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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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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 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

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

Closer Look

Untreated HSS Twist Drill - 3,600 holes total failure - Gray cast iron test plate - Drill blind holes dry	MSI Treated HSS Twist Drill - 3,600 holes avg, wear .011" - Gray cast iron test plates - Drill blind holes dry	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.	1200 Holes Margin wear evenly distributed at .0066". The uniformly reduced wear led to improved parts quality and tool performance.