kushcausedcoma
Plastic
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2018
Hello, I Was handed a HAAS VF-2 NGC which Iv'e basically had to get from ground zero to making the shop money. I program purchase tools and so on. AS being the only Machinist and also a rookie. I have a cooling question for the more experienced guys.
Since we primarily do aluminum i don't want the to deal with the hassle of using the p cool feature it would not be taken care of by my operator and only damage the machine. I contacted the HFO and they said they have seen customers run air through those lines into the machine for chip clearing. But i'm leary of that in general.
I do like the MQL approach possibly with a fog buster or a koolmist system or something like that. But i cant seem to find a video on how to rig it into the machine. HAAS offers a 3k option that attaches to the cabinet which i'm trying to avoid. I also cant track down a good video on how to rig it myself i've looked for hours.
So if anyone could point me in the right direction as to how to run it into the machine with the PLC or what ever that switch in the cabinet is, also where to hang the tank on the machine would be fantastic. I have shop air ran to it now so if it easiest to run it with external air im fine with that. I also have no idea how to harness the hoses so that they don't interfere with the spindle or get tangled.
Basically the easiest fastest and cheapest way is what i'm looking for. Anything will beat hosing pieces down with WD-40 Like we have been doing for a while now. The machine is not used all the time so keeping coolant in it is an absolute last option. The Owner loves cheap that's how i get my bonuses.
Since we primarily do aluminum i don't want the to deal with the hassle of using the p cool feature it would not be taken care of by my operator and only damage the machine. I contacted the HFO and they said they have seen customers run air through those lines into the machine for chip clearing. But i'm leary of that in general.
I do like the MQL approach possibly with a fog buster or a koolmist system or something like that. But i cant seem to find a video on how to rig it into the machine. HAAS offers a 3k option that attaches to the cabinet which i'm trying to avoid. I also cant track down a good video on how to rig it myself i've looked for hours.
So if anyone could point me in the right direction as to how to run it into the machine with the PLC or what ever that switch in the cabinet is, also where to hang the tank on the machine would be fantastic. I have shop air ran to it now so if it easiest to run it with external air im fine with that. I also have no idea how to harness the hoses so that they don't interfere with the spindle or get tangled.
Basically the easiest fastest and cheapest way is what i'm looking for. Anything will beat hosing pieces down with WD-40 Like we have been doing for a while now. The machine is not used all the time so keeping coolant in it is an absolute last option. The Owner loves cheap that's how i get my bonuses.