When it comes to the huge variety of industries within the metalworking sphere, each industry comes with its own set of unique challenges that metalworking fluids are there to solve. From the robust agriculture machines, to the refined and precise aerospace parts, to the medical equipment critical to saving lives, the proper metalworking fluids help ensure metalworking processes have the required results.

Some job shops specialize in small-batch, highly customized orders, but the challenges they face are anything but small.

Here are some of the unique challenges faced in the job shop industry:

• Production requirements are constantly changing, driving each team member to wear many hats and forcing someone like the shop owner to pull double duty in client outreach and daily management.
• When sales are strong, scheduling is yet another struggle. Working around tight customer deadlines with limited machines, space, and staff - all the while still trying to turn a profit is no simple task.
• On any given day, operators might work with aluminum for a project in the morning, and brass, steel, stainless, or iron in the afternoon. Many cutting fluids lack the versatility to cool and lubricate various metals and materials. Some coolants may even stain or corrode workpieces that they’re not compatible with.
• Supply chain sustainability is a major topic today - and this includes the cutting fluids used in manufacturing.

There are numerous ways Master Fluid Solutions supports companies in the job shop industry:

• The most effective solution is to choose a versatile cutting fluid like TRIM MicroSol 585XT that’s compatible with most metals and provides enough lubricity and cooling for every material in your shop.
• Job Shops should also consider selecting a fluid such as TRIM MicroSol 585XT or 590XT that offers broad OEM approvals from multiple manufacturers and industries. This allows shops to switch between jobs without changing fluids, and also offers the capability of using one fluid for all machines that meet all their customer requirements. This greatly reduces machine downtime and increases productivity.
• Cutting various types of metals can lead shops to use universal cutting tools. And on difficult materials, this might require frequent tool changes. Using the right coolant can eliminate this problem and greatly extend tool life.
• Our high-quality coolants are formulated to last longer without any additional products, saving time and money.
• Newer solutions on the market, such as biobased cutting fluids like our new TRIM HyperSol 888NXT, are made with ester oils instead of petroleum, minimizing carbon emissions.

Click here to learn more about how Master Fluid Solutions can support your job shop today.

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