MQL in Haas SL20 ?

[Sachn]

Hi,

I am almost on the verge of finalizing a Haas SL20 to add to my setup. I am wondering if anyone here has used or is aware of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) on a CNC lathe.

I am beginning to find coolant in all machining operations to be messy and was wondering if anyone here has it implemented in their lathe.

I usually machine low-carbon alloy steel (SAE 8620) and the like and operations are mainly general turning and drilling, very little of threading or grooving.

Regards,

[HelicopterJohn]

Haas does offer an option on their mills called MOM (Minimum Oil Machining), I am not sure whether it is available on the lathes or not.

You are welcome to visit my website www.helicopterjohn.com and look at some of the videos that I have made to describe some of the lubrication/chip removal systems that I have designed for use with my HAAS TM-1P. Just click on the gallery button at the top of the main page to access the videos.

The videos may give you some ideas for a system that would be helpful in your lathe operations. The controls are pretty much the same on all the HAAS machines. I am not sure about the lathes and how many M function relays come standard.

John