High-Speed Videos Analyze Machining Processes in Fine Detail

Swiss metalworking fluids experts Blaser Swisslube conducted an extensive series of tests at its in-house technology center to analyze machining processes down to the finest detail. The company says its principle is to achieve better metalworking fluids faster through expertise and data.

The idea of capturing the machining process, chip formation and behavior of the metalworking fluid through photos and videos came about as part of a joint project with ETH Zurich. Blaser Swisslube’s videos depict high-speed recordings of its oil-free, water-soluble metalworking fluid, Synergy 735, showing that the mechanism of action occurs during machining and is fast enough to optimize milling processes.

The advantages of Synergy 735 metalworking fluid are said to include neutral odor and excellent skin compatibility. According to the company, Synergy 735 provides flawless finishes on a variety of materials from aluminum and titanium alloys to CrNi steels. The minimal foaming means the coolant is also ideally suited to high-pressure systems.

Blaser Swisslube’s Technology Center has reportedly been undergoing continuous expansion for more than 10 years. At present, research is carried out using four CNC milling machines and a state-of-the-art grinding machine. New developments are tested and customers’ production situations are simulated under realistic conditions. High-precision measuring devices and sensors enable the data acquired to be interpreted correctly.

“Our Technology Center allows us to take a closer look than our competitors,” Marc Blaser, CEO of Blaser Swisslube, explains. “This focus on all the details and the cooperation between our chemists and the machining experts enables us to develop metalworking fluids that improve processes sustainably, reduce production costs and prolong tool life.”