An aerospace manufacturer producing parts from a range of alloys—including titanium, Inconel®, stainless steel, and aluminum—was looking to upgrade its metalworking fluid due to heavy residue on parts and machine tools. After testing 16 products over eight years, the company was ready for a solution that delivered consistent results.
After an initial review, the team concluded that a high-lubricity synthetic metalworking fluid would be the right solution for the problems they were facing.
The recommendation to the aerospace company was a custom-branded, high-lubricity synthetic from Tailored Performance Fluids™, designed for aluminum and difficult-to-machine steels. Not only is this synthetic oil rejecting and low-foaming in all types of water, it offers excellent corrosion protection on both aluminum and steel, and short runs on copper.
At the proper concentrations, this product can be used on some stainless alloys as well as titanium and runs exceptionally clean, washes off parts easily, minimizes drag out, and protects against fouling by both bacteria and fungus. With a neutral pH, this Tailored Performance Fluids product is milder on the skin and less prone to dermal irritation.
After a test duration of 60 days with production occurring five days per week, 24 hours per day, it was evident that the fluid from Tailored Performance Fluids far exceeded the performance of the company’s previous fluid. Productivity increased by a staggering 300% and surface finishes were vastly improved. The fluid was purchased at a lower price per gallon and also ran at lower concentrations which further reduced the cost of the fluid. With these results, it was clear that the aerospace company had found a solution that they could rely on.
“We tested multiple fluids over the years, but nothing solved the buildup and foaming issues the way this product did. Within weeks, production became more stable, tool life improved, and operators immediately noticed the difference on the floor.”
Production Manager, Aerospace Components Manufacturer
| Product | Price / Gallon | Concentration | Alloy | Foam | Parts / Day | Inserts | Usage / Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Fluid | $54 | 10–12% | Multiple | Yes | 1 | 1 | 6 Qt. |
| TPF Fluid | $36 | 10% | Multiple | No | 4 | 2 | 1 Qt. |
Production Manager, Aerospace Components Manufacturer
“We tested multiple fluids over the years, but nothing solved the buildup and foaming issues the way this product did. Within weeks, production became more stable, tool life improved, and operators immediately noticed the difference on the floor.”
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