Mobil™ powers machine shop excellence with precision, productivity and performance
OEM Update Magazine
|July 2025
As India advances its aim of becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, machine shops across the country are becoming critical enablers of industrial transformation.
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With the domestic machine tools market projected to grow from approximately USD 1.7 billion in 2024 to double by 2033, the demand for precision, speed, and cost efficiency is intensifying. Yet, many machine shop operators, whether in the automotive, aerospace, or general engineering industries, grapple with routine issues such as tool wear, slideway friction, coolant instability, and unexpected downtime. In this evolving scenario, operational excellence depends on smarter and strategic support systems.
Partnering for Performance: The Mobil™ Edge
Mobil™ recognises the operational pressures faced by today's machine shops. Thus, their approach goes beyond supplying lubricants by working as partners and delivering holistic solutions designed to boost reliability, optimise maintenance, and enhance overall productivity. Mobil™ helps machine shops across India rise to the challenge.
Precision in Motion: Mobil Vactra™ Oil No. Series
Mobil™ machine shop portfolio has the Mobil Vactra™ Oil No. A series formulated specifically to deliver smoother slideway movement, reduce vibration, and improve machining accuracy.
In controlled testing conducted by the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Mobil Vactra™ Oil No. 2 achieved:
- Up to 24% lower vibration compared to competing slideway lubricants*
This story is from the July 2025 edition of OEM Update Magazine.
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