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CNC Milling of bespoke parts
microwrx:
--- Quote from: daywane on May 08, 2005, 01:49:01 am ---what in the world is that machine using as a coolant?
I run CNC machines at work. power steering parts for all makes and models of cars world wide.
we use Metcut oil. Steel tubing. Never did aluminum
looks like milk
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A friend of mine is a machinist specializing in micro finishes (even has some parts floating around in space) and he said most long time machinists have their own secret coolant brew. His looks similar to this.
daywane:
ah!!! that explanes the white.
never even thought of water.
work with steel. water bad ;)
tmasman:
That's just a simple 3 axis CNC Lathe...
(I say simple, but, well, you know... As far as CNC machines go...)
It shouldn't be too hard to set-up assuming you've got the machine. Or am I missing something? I know a bit about 3 axis CNC tables, but I've never really gotten to mess with CNC lathes.
Tailgunner:
Most flood coolant CNC machining systems use a water/oil mix. The stuff is quite oily to the touch, but it flows like plain water and conducts heat away from the work/tooling better than straight oil. Another nice feature, it doesn't smoke when you're cutting aggresively.