Smart Greasing Solution Yields 50% Maintenance Reduction and Cost Savings
About the company
A precision engineering facility operating multiple CNC machines for heavy and precise machining tasks.
The Challenge
The facility struggled with excessive noise during CNC chuck operations. Their existing greasing solution required frequent application, twice a week, using 50 grams each time, resulting in increased maintenance time and operating costs. Additionally, they were incurring monthly expenses of ₹640 per CNC, contributing to an annual cost of ₹77k for 10 CNC machines. The company sought a cost-effective and performance-enhancing alternative that could eliminate noise and reduce lubrication frequency.
The Solution
Lubeco Futuristic Greases introduced Azure Chuck Paste, a high-performance speciality grease specifically formulated for chuck greasing applications. The product was trialled with an initial sampling of 1 kg and evaluated over 27 days. The trial aimed to:
- Eliminate noise from the chuck operation
- Reduce lubrication frequency
- Provide superior water repellency and corrosion protection
- Cut down overall maintenance costs
The Results
- The paste successfully eliminated operational noise from the CNC chucks.
- Lubrication frequency was reduced to once a week, using the same quantity (50g), thereby cutting the total monthly consumption by 50%.
- Monthly lubrication costs dropped to ₹280 per CNC, leading to an estimated annual saving of ₹43k across 10 CNC machines.
- Operators reported smoother chuck performance and enhanced water repellency, resulting in zero corrosion.
Testimonial
This product completely stopped the noise on our CNC chucks. My team only has to grease them once a week now instead of twice, which saves us hours of maintenance time. It cut our grease costs in half, and we don't have to worry about rust anymore.
Maintenance Head, Precision Engineering Facility