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Because of the 100% success ratio with all parts tested on the TESTS & PERFORMANCE RESULTS:
smaller metal forming units, approval was given to try the prod-
uct on the Sheridan-Gray 1500 Stretch Press. The General Forman of Fabrication, Section Supervisors,
and the Press Operators participated in the actual testing of
Again, with supervisor and management present, the operators the Petron Plus Formula 7 2000 product at working presses.
manually applied the Petron Plus Formula 7 MetalForm 2000
prototype blend with the existing lubricant. Once applied the Petron Plus Formula 7 MetalForm 2000 was blended with
operation commenced using a 0.61 sheet of Aluminum. The this plant’s existing die lubricant at 20% ratio, then manu-
material reacted in a manner similar to materials on the smaller ally applied to the operating dies. After the stretching opera-
presses. It slid into place more easily than usual, worked into tion the parts were carefully inspected and all inspector’s
place more quickly, took the stress with no noise and conformed were in agreement that the product had contributed to
to the die shape faster than was the normal experience, accord- greatly reducing the friction and galling or damage to the
ing to the press operators. parts being pulled, as well as reducing the “Orange Peel Ef-
fect”, which had been a frequent normal occurrence prior to
Again, upon close inspection of the material after stretching and the introduction of Petron Plus Formula & MetalForm 2000.
conforming, there were NO scratches, marring, galling, or any
sign of damage that frequently accompanied the process. As an adjunct of the testing, the supervisors and operators
noted that the die still seemed to have significant lubricant
Another test using a 3/16” aluminum sheet yielding the same coating after the stretch forming of the first part. A decision
results. Examination of the large die surface also showed NO was made to pull additional parts without re-lubricating the
sign of stress, wear, or damage after the stretch process. In ad- die and to measure the effect on the materials being worked.
dition, the operators noted that the die was still adequately lu-
bricated, and would probably be able to accommodate another A total of five (5) high quality production parts were pulled
pull without re-lubricating the surface. off of a single coating of the Petron Plus Formula 7 Metal-
Form blended with existing lubricant, and achievement un-
As a result of the test, McDonnell Douglas worked with Petron heard of prior to this time.
to develop a production configuration of the Petron Plus For-
mula 7 MetalForm 2000. The production Engineering People As a result of the on-site testing, and the subsequent depart-
asked that we create an “End Use” product, one that combined mental testing for the approval and adoption of the product,
our Petron Plus Formula 7 MetalForm 2000 with their existing the McDonnell Douglas Corporation accepted and imple-
die lubricant, so that operators and manufacturing personnel mented use of Petron Plus Formula 7 MetalForm 2000-P for
would not have to blend their own die configurations on the the process engineering operations in Stretch Presses, Extru-
floor. As a result, Petron Plus Formula 7 MetalForm 2000-P sions, Break Presses, and other metal forming operations.
was created, a total replacement product.
In additional, the firm adopted a number of other Petron
McDonnell Douglas introduced the product into their engineer- Plus Formula 7 products (Transmission & Gearbox Supple-
ing, R&D, Production Testing, and Environmental Safety De- ment, Industrial Super Lube, High-Temperature, EP Grease,
partments for extensive testing. After almost a year of stringent Engine Conditioner) for use in maintaining their plant
tests the product was approved for use throughout McDonnell equipment.
Douglas and given a Douglas Part Number.

Because of the successful results in California, and the extensive
testing given the product, the Oklahoma facility also asked for a
technical advisor to review their process engineering lubricants
on smaller, yet still critical metal forming machinery.

The test were conducted on-site at the Tulsa facility using
stretch machinery to form the F18 pylon. Form die
#74A730354-2001.

CIRCUMSTANCES:
Current lubricant for stretch forming and extrusion stretch
forming in a water soluble oil. Parts have been heat-treated
then stored in a walk-in freezer prior to being stretch formed.
The material is coated with ice crystals when being worked,
which melt at room temperature and dilutes the Water Soluble
oil, often causing the parts to be subjected to galling and mate-
rial damage.

NEED:
Something to improve the extreme pressure properties of the
existing lubricant and prevent the frequent galling and damage
to the material being worked.