Potential coolant system : Will it work?

[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?

[JAZZCNC]

White spirit any good?

Kerosene

[Davek0974]

yes but where can you buy it?

[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.

[Davek0974]

I found it in the end ;)

Yes i have doubts about the safety of such things but there are people running alcohol, methylated spirits and all manner of deadly stuff on misters - the mind boggles.

That was one of the reasons i did not want to fog mist it - bigger droplets are harder to ignite.

[lucan07]

WD40 seems popular, ignites just as easily and is just as flamable but smells a little nicer.