The coolant system is probably the most overlooked system in machine tools today. Many think that if coolant comes shooting out when you turn on the switch that everything is operating correctly. This may be true much of the time. However, there is more to this system than meets the eye.
Coolant is liquid, mist or air that keeps parts and tools cool.
If the system is not functioning properly, it could eat up a large chunk of your profits. In addition, tooling will wear prematurely, part dimensions may vary, and even operators health could be affected. Let s take a close look at these systems. Air Systems Air systems are the easiest to maintain. A mist system is a mixture of air and liquid.