The experts report an increase in requests from manufacturers and engineers keen to find better cooling lubricant to resolve adverse wear to expensive tooling.
“Like many specialists, we’re typically contacted by first time customers when they have identified an issue with their current fluid. We can step in, understand the issue and supply a solution which keeps tools machining for longer,” said David Woodford, managing director of Oemeta UK.
Cooling lubricants are used in the machining of metal, glass and ceramics to keep the tools from overheating and provide lubrication for more consistent and accurate cutting.
“There appears to be an increase in suppliers offering free fills of CNC machinery with general cooling lubricants. Unfortunately, these products aren’t always appropriate and can miss key ingredients which then increases tool wear and other issues” says David.
As a manufacturer and supplier, Oemeta are able to test existing products within their laboratory to evaluate their performance and specify products from their range (believed to be the industry’s most comprehensive) to address their clients’ specific requirements.
When asked to resolve tool wear issues experienced by manufacturers and engineers, Oemeta are increasingly discovering the products previously used lack key additives which impact their chemical and physical properties.
“We’re finding products are being recommended by generalists which often do not include sufficient key ingredients in terms of quantity and quality,” added David.
Oemeta are an international specialist in cooling lubricants, founded in 1916 and headquartered in Germany. With a presence in over 30 countries, their products are particularly popular in the UK, Germany and the US and are used by many leading manufacturers, including Triumph and BMW.
“Cooling lubricants perform up to ten key functions, including removing heat, reducing friction, flushing away particles and preventing corrosion. Superior products can dramatically increase tool life and maximise production by extending maintenance intervals and reducing stoppages” said Oemeta UK’s managing director.
Oemeta’s range includes high performance neat machining oils, as well as a water-miscible and organic-based products which are becoming increasingly popular due to their increased sustainability and safer use in human environments.
“Price is understandably a critical factor, especially when filling many machines across a factory. However, the right cooling lubricant is an investment which keeps overall costs down by lasting longer between refreshes and reducing expensive tooling changes” adds David.
Oemeta manufacture over 300 products for an extensive range of industrial or commercial cutting or machining applications and offer clients a demonstration period in which to trial their product before changing.
“UK manufacturing appears to be becoming stronger and stronger. Whilst many of our competitors rely on representatives rather than being present in the marketplace themselves, we want to be on-hand to help our clients take full advantage of every new opportunity” concluded David.
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