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*NO OIL | *NO OIL | ||
*Should be compatible with both ferrous metals and aluminum. | *Should be compatible with both ferrous metals and aluminum. | ||
Currently selected coolant: | |||
*Qualichem XTREME CUT 250C | |||
*Source: torontolube.com, Alan at customerservice@torontolube.com - 1 gallon jug is all we need, which is below their minimum quantity - but they made an exception. | |||
*Dilute to 8-10% by adding concentrate to tap water (not the other way around!) | |||
See preventative maintenance | |||
Good idea: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Machinists/comments/j5vjk1/diy_window_air_blast_for_cnc_lathe/] | Good idea: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Machinists/comments/j5vjk1/diy_window_air_blast_for_cnc_lathe/] | ||
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**Check coolant level | **Check coolant level | ||
**Remove chips from ways, carriage and bellows | **Remove chips from ways, carriage and bellows | ||
**Agitate coolant with air (todo aquarium pump) | |||
*Long-term | *Long-term | ||
**Check coolant concentration; remove sediment | **Check coolant level and concentration; remove sediment | ||
**Skim coolant to remove oil regularly (oil grows bacteria) | |||
**Check axes are receiving oil, check belts | **Check axes are receiving oil, check belts | ||
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*TTS - Tormach Tooling System | *TTS - Tormach Tooling System | ||
'''Items to purchase''' | '''Items to purchase''' | ||