Question, when using a mist coolant like the NOGA unit, etc. on a mill or lathe, how big an issue is possible corrosion? Is it something you have to really work hard to avoid, or will a good cleaning/oiling after use be enough to protect your machine, vise, etc.? Thanks
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Using mist coolant
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My only comment is, that you will get staining under your vise.. so coat with oil and take it off every once in a while and re-oil.
Also something I need to do and haven't yet, is make a cover for my felts on my carriage. I don't want the buildup of mist in the felts, it's ok on the ways, but I think filling the felts from the topside, is not as good.
Also something I need to do and haven't yet, is make a cover for my felts on my carriage. I don't want the buildup of mist in the felts, it's ok on the ways, but I think filling the felts from the topside, is not as good.
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I don't run it full balls to the wall. I have it set so it spits , I don't find a need for a heavy mist, I am always impressed with how cool everything is vs oil. Don't get me wrong I use oil. I don't form cut with mist. I flood oil on, I thread with oil.
I rough with mist because it doesn't get hot. I finish w/ mist too, but sometimes I am not in the mood for a cleanup. When done I wipe things down, and give a coat of wd40 then oil.
yes, there are inhibitors, but I'm kind of anal about keeping it from rust.
I rough with mist because it doesn't get hot. I finish w/ mist too, but sometimes I am not in the mood for a cleanup. When done I wipe things down, and give a coat of wd40 then oil.
yes, there are inhibitors, but I'm kind of anal about keeping it from rust.
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I don't think mists are corrosive per se (because of inhibitors), but if you have mist overspray on your vise and table and walk away from it, it will leave a stain. I still consider it non-corrosive, just not non-staining exactly. It takes minimal effort to wipe down. Some people put their vise on a sheet of paper to somehow avoid stains. I don't mind splash stains on the lathe or drill press, but the mill gets wiped meticulously.