UptownSport
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jul 25, 2012
- Location
- Cable WI
I'm parting 6061 1.125 HSS blade
I've had success using cutting oil (generic gallon threading oil) but would rather attempt air based coolant, if it's possible.
I need to avoid smells and any type of 'fog' or 'mist' in the room.
First, can these types of mister coolants do the job of keeping a parting operation cool?
Parting has always been demanding- It required much oil, applied quickly to be successful.
If mist type is sufficient, is there a link for a primer on these systems? I'm doing runs of a few dozen items, so we're not talking high end here.
Next, I use a 5/8 - 18 form tap (.602 reamer IIRC). I used the same generic bigbox thread cutting oil. I have used specialty aluminum tapping compounds, but had problems removing the product after the operation.
Is there anything different you could suggest, that, again, is odorless and easy on the room? I'm assuming the mister wouldn't be appropriate here?
Last, thanks again for all the advice you've given over the years- You've 'unstuck' me several times and helped bring value to my customers.
I've had success using cutting oil (generic gallon threading oil) but would rather attempt air based coolant, if it's possible.
I need to avoid smells and any type of 'fog' or 'mist' in the room.
First, can these types of mister coolants do the job of keeping a parting operation cool?
Parting has always been demanding- It required much oil, applied quickly to be successful.
If mist type is sufficient, is there a link for a primer on these systems? I'm doing runs of a few dozen items, so we're not talking high end here.
Next, I use a 5/8 - 18 form tap (.602 reamer IIRC). I used the same generic bigbox thread cutting oil. I have used specialty aluminum tapping compounds, but had problems removing the product after the operation.
Is there anything different you could suggest, that, again, is odorless and easy on the room? I'm assuming the mister wouldn't be appropriate here?
Last, thanks again for all the advice you've given over the years- You've 'unstuck' me several times and helped bring value to my customers.