SWISS LUBE
The magazine for the machining industry
With our new magazine, we aim to offer exciting insights into the machining industry, highlight connections, and shed light on background information.
Articles
How can we keep a coolant stable for as long as possible – and why is this important?
The short answer: by carefully selecting the product and with professional handling and care.
Solutions for better process stability
In order to improve process stability in the machining industry, the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) in Chemnitz, Germany, and Swiss company inspire AG have been conducting research into possible new solutions. This research focuses in particular on a combination of simulations as well as fast methods of measurement or monitoring.
From late bloomer to “bad guy”
Matthias Aeschbacher is one of Switzerland’s best Swiss wrestlers. His success depends on hard work and stability. Blaser Swisslube, as one of his sponsors, enables him to function as a top athlete. He has already celebrated several historic successes but is still working towards one particular dream.
Mazak’s secret to success
Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, a leading company in the machine tool industry, is known as an industry leader for its innovative products and technologies as well as for its global support network, while operating as a family-owned company. President Takashi Yamazaki explains how the company has achieved a stable position in a changing market.
“Stability makes Switzerland attractive”
Laubscher Präzision AG in Täuffelen, in Switzerland, has been family-owned since 1846. CEO Raphael Laubscher represents the sixth generation to run the company. In this interview, he speaks about precision, the pursuit of quality in production, and about stability as well as other secrets to success.
Stability as a success factor
Stability is also an important aspect in the development of metalworking fluids: Blaser laboratory technician Alessia Cona...
How important are coolant additives for the machining process?
Additives in machining are a bit like the spices added to a dish: The impact changes depending on which ones you use. Additives have a major influence on the entire machining process and on productivity.
AI and the role it plays in machining
The achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) are not stopping at the machining industry. In the area of quality control, AI models are already providing valuable services in many companies. However, the range of applications in complex machining processes could expand even further.
I want to show that anything is possible
Ever since he had a motorbike accident at the age of 14, Nigel Bailly has been in a wheelchair. These days, the Belgian races in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo and GT3 category and has even taken part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But the cars have to be modified specifically to allow him to pursue his passion. This requires the right partners.
Machining titanium – Massive increase in tool life
Titanium components are critical in the aerospace industry, but machining them presents significant challenges. Now, a close collaboration between a manufacturer of machining centers, a toolmaker, and a coolant specialist has led to remarkable improvements.
Shortage of skilled workers
For years, the technical industry has been struggling with a shortage of skilled workers. Automation, modern employer branding, and efforts to recruit young talent may help, but they will not solve the problem completely. Yet the doyen of the industry remains optimistic.
Coolant has a major impact on the quality of the final product
I’ve never known such extensive support. In Blaser, we have found a partner that really cares about its product… Blaser has made us see coolant not as a necessary evil, but as an additional tool.