In part 7 of our Aerospace series of case studies we look at AeroCision (ACI) a leading aerospace component supplier based in India. AeroCision was experiencing high operating costs and issues in its machining process. Following a switch to Castrol Hysol MB 50, AeroCision reported extended sump life, reduced consumption and major cost savings. Through boosted productivity and drops in overall operating costs.

Read the case study summary to see how moving to Castrol Castrol Hysol MB 50 achieved these savings.

Sector          | Industrial

Sub-sector     | Aerospace

Application  | Milling (General Machining)

Product       | Castrol Hysol MB 50

Background

A leading aerospace supplier was looking for an alternative fluid to resolve issues in its machining process and reduce overall operating costs. Castrol Hysol MB 50 was recommended and after making the switch, sump life was extended, consumption went down, and the client enjoyed some major cost savings.

Challenge

The case study subject is a large US aerospace engine manufacturer. It was using heavy-duty, chlorinated neat oils across three of its plants to broach a variety of difficult-to-machine alloys. These included Hastelloy, Inconel, Rene, and various stainless steels.

The client wanted to avoid the disposal and environmental issues associated with traditional neat oils and gain more throughput with faster cut times.

It was also keen to improve working conditions, eliminating the excess mist and related health and safety issues.

Solution

After a thorough evaluation, Castrol Hysol MB 50 was recommended – a high- performance soluble metalworking fluid, ideal for use across multiple metal applications. With its advanced lubrication package, it could improve the surface finish on the components and eliminate the black staining. Plus, with Castrol Hysol MB 50’s excellent product stability meant it would help to reduce consumption and lower overall operational costs.

Outcome

The client was delighted with the results. By switching to Castrol Hysol MB 50, ACI was able to significantly reduce consumption, topping up concentration levels at just 3%, compared to 10% with the previous fluid. Thanks to the product’s superior bio-stability, pH and concentration levels were excellent across the board and, with Castrol Hysol MB 50’s premium additive package, sump life was extended dramatically.

Since converting to Castrol Hysol MB 50, there has been no black staining on any of the aluminium components, operator acceptance has increased, and there have been big improvements to safety and working conditions. By adopting Castrol Hysol MB 50 across all its machining applications, AeroCision India has boosted productivity, enhanced efficiency and performance, and crucially, cut its overall operating costs.

Advice

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