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Originally Posted by DampRobot
now we set it to 6 ipm fairly regularly
Like others have said, collection or recycling isn't really an issue as the mister doesn't put out much fluid.
Our mill only goes to 3600 rpm, and we only really use it that high for very small tooling.
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Thanks for all that info, especially the mister and lack of need for fluid collection - it seems that's the way to go.
6 IPM? gee, that's really quite slow. I expect to be cutting several tens of inches per minute. Maybe my mileage will vary...
The minimum speed I can get is 8000 RPM.
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Originally Posted by scottandme
Look at the Onsrud catalog - the 63-600 product line is probably what you want to pick up.
Depending on the construction (ball screws? rack and pinion?), your machine will probably be happier at lower feed rates and acceleration rates.
You'll definitely need something to get evacuate chips and provide a little lubrication on the tool.
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OK on Omsrud, I have heard this from others as well.
It is a Rack & Pinion machine, with an integrated dust (chip) collection system and safety shield (using a 2-1/2" vacuum hose), which I hope will deal with both the mist vapors and chips. And dust, when I cut anything not metal.
Any comments on which cooling fluid you use? There are so many choices...