Master Fluid invests in Makino machining centre

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To accelerate and expand its development of metalworking fluids, Master Fluid Solutions has invested in a Makino PS105 CNC vertical machining centre with through-spindle, high-pressure coolant, and 30-tool storage capacity. The machine also provides many measurement tools to help collect vital data, quickly and efficiently.

Master Fluid Solutions relies on validated functional tests and among these is a statistically-validated, on-machine method to assess lubricity, one of the key performance metrics of any metalworking fluid. Having the ability to control all interactive functional parameters, such as substrate, tooling, machine settings and, of course, the metalworking fluid itself, allows for an improved ability to optimise performance.

Dr Steven Florio, CTO for Master Fluid Solutions, says: “We can also utilise the machine to develop data that is more relevant to the customer, in their language and using their key metrics. Tool life, surface finish and optimisation of machine parameters will be fully developed for all new-to-market products.”

He continues: “Key, in-machine performance characteristics such as foam, rust prevention and metalworking fluid stability will be vetted as part of our development process. The ability to establish functionality, troubleshoot and conduct in-machine product evaluation for our customers, is also a critical advantage.”