Neslob660
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 12, 2012
- Location
- St Louis, MO, USA
We have a mix of Mazak turning centers (QTN-MY's, QTN-MSY's and Multiplexes). I am working on a preventative & routine maintenance program that we can schedule with JobBoss. I have tried using the "MAINTENANCE CHECK" feature within the control, but there are too many hands on it, that can't leave it alone, and it's too easy for then to zero it out and say it's done.
Anyway, my real question is: Does anyone really "change" their spindle coolant every 6000 hrs as recommended? Or do you just "top-off" when needed? The only coolant you are supposed to use is Mobile Long-Life Coolant and that stuff is expensive! I have never seen it go bad, but I'm sure that at some point it does. As far as topping-off goes, none of my turning centers leak spindle coolant so a 5 gallon jug lasts quite a while. I just hope I'm not setting myself up for failure. Any experiences or advice you could share would be appreciated.
Brian
Anyway, my real question is: Does anyone really "change" their spindle coolant every 6000 hrs as recommended? Or do you just "top-off" when needed? The only coolant you are supposed to use is Mobile Long-Life Coolant and that stuff is expensive! I have never seen it go bad, but I'm sure that at some point it does. As far as topping-off goes, none of my turning centers leak spindle coolant so a 5 gallon jug lasts quite a while. I just hope I'm not setting myself up for failure. Any experiences or advice you could share would be appreciated.
Brian