Ethanol mist for cutting aluminium

**mekanik** · 28-08-2016

Hi Guys
Anyone using this
http://www.exair.com/en-US/Primary%2...lications.aspx
Seems a far safer option.
Mike

**Hallettoil** · 28-08-2016

Originally Posted by mekanik

Hi Guys
Anyone using this
http://www.exair.com/en-US/Primary%2...lications.aspx
Seems a far safer option.
Mike

**Hallettoil** · 28-08-2016

Mike

This looks rather good. An exceptional potential alternative to a serious problem.

Certainly for the home workshop maybe worth considering. Not seen the price though...look before a leap!

**Hallettoil** · 28-08-2016

I see that some folk tend to use coolants. Oil in water emulsions and maybe think that these are less harmful.

Please bear in mind that apart from the chemicals and OIL within, there is an extremely powerful anti-bacteria and fungicide which again in mist can be very harmful. Even fully synthetics will have these.

Don't be thinking you are safe...just don't be breathing it and you will be.

**Boyan Silyavski** · 31-08-2016

Olive oil work perfectly for threading, better than specialised oils. I am threading a lot of aluminum and brass. Emulsify it with water , mist it and prepare your salad.

**Billythefish** · 31-08-2016

Interesting. Couple of small possible problems. You have to clean up well immediately - oil will go off and smell, water will rust your machine. That is the attraction of a liquid with no water...