Our customer wanted to eliminate the mess caused by flood coolant on his 5 axis CNC machine so he came to Unist to ask: could we recommend a MQL or Near Dry Machining alternative to flood coolant?
We triangulate 3 nozzles around the cutter, this enables oil droplets to be delivered to the cutter face regardless to which direction the cut is. Each nozzle delivers approximately 5 ml of oil per hour, this of course can be adjusted back at the cabinet where the pumps are situated. Also each pumps air output can be adjusted individually without affecting the other pumps outputs. The customer already had a separate air blast supply – this is now used to gently blow away chips so as to avoid re cutting chips and also blocking the air/oil from the Unist nozzles getting to the cutter: a perfect solution.
The building industry codes are changing fast and one of the more challenging changes for our manufacturing industry is the change from composite panel to solid 3mm thick aluminium for facade panels on buildings. Watch the above video to see how Unist provides the answer to cut this material in a MQL fashion.
Do you find yourself having to Route 3mm solid Aluminium sheet in preference to Alucobond/Composite panel? If you are experiencing any of the following you need to talk to our John Barker (Managing Director) of Unist Australia.
Burning out cutters
Breaking router bits
Terrible surface finish
Just the inability to get the job done
Ragged cutting
We understand your problem, you need to lubricate the routing cutter with our 3 nozzle Coolubricator.
For help on this matter call John Barker on 02 8850 2022 or email [email protected].
Near dry Turning produces dry chips and is the way forward being discovered by many customers. No Mess, eliminates ALL OH&S issues for ever. There are many benefits to be gained by employing the Unist “Near Dry Machining” oil spray system, also know as Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)
In short, the benefits of Unist Coolube® with MQL are:
Significantly increases blade and tool life.
A cost effective conversion for all machine types.
No waste – kind to the environment and no wasting money either More economical in the long run – using Coolube® preserves machine parts for longer and prevents rusting
Clean – no more messy slip hazards from excess coolant oozing down machines and walk ways
The MQL system dispenses precisely the amount of Coolube® needed. No more, and no less.
Better for machine operators – no more dermatitis caused by skin contact with coolants.
Coolube does not oxidise or go sticky.
Nowadays, many manufacturers are under pressure to “go green”. Unist Coolube® is one of the most advanced metalworking fluids available today. Implementing Minimum Quantity Lubrication (M.Q.L.), a no-waste dispensing system, with Unist Coolube® is an easy step to limit the environmental footprint of your manufacturing operation.
MQL is the process of applying minute amounts of high-quality metalworking fluid lubricant directly to the cutting tool or work piece interface instead of using traditional flood coolants. It minimises your environmental impact by significantly reducing fluid usage and eliminating the need for coolant treatment and disposal.
These benefits are multiplied further when using 100% biodegradable Coolube® lubricants, *that is*, metalworking fluids which are formulated from renewable plant-based oils. When considering these facts, along with the performance benefits of Coolube® and MQL, it becomes obvious that this is the most advanced and responsible answer to running metal cutting and metal forming equipment.
Using the right lubricant is very important in MQL applications. The perfect lubricant will adhere to the surface of the tool and provide a thin, low friction barrier between the cutting tool and work piece. Studies have shown that Coolube® has superior properties, which make it an ideal lubricant.
Coolube’s® polar properties create a strong consistent bond between Coolube® and metallic surfaces. This creates an even, strong, and durable layer of lubrication. Coolube® reduces friction 50% better than typical mineral oils preventing heat build-up and resulting in longer tool life and a superior cut finish.
At Unist, we’ve been manufacturing green products long before the hype. Since 1957 to be exact.
With our recent USDA BioPreferred Program certification, everyone can see just how green our lubricant products are. These are the same non-toxic, environmentally friendly, green products we’ve been touting for years.
Nothing has changed but the USDA’s certification of our bio-based content through independent laboratory testing.
Unist Coolube® 2210 and 2210EP are both USDA BioPreferred products and are tested and certified biobased products. Coolube® 2210 is certified biobased with a renewable, biobased content of 93%. Coolube® 2210EP is a certified lubricant with a biobased content of 92%.This reinforces what we’ve know about Coolube all along: it’s made from natural and renewable plant-based materials.
They’re still the same great lubricants that thousands of metalworkers have come to love and rely on for improved cut quality and tool life. They just have new USDA feathers in their caps!
This video briefly runs through MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) on CNC Lathes. Implementing and enjoying the benefits of MQL on a CNC lathe are simple, and worth the investment. Unist has successfully implemented MQL on many lathes performing a variety of operations in a variety of materials. Contact Unist today to learn more about how we can help improve your manufacturing processes through the use of MQL on your CNC lathe.
Previously running on a coolant mixture, this machine created an absolute mess for the operators and the shop floor environment, there was coolant everywhere. Watch how the process has been revolutionized by the use of “Near Dry Sawing” compliments of Unist Australia.
There are many benefits to be gained by employing the Unist “Near Dry Sawing” system. Read about the top ten benefits of NDS.
Also at the same time check out the benefits of using Coolube over other cheaper products that are on the market.
Watch how we drill 25 mm diameter holes through toughened steel tube with a wall thickness of 5 mm, the hole is drilled through both walls.
To use traditional coolant would have made an absolute intolerable mess, with coolant running down the tube creating a safety hazard and customer quality issues. The manufacturer here decided to apply Unist’s “Near Dry Drilling” technology, through spindle MQL (minimum quantity lubrication). The drilling cell incorporates two Unist Tornado units that send atomized oil particles down through the drive motor spindle and then through the drill exiting at the drill tips.
No Mess, Dry chips, extended tool life and no thermal cracking of the carbide tips are just a few of the many benefits gained by employing today’s technology to steel drilling applications. This system runs on Coolube 2210EP at an oil consumption rate of 20 ml per drilling hour.
Also at the same time check out the benefits of using Coolube over other cheaper products that are on the market.
A Clean, Safe and cost effective solution to toxic waste coolant. Coolube® has distinct advantages over traditional flood coolant. This video discusses the benefits of dry chips using Coolube®
Adjust the fluid and air at the remote adjustment solenoid valve bank connected to our SPR-2000™ programmable fluid controller. Low Volume Spray Nozzles with remote adjustment and the SPR-2000™ controller control the application of metal forming lubricants and keep all controls in a central location. More information
Do you find yourself having to Route 3mm solid Aluminium sheet in preference to Alucobond/Composite panel? If you are experiencing any of the following you need to talk to our John Barker (Managing Director) of Unist Australia.