Henkel Bonderite duaLCys cuts costs for metalcutters

Henkel’s Bonderite duaLCys process includes both a cutting lubricant and separate part cleaning agent, but which can be combined on the lubricant side to reduce the amount of part cleaner disposed of.

Instead of disposing of the cleaning fluid, 100% of it can be poured into the lubricant fluid. By leveraging the synergies between the lubricant and the cleaning fluid, it is possible to reduce costs by up to 40%, says Henkel.

Both components are boron- and bactericide-free. The machining fluid is a finely dispersed lubricant and the system is suitable for most substrates, including steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminum alloys. The Bonderite duaLCys system requires less water and helps to minimise waste and save energy by allowing the washer bath to operate at a reduced temperature. In addition to delivering low reject rates and high surface quality, the process can provide a competitive edge to automakers, automotive suppliers and other machining companies by providing a more cost-effective, sustainable process for the manufacture of metal parts, such as powertrain components, seat frames and other machined products.