thunderskunk
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2018
- Location
- Middle-of-nowhere
Hey folks,
When is it appropriate to use through-spindle coolant? When is it not?
I just read about a fella who swore having TSC going through his shell mill for facing was the greatest thing since digital read out. I asked Frank Mari about it, and he said it's not common with shell mills and I wouldn't want to use coolant cutting steel anyways (at least for the most part). I've heard great things about him and his tools, so I trust him.
Some folks have said it's only effective in a production environment for big holes in aluminum. Others say it's more trouble than it's worth. So what's the scoop?
Most of my work will be in A36 and soft steels. I have a TSC spindle but no pump, and I'll need to cover the top so I don't soak the roof. My hope is to see whether it's really worth the effort or just turn the feature off so someone doesn't accidentally press the button.
Is there a comprehensive guide to when and why to use TSC?
When is it appropriate to use through-spindle coolant? When is it not?
I just read about a fella who swore having TSC going through his shell mill for facing was the greatest thing since digital read out. I asked Frank Mari about it, and he said it's not common with shell mills and I wouldn't want to use coolant cutting steel anyways (at least for the most part). I've heard great things about him and his tools, so I trust him.
Some folks have said it's only effective in a production environment for big holes in aluminum. Others say it's more trouble than it's worth. So what's the scoop?
Most of my work will be in A36 and soft steels. I have a TSC spindle but no pump, and I'll need to cover the top so I don't soak the roof. My hope is to see whether it's really worth the effort or just turn the feature off so someone doesn't accidentally press the button.
Is there a comprehensive guide to when and why to use TSC?