Originally Posted by ssrmr2  keep the discussion going guys, this is all good info.
I do have a question of pcool. Does the nozzle actually move in 2 directions?
How does it differ from the regular coolant nozzles? I am thinking with 3 nozzles you would be able to have enough coolant aimed at the tool to do both spray away the chips and to keep everything cool enough. Am I missing something?
PBMW,
thanks for the heads up on the upgraded memory. I dont think any of my designs are that crazy or complex. If i were to make a billet mouse cover do you think that would be over a meg of memory on a 3 axis?
-steve |
It just moves up and down.
Yes, the 4 nozzles it comes with are enough to clear chips out. The issue is with multiple tools you're going to need to adjust your lines to different lengths. Generally you can get your lines to adequately cover all tools with no adjustment after the initial setup. With the programmable you can have it move to the correct position for each tool length.
Mainy I run into problems with small cutters in short toolholders. I use enough tools that I need the other 3 lines to cover my other tools, and if I dedicate more than 1 line to the small cutter, I can't cover my other tools. If I leave it with only one line though, I often find it loading up in pockets due to not getting enough coolant, and end up having to aim more nozzles in there, and then move them back once done with that tool.