Coolant Recommendation

[bgray]

I have a Compact G27 lathe coming from Dynamic pretty soon.

I will be working probably 10% brass, and 90% acrylic.

Can someone recommend a brand of flood coolant?

Thanks.

[coolantman]

bgray,

EnviroServe Chemicals, Inc. manufacturers some of the best coolants there are. We have a full line of synthetics, semi-synthetics, and soluble oils. We will be glad to send you a trial sample of the type you would like to use.

Hope to hear from you soon.

-Coolantman

EnviroServe Chemicals, Inc.
(910) 892-1791
www.enviroservechemicals.com

[jmoore]

Tricool TC1 Synthetic coolant -- diluted 20/1. I have used this for eight years on acrylic. It has excellent rust inhibiting qualities, it does a great job cooling and lubricating (I have taken IR thermometer readings inches behind a tool as it cut 3-inch-thick acrylic and have consistently gotten readings below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, but this can vary depending on many variables), and leaves no difficult-to-clean residue -- just wipe with a damp cloth, scuff lightly, and you are ready to bond. I have massive, 1,000-plus-gallon aquariums out there for eight years that still have crystal-clear bonds and zero crazing anywhere, that were machined using Tricool. Good luck.

[bgray]

Thanks. I'll investigate both.