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News Release from: Shell Lubricants | Subject: Fluid management programme
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 March 2003
Comprehensive fluid management programme
drives F1
A comprehensive fluid management programme, including fluids, coolants, neat oils and metallurgical expertise, is improving a Formula 1 car maker's production machining operations.
A comprehensive fluid management programme, including fluids, coolants, neat oils and metallurgical expertise, is improving a Formula 1 car maker's production machining operations Shell Metalworking Europe is helping Ferrari to fire on all cylinders, with a comprehensive fluid management programme that is keeping Ferrari's engineering machines running efficiently, maintaining the performance and success synonymous with Ferrari
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fluids, coolants, neat oils and metallurgical expertise supplied by Shell Metalworking Europe are key to improving Ferrari's production operations and the subsequent on-track performance of Ferrari's formula one cars.
Paulo Martinelli, Ferrari formula one engine director comments: "In F1 we're continually working to reduce weight and improve performance, something which is achieved in the production of our in-house engine components.
Our use of Shell metalworking fluids is essential in improving our production capabilities which significantly contribute to our racing success." Ferrari uses Shell's neat oils in its deep hole drilling processes, which operate as a much more effective coolant than water-soluble products, providing a high level of performance required in the accurate deep hole drilling of their nitrided steel engine camshafts.
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Ferrari also uses Shell's cooling fluids in its high precision grinding operations, which play a key role in achieving an excellent surface finish.
Thierry Bodiot, general manager at Shell Metalworking Europe comments: "Shell provides Ferrari with a comprehensive metalworking service package, which includes on-site support for metalworking products, applications and processes.
Through our extensive product portfolio, supported with our high level service approach, Shell was able to offer Ferrari a tailored solution that met all of their desired requirements." Shell Metalworking Europe's solutions package has maintained Ferrari's tradition of quality, with no compromise to cost or the environment.
Luigi Bonezzi, machine manufacturing manager at Ferrari, comments: "Ferrari has always had a policy of protecting the environment, which Shell has supported in conducting analysis of the factories, so that working conditions are safer and the external environment is also protected." Thierry Bodiot concludes: "Shell is committed to providing an efficient, state-of-the-art solutions package which will significantly improve our customer's metalworking operations.
Shell realises that there is no singular solution which applies to all organisations, which is why Shell develops bespoke solutions, tailored to individual company requirements." Shell Metalworking Europe consists of three specialist metal working companies - Shell Macron in Germany, Shell JP Industries in France and Shell Sinol in Italy.
Shell provide on a European wide basis, a complete range of fluids - developed to meet specific metal working related production process needs, and formulated to deliver consistent performance for the highest quality work. Request a free brochure from Shell Lubricants ...
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