MSI 2000 Tool Treatment Process

In 1997, MSI developed its patented tool treatment process that can turn a nominal tool cost reduction plan into a major tool management initiative. The process involves heating the tools in the specially designed MSI 2000 Tool Treatment Machine and placing the heated tools in a special reservoir filled with MSI's metal treatment chemicals. As the tools cool, MSI's CVR particles are trapped in the surface asperity as the metal contracts. The process creates a smoother tool surface and increases lubricity without effecting the physical tool dimensions.
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  • American Machinist
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  • Metlfax Magazine
  • Modern Applications
  • Modern Machine Shop

  
MSI 2000 Give Your Tools The Treatment!

Macro Specialty Industries, Inc. is proud to present its patented tool treatment process to your company.  In thirty (30) minutes, and for less than $0.40 per tool, this proven technology will reduce your cost of tooling, waste, and energy consumption while increasing productivity and quality control.  Value added benefits from using the MSI 2000 include:

  • Extends cutting tool life

  • Improves performance of HSS, carbide, and coated tools

  • Adds lubricity and smoothes tool surfaces

  • Does not alter metal substrate or tool geometry

  • Tools can be treated after being reground

  • Reduces down time and tool inventory

  • Tools may be treated on location


MSI 2000 Tool Treatment Machine Specifications

Overall Dimensions

32.5 "L x 24"W x 16"H

Working Height

Table Top

Weight (Empty)

125 lbs.

Basket Dimensions

12.5"L x 8.5"W x 6"H

Basket & Cabinet Construction

Stainless Steel

Power Source

110 Volts/1 Phase

Heating Reservoir

2.5 gallons (20 lbs.)

Treatment Reservoir

2.5 gallons (15 lbs.)

Manufacturer

Macro Specialty Industries, Inc.

Warranty

Limited One Year

Available Options

  • Machine customized to fit size and shape of tools

  • Stand

  • Timer


Field Results
Tool Life ~ Untreated Life ~ Treated
1.32 mm HSS drills-deep drilling 3 hours 9 hours
Carbide keyway cutter/8620 steel 22,000 29,248
Broaching operation/caps 42,000 64,000
HSS oxide coated drills/crankshaft 2,000 4,200
Brazed carbide tipped drills/Fe lifter bodies 4,800 24,000
HSS step drills/cast block 5,400 12,300
Carbide tipped saw blades/1.5" A-2 630 square inches 2,500 square inches
10 mm HSS drills/6061 Al. 500 holes 2,000 holes
Oil galley drills/cast block 14,400 holes 28,000 holes

Take a closer look...

Untreated HSS Twist Drill
MSI Treated HSS Twist  Drill

- 3,600 holes total failure
- Gray cast iron test plate
- Drill blind holes dry 

- 3,600 holes avg. margin wear .011"
- Gray cast iron test plates
- Drill blind holes dry
Test # 4/17/97 Margin 2 Untreated 
Test # 4/28/97 Margin 2 Untreated

1200 Holes      

1200 Holes    

Margin wear unevenly distributed at .0098" and .026". The non-uniform and high rate of wear led
to decreased part quality and tool performance.

Margin wear evenly distributed at .0066".  The uniformly reduced wear led to improved parts quality and tool performance.


MSI Metal Treatment the PROCESS

If a tool is placed under a microscope, imperfections are revealed on both new and reground tools.  The MSI process begins with placing the imperfect tools in the heating reservoir of a MSI 2000 treatment machine and raising the temperature of the tools to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.  The surface asperities (imperfections) of the tools expand.  Then the tools are transferred to the tool treatment reservoir.  As the tools cool, MSI's CVR particles are trapped in the surface asperities creating a smoother tool surface and increasing lubricity without modifying the physical tool dimensions.


 


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