05-30-2016, 03:56 AM
I cleaned out the coolant sump on my lathe today. Couldn't believe how foul it had got, I've only had it 3 years and gave it a thorough clean when I got it.
Been a while since I've used coolant, bought some new stuff last week.
The reason for the coolant change was that I haven't got any suitable holders yet for my indexable carbide lathe tools, so had to use HSS on todays project- the last few arbor spacers for the horizontal mill. Still have to cut the internal keyways in them but what a difference a quick-change toolpost makes!
Been a while since I've used coolant, bought some new stuff last week.
The reason for the coolant change was that I haven't got any suitable holders yet for my indexable carbide lathe tools, so had to use HSS on todays project- the last few arbor spacers for the horizontal mill. Still have to cut the internal keyways in them but what a difference a quick-change toolpost makes!
Lathe (n); a machine tool used in the production of milling machine components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.