M. Roberts
Cast Iron
- Joined
- May 11, 2021
Ok guys, time to settle another debate. I say that coolant intended for milling/turning/conventional machining should not be used for surface grinding operations. The grinding coolants that I have had experience with is basically water with ethylene glycol to cool and prevent the materials from rusting/corroding. Conversely, fluids intended for "cutting" applications, although they may be water based, have additional additives to lubricate the tools and work.
I have issues with:
The additives "clogging" the pores of the grinding wheel, thus making it cut less effectively, possibly making it run "hot"...creating a possible dangerous condition.
With the filtration systems (bed filters and/or hurricane style, or even centrifuge systems), will the additives plug the filters?
And, by the same token, based on my experience, because grinding fluids do not have the same lubricity, they do not make a good choice for use in a milling center.
Please chime in...
Mark
I have issues with:
The additives "clogging" the pores of the grinding wheel, thus making it cut less effectively, possibly making it run "hot"...creating a possible dangerous condition.
With the filtration systems (bed filters and/or hurricane style, or even centrifuge systems), will the additives plug the filters?
And, by the same token, based on my experience, because grinding fluids do not have the same lubricity, they do not make a good choice for use in a milling center.
Please chime in...
Mark