Reducing Machine Cleaning Time & Costs with FLUIDMATE SC 200
About the company
A leading precision manufacturing company operates a large fleet of CNC, VMC and HMC machines, with approximately 700–800 machines supporting its manufacturing operations. Maintaining machine cleanliness and coolant condition was essential for smooth and reliable production.
Challenges
The company was facing significant challenges with manual machine cleaning:
- Cleaning one machine required 4–5 operators.
- Each machine took 6–7 hours to clean.
- Cleaning cost was approximately ₹1,200–₹1,500 per machine.
- Machines were not cleaned regularly due to the time and manpower involved.
- Delayed cleaning resulted in rust and smell issues.
- Poor coolant sump condition affected machine performance.
- Frequent cleaning-related downtime caused production disruptions.
Solutions
FLUIDMATE SC 200 Coolant Filtration Machine was introduced to make the machine-cleaning process faster, more efficient and cost-effective.
The implementation delivered significant improvements:
- Cleaning time reduced by 85%, from 6–7 hours to just 30–40 minutes per machine.
- Manpower reduced by 50–75%, from 4–5 operators to 1–2 operators.
- Cleaning capacity increased by 300%, from 2–3 machines to 8–10 machines per day.
- Cleaning cost reduced by 75–80%, from ₹1,200–₹1,500 to ₹200–₹300 per machine.
- Production downtime reduced by approximately 70%.
- Rust and smell-related complaints were drastically reduced.
- The investment achieved an ROI within approximately 4 months.
The solution helped establish a more regular and efficient cleaning process while improving machine performance and reducing operational costs.
Testimonial
“FLUIDMATE SC 200 has significantly improved our machine-cleaning process. The reduction in cleaning time, manpower and cost has helped us maintain machines more efficiently while reducing production downtime. The quick ROI further demonstrates the value of the solution.”
Technical / Maintenance Team, Leading Precision Manufacturing Company