[joe42]

I've been doing a lot of aluminum texturing, and I'm left with tons of fairly fine aluminum powder mixed in with my cutting fluid.

Can someone recommend a reasonable system for filtering this stuff out? Pantyhose works surprisingly well, but I'm looking for something more reliable.

Edit: In case it's not obvious, I'm using a water-based cutting fluid solution, not oil.

[thedave]

McMaster sells filter bags in different sizes. I use them to separate the aluminum powder from my vibratory tumblers. I use 5-10 micron bags. they are reusable, been using the same 3 for over a year now.

[joe42]

Thanks a bunch, I'll give those a shot.