If you are machining some of the softer grades of aluminum you need a pretty much constant flow of coolant. You don't need much but if it runs dry it can clog the cutter very quickly. Also if you are using carbide a sudden squirt of coolant could cause the cutting edges to crack.
Les Ron Ginger wrote: > If you really dont want mist in the air there was an article in an old > magazine, I think HOME SHOP MACHINIST about building a solenoid operated > pump with a nozzle held by a mag base and pointed at the work. It used a > 555 timer IC to generate a tiny pump stroke every few seconds. This > directed just a drop of coolant right on the tool edge, and with a > simple knob you adjust the rate to get just enough coolant. > > This one has been 'on my list' for a while, I think its the best > approach for a home shop. Someday Ill actually get around to it. > > ron ginger > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration and deployment - and focus on what you do best, core application coding. Discover what's new with Crystal Reports now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/bobj-july _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
