November 2020 Volume 2

FORGING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

Case Study II : Cost saving due to graphiteless, water soluble forging lubricant. Case Study II : Cost saving due to graphiteless, water soluble forging lubricant. Sr.No. Particulars Graphite Based Imported Lubricant

Graphiteless Indian Lubricant ESPON

1.

Forging Equipment

1000 T Press

2.

Product

Two Wheeler Crank Shaft

3.

Total Production

100 Tons

Consumption of lubricant per 100 tons

4.

400 kgs.

5.

Cost of lubricants per kg.

$ 3.39/-

$ 2.20/-

$ 1358.00/-

6.

Cost comparison of lubricants per 100 tons (cost per kg. x 400 kgs.)

$ 883.00/-

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7.

Saving per 100 tons

$ 475.00/-

Observation after implementing new generation synthetic die lubricants : Substantial increases in die life are possible with the use of environment-friendly die lubricants when correct spraying equipment and spraying techniques are implemented. Observation after implementing new generation synthetic die lubricants: Substantial increases in die life are possible with the use of environment-friendly die lubric n s when correct spraying equipme t and spraying echniques are implemented.

Subject 3: Reducing rejections and increasing yield using anti-scale protective coatings.

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