Potential coolant system : Will it work?

[Davek0974]

I bought one of those misting nozzle kits, not impressed with it - its a mister and creates a cloud, I am going to build a fogless coolant system instead.

[CharlieRam]

Forgot about this, but just for future reference if anyone else thinks of trying this....DON'T!! The pump just isn't suitable, if I start to syphon the coolant then the pump will draw it through but its ore like a trickly jet if thats a real thing! definately no mist and I'd argues at the stated output of that air pump.
Oh well, it was a cheap enough experiment.
Cheers, Charlie

[Davek0974]

It happens;)

I wasted a bit yesterday in thinking an air-line lubricator might work - it didn't. Seems they only inject the fluid when the tool stops and starts, a constant flow does nothing, ah well.

Will just have to build the proper unit.

[Clive S]

I bought one of those misting nozzle kits, not impressed with it - its a mister and creates a cloud, I am going to build a fogless coolant system instead.

Dave I built a few of these just my version of a copy from a well proven design that put droplets in the air stream.
The manifold was made from a hex piece of brass bar.

Lance fogger Hex Bar.dxf

[Davek0974]

Nice, I have most of the parts, just need the time to build :)


Whats a good fluid for aluminium cutting??

[Clive S]

Nice, I have most of the parts, just need the time to build :)


Whats a good fluid for aluminium cutting??

WD40 or paraffin oil mix etc.

[Davek0974]

WD I can get but cant remember seeing paraffin anywhere round me for years now;)

[Clive S]

WD I can get but cant remember seeing paraffin anywhere round me for years now;)

Old tractors used to run on TVO

[Davek0974]

Yep, used to see it a lot years ago.

White spirit any good?

[magicniner]

WD I can get but cant remember seeing paraffin anywhere round me for years now;)

Lots of small garages still stock paraffin, make an effort and you'll find a cheap source of cutting lube.