By educating customers on coolant best practices, Quaker helps customers manage their costs for the long term

Conshohocken, PA /PRNewswire/ - Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining is when the functions and motions of a machine are controlled by an automated program. CNC is beneficial in machining and grinding operations because of its high accuracy, short production time, and greater flexibility. It can be used for multiple types of metals, but requires a metalworking fluid that provides a high degree of lubricity.

When Bahrat Electronics Limited (BEL) — a state-owned electronics company manufacturing advanced electronic products for the Indian Armed Forces — was experiencing problems with their metalworking fluid performance, tool life, hazardous waste generation and coolant odor in their CNC machining center, they turned to Quaker Chemical experts for help.

After analyzing the situation which involved the machining of brass parts, Quaker recommended switching to QUAKERCOOL® 3890 — a metalworking fluid designed for non-ferrous, medium-to-heavy duty machining and grinding operations requiring a high degree of lubricity, cleanliness, cooling, and corrosion protection — for all CNC machining operations. The change to QUAKERCOOL® 3890 offered improvements from day one, including increased tool life, reduction in hazardous waste generation and elimination of bad odors. BEL continues to experience these positive results 24 months later, with no change out of product — providing additional cost savings in process fluid purchases.

“Since the changeover to QUAKERCOOL® 3890,” said Kubera Naik B V., Manager/ CFF at Bharat Electronics Bangalore site, “we have experienced elimination of bad odors, which had been a major problem, and increased sump life while maintaining tool life, finish, and operator friendliness.”

As additional support, Quaker’s technical experts provided on-site training related to metalworking fluids, to share best practices in coolant management and help the customer better understand the subject matter.

“We are very happy with the day-to-day service, the prompt technical support, and efforts being extended to ensure total customer satisfaction from Quaker,” comments Mr. Naik. For more information on Quaker Chemical, and its full product line offerings, including Chemical Management Services, please visit quakerchem.com.

Quaker Chemical Corporation is a leading global provider of process chemicals, chemical specialties, services, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries — including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, coatings and construction materials. Quaker’s products, technical solutions, and chemical management services enhance customers’ processes, improve product quality, and lower costs. Quaker’s headquarters is located near Philadelphia in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

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CNC OPERATORS
SMITH & WESSON has immediate openings for CNC Operators in our Revolver Cylinder & Small Parts Department on 3rd shift. The schedule is rotating Monday-Sunday, 6:00 p.m. -6:00 a.m. Candidates must be able to perform complex production work in the following areas: Set-up tech support, advanced, traditional, and/or CNC type machining following all prescribed methods and procedures, performing complex setups, adjustments, & tool changes.

Candidates must perform other duties, and meet any additional requirements, that are deemed necessary for successful operation of Participative Work Teams. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, both setting up and operating CNC machines. CNC Citizen and Swiss control experience a plus. High School degree or equivalent is preferred.

At SMITH & WESSON, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, please apply in the Careers section of our website:

www.smith-wesson.com
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Smoke-Free Workplace

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A new, easy-to-customise, machine tool operator’s panel, suitable for use with Fanuc Series 16i, 18i and 21i CNC systems, has been developed by GE Fanuc.

A new, easy-to-customise, machine tool operator’s panel, suitable for use with Fanuc Series 16i, 18i and 21i CNC systems, has been developed by GE Fanuc.

Offering a really neat design for the overwhelmingly successful i Series CNCs is a pair of machine operator’s panels using detachable key tops, instead of the previous type of panel, where all keys are covered by a rubber sheet.

Until now, any machine tool builder requiring a bespoke panel, had to request GE Fanuc to develop a customised key sheet and possibly incurred a time delay in receiving it.

Now the machine tool builder can customise its own keys and produce an original key layout in-house.

Two types of unit are available: an integrated type incorporated into the full alphabet key Machine Data Interface (MDI) and a stand-alone type.

The new pads can be laid out in either horizontal format or vertical format to suit the overall panel design and different matching versions of separate panels for mechanical switches, such as an emergency stop switch, can be added.

Sufficient interface for a pendant box is provided and incorporates the following features: * 55 operation keys plus LEDs for status display.

* General purpose DI: 32 points for rotary and other switches.

* General purpose DO: eight points.

* Manual pulse generator interface: three units.

The machine operator’s panel is easy to customise because all key tops are detachable.

By using the pre-marked key tops any desired layout can be arranged and the additionally supplied blank key tops can be marked with any special inscription peculiar to the customer’s own application.

Transparent key tops can be overlaid to provide protection to the markings on the key labels themselves.

This is yet another example of how GE Fanuc strive to afford machine builders the greatest possible freedom of choice in customising their own products.

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