Case history: finding the best lubricant solution for the machining of superalloys

If you are working on machining aeronautical, medical, or energy parts, you may be facing machinability problems with refractory materials, particularly with nickel alloys, titanium, or stainless steel. These materials represent a challenge for your productivity because they require high cutting forces; their thermal conductivity is very low and their hardness remains high even at elevated temperatures. You are probably looking for solutions to increase your cutting speeds and improve the life of your tools which tend to degrade rapidly.

ALTILUB 700 for superalloys

Based on its expertise, CONDAT has developed ALTILUB 700, a high-performance lubricant solution dedicated to the machining of superalloys.
Featuring a unique and innovative lubricating phase, ALTILUB 700 demonstrates increased wettability and lubricity. It thus improves your cutting conditions while extending your tools' life. Translucent and free of mineral oil, boron, or allergenic bactericide, it contributes to the cleanliness of your parts and your production facilities.

Product benefits:

- Optimal for high-pressure systems
- Mechanical stability and low concentration
- No foaming and fast deaeration (pressure >150 bar)
ALTILUB 700 improves your cutting conditions:

- Reduction of your scrap
- Increased tool life

The success story of Rochette Group

For the machining of sensor supports in INCONEL 718 on a MAZAK INTEGREX 200-IV ST machining center, the Rochette Group was looking to increase tool life.
The CONDAT experts have focused on 2 types of tools: roughing and finishing cutting tools. Further to the onsite study and careful listening of the customer's needs, the experts launched a trial phase with ALTILUB 700 in July 2020. Thanks to the very high lubricating and cooling power of ALTILUB 700, demonstrated by the 2 pictures here below (the temperature is controlled immediately during machining), the Rochette Group has noted excellent dimensional and geometric stability of its parts and above all, its tool life has doubled!

Inconel 718 bar  Inconel 718 bar after machining
Additionally, the absence of foaming and the high stability of ATILUB 700 have resulted in better decantation and separation of pollutants.

Finally, the working areas have become much more pleasant for the employees thanks to a noticeable reduction of mists and fumes and cleaner machines and windows. The air quality in the workshops has been improved; even the air conditioners have benefited from this change as their maintenance has frequencies have been reduced.

To try ALTILUB 700 now and get advice tailored to your needs, contact CONDAT at www.condat-lubricants.com or [email protected].