Knowledge centre Case Studies

RTD Liquid Compound – Pendal Aeroform

Customer Overview

Pendal Aeroform, based in Burnley, is a precision engineering subcontractor specialising in the aerospace industry. Their advanced machine shop features CNC lathes and machining centres, enabling them to work with a range of materials, including steel and aluminium, to produce high-quality components.

The Challenge: Enhancing Tool Life and Reducing Waste

Pendal Aeroform encountered challenges with excessive tool wear and high component rejection rates, which affected both productivity and operational costs. They sought a cutting compound that could:

• Double tool life.
• Reduce heat and friction to deliver superior surface finishes.
• Minimise tool wear by precisely directing lubricant flow to the cutting edge.
• Handle severe cutting operations with a low melting-point paste that clings effectively to tools.

The Solution: RTD Compound Metal Cutting Compound

ROCOL’s RTD Compound was identified as the ideal solution, offering:

• Outstanding high EP (Extreme Pressure) performance to double tool life.
• Reduced heat and friction, resulting in enhanced surface finishes.
• Increased tool longevity with targeted lubrication at the cutting edge.
• A formulation designed to perform in severe cutting applications while remaining easy to use.

The Results: Cost Savings and Enhanced Efficiency

Since adopting RTD Compound, Pendal Aeroform has achieved:

• Extended tool life, significantly lowering replacement costs.
• A reduction in rejected components, boosting overall productivity.
• Estimated annual savings of £2,000 through improved operational efficiency.

Pendal Aeroform has been highly impressed with the performance of RTD Compound and continues to rely on it as an integral part of their precision engineering processes.