1:300 (0.30%), 1:350 (0.28%), 1:400 (0.25%)
Part:Silicon wafers
Material:Silicon
Operation:ID Sawing, Lapping, and Polishing
System:Two central systems; 1000 gallon and 2000 gallon
Results:We replaced a competitive wafer slicing fluid. The customer found that his diamond saw blades and edge grinding wheels stayed cleaner with
CX –09A. In addition, they reduced their mold problems and the CX-09A was less expensive. The cleaner fluid resulted in longer blade and wheel life with
smoother, flatter wafers, ultimately producing higher wafer yields per silicon log.
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CIMTECH® 310 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Metal Forming Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:6-7%
Part:Various
Material:Inconel (high nickel that work hardens), stainless steel, titanium, and other aircraft metals
Operation:Drilling
System:Individual Machines
Results:Customer has been using CIMTECH 310 in a Okuma turning center drilling a31/2 “deep hole in 7-18 Inconel without a pilot hole. The Customer is
happy with the performance. The operation takes only 2-3 minutes and tool life, finish and size are all meeting their tight requirements.
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CIMTECH® 46CMetalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:4-6%
Part:Extruders for plastic injection molding equipment.
Material:Carbide coated drums made of heat-treated steel.
Operations:Vertical Campbell Grinders
System:5 individual machines with 300 gallon sumps. The fluid has a very long sumplife of six months. This is excellent for individual machines. The fluid
has been used in this plant for over two years.
Filtration:Cyclonic filter with settling.
Results:CIMTECH 46C provides excellent grinding performance, cleanliness andsettling. This fluid has not developed residue or rancidity. CIMTECH 46C
isspecifically designed to inhibit cobalt leaching from the carbide. Tests areconducted once per month, with the cobalt level always less that 0.5 ppm.
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CIMTECH® 100 &CIMTECH® 95 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Steel Mill
Fluid Concentration:3% - 5%
Parts:Stands and Backup rolls
Material:Steel, Iron, Chrome
Operation:Roll grinding
System:Five-5000 gallon systems; The grinders are Farrell and Waldrich Siegen
Filtration:Three Hoffman Flotation filters and two FloCon pressure filters
Results:CIMTECH® 100 in four of the five roll grinding systems at this account for thelast ten years. We recently replaced a competitive fluid with
CIMTECH® 95 in the fifth system. Both fluids keep the abrasive clean and free cutting to grind rolls that range from twelve inches to six feet in diameter.
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CIMCOOL® Fluid: CIMTECH® 495
Customer: Supplier to printing industry
Fluid Concentration: 5%Part:Printing rolls
Material: Steel and carbide and chrome
Operation:Centerless grinding
System: Individual machines
Results: Replaced competitive synthetic fluid to provide improved surfacefinish, better cleanliness and overall lower costs.
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CIMCOOL® Fluid: CIMTECH® 495
Customer: Manufacturer of food processing equipment
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Rollers Material: Steel
Operation:Centerless grinding
System: Individual machines
Results: Replaced competitive synthetic fluid to provide improved corrosion control, improved surface finish, improved “roundness” control. Overall good
lubricity and cleanliness and biostability.
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CIMSTAR® 40 Metalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:4%
Part:Out put transmission shaft for six speed car transmission
Material:4140 Steel, 58-60 Rc
Operation:Grinding OD of shaft and faces
System:Individual Machine
Results:Replaced competitve fluid and doubled the fluid life. Excellent microbial control. Very clean fluid.
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CIMSTAR® 540 Metalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Water valve spools
Material:SteelOperation:Centerless grinding to maintain .2tolerance on the OD
System:Individual machines
Results:Replaced competitve soluble oil,biostable fluid provides long life,operator friendly fluid. Very clean product. Low foaming product.
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CIMSTAR® 540 Metalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Pillow block bearing housings
Material:Cast iron
Operation:Machining, drilling, tapping, milling
System:Individual machines
Results:Replaced competitve semi-synthetic.Ten times longer sump life. Much cleaner (less residue). Used with DI water.
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CIMSTAR® 60 Metalworking
FluidFluid Concentration:5%
Part:Tool pocket for T-30 Cincinnati Milacron machining center
Material:319T5 Aluminum
Operation:Machining faces, drilling, tapping,reaming, and boring.
System:800 gallon central system
Results:Excellent finish. Non-staining. Good lubricity. Long tool life.
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CIMSTAR® 60 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Supplier of wear sleeves for engine cover crankshaft
Fluid Concentration:5-6%Part:Rings, various diameter
Material:Low carbon steel
Operation:Machining, turning- uses carbide tooling
System:Individual machine application
Results:Replaced competitive soluble oil.Eliminated oil mist and rancidity.Obtain excellent fluid life.
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CIMSTAR® 60LFMetalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Diesel engine pistons
Material:Cast iron
Operation:Machining and OD grinding
System:Individual machines
Results:Excellent fluid life. Excellent cleanliness.Out standing tool life. Good machining andgrinding product. Easily recycled. No foam.Operator-friendly
(mild and clean).
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CIMSTAR® 60LF Metalworking Fluid LUBRICANT Q Metalworking Fluid Additive
Customer:Metalworking Job Shop
Fluid Concentration:CIMCOOL CIMSTAR 60LF at 5% and Lubricant Q at 1%
Part:Various bearing parts.
Material:Bearing Steel
Operation:Machining
System:Individual Machines
Results:Increased carbide life insert from 15 to 60 parts per edge
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CIMSTAR® QUAL STAR® XL Metalworking Fluid
Customer: Compressor Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration:5%Part:Various compressor components
Material:Aluminum
Operation:Machining, including milling, drilling, tapping, and turning
System:9,000 gallon central system
Results:Qual Star XL has been used for two years with excellent tool life, good biostability and cleanliness, and very good operator acceptance.
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Cimstar 3800Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Automotive Transmission Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration: Part:4-6% Transmission Pump Body Components Transmission Housing
Material:Operation:Aluminum 390 Tapping, Drilling, and Machining
Systems:Tapping
Operations: 1,900 Gallon Central System
Machining Operations: 3 – 25,000 Gallon Central Systems
Results:Cimstar 3800 replaced a previous water-based fluid, improved tool life (tap life by 85%),maintained microbial control, and met the quality
specifications for the machined part finish parameters.Cost Comparison
Previous Fluid (Jan - Apr 99) vs Cimstar-3800 (Jan - Apr 00) Jan-Apr 99 Jan- Apr 00% Reduction Product Usage3,965 Gallons2,002 Gallons - 49.5 %Biocide
Additives 16 Gallons 3 Gallons - 81.2 %Defoamer Additives 610 Gallons 0 Gallons - 100 %Production167,367 Units158,149 Units - 5.5 %Cost/Mixed
Gallon/Month$0.46/Mx Gal/Mn$0.19/Mx Gal/Mn - 57.8 %
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CIMSTAR® 3890Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Specialty Automotive Parts Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration: 6-7%
Part:Water pumps for racing enginesMaterial:6061 Aluminum
Operation:Machining: milling, drilling, roll form tapping.
Systems:Individual machines; using 30ppm water
Results:Replaced competitive synthetic fluid. Increased tool life and CIMSTAR® 3890 was able to run at a lower concentration.
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CIMSTAR® 3800Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Piston Manufacturer
Fluid Concentration: 5-6%
Part:Automotive pistons
Material:Automotive aluminum
Operation:Machining: drilling, milling & reaming.System:18,000 - liter central system
Results:Replaced competitive fluid with increased sump life and obtained a better surface finish.
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CIMPERIAL® 1010 Metalworking Fluid
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Assembled cam for 3.1liter V-6automotive engine
Material:Nodular iron
Operation:Grinding and polishing cam lobes and bearing journals
System:Central system, 12,000 gallon
Results:Long fluid life. Very good lubricity for grinding and obtaining micro finish.Good operator acceptance.
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CIMPERIAL® 1070Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Job shop
Fluid Concentration:5%Part:Various
Material:17-4, 15-5 Stainless, 4340, H-11, and2024 & 7075 Aluminum
Operation:Turning using carbide and ceramic inserts
System:Individual turning center
Results:Improved surface finish compared to previous products.
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CIMPERIAL® 1070 Metalworking Fluid
Customer:Supplier of motor shafts.
Fluid Concentration:5%
Part:Steel shafts for motors, 3 to 65inches in length
Material:Carbon steel, stainless steel, steel alloys
Operation:Center type grinding, hard turning in machining centers
System:Individual machine application
Results:Replaced competitive soluble oil.Improved randicity control. Very good lubricity. Eliminated dermatitis problem from previous product.
