Originally Posted by
snakebit95
I'm curious as to how you are evacuating chips while cutting at speeds that high. Are you using a high velocity air-jet, or high pressure flood coolant?? I have been using the flood coolant with pretty good success, but it makes a HUGE mess. I have since built an enclosure around my table to contain most of it. I have been looking at air-jets that are on the market. I noticed that many of the air-jets have air-chillers, and was wondering whether they were worth trying. They are a bit pricey, but if they eliminate the coolant mess, they might be worth it. Any experience with them??
My impression is that the ones with the built in chillers use Hilsch vortex tubes. I think they use a lot of air. Check that out before you buy.
Ken
Kenneth Lerman
55 Main Street
Newtown, CT 06470