Gunsmithing recomendations for cutting fluid

[maccrazy2]

Hey guys. I am getting a coolant system for my lathe. I am machining titanuim and 304 stainless. I will use the coolant system once or twice a year. My buisness is building pool cues so I am mostly cutting wood so I only need the coolant system for my side projects. I have paper in hand for 3 cans and want to get going.
I used a water soluable oil for a valve grinder I have and it got funky after a while sitting. I do not know what brand it was as I threw it out long ago.
If you have any recomendations I would appreciate it.

 

[LRI]

Re: recomendations for cutting fluid

Cimcool 320 is a product that I've had a good run with. A 5 gallon pail will last you a lifetime at your consumption rate.

Mix@7% indicated. There's 1.5% correction when using a refractometer.

Non chloronated and certified for aerospace/medical manufacturing. Clean smelling, doesn't stain your clothes, and it works great. Especially with gummy/abrasive materials like TI and inconel.

If you've used other stuff id suggest getting the sterilizer for your initial setup. It'll get the crotch rot out of the tanks and lines.

Hope this helps.

C.

 

[maccrazy2]

Re: recomendations for cutting fluid

Thanks Chad. I will order some. It sounds like what I am after.

 

[Teggy1]

Re: recomendations for cutting fluid

I prefer Trim C320 myself. Great for machining pretty much all materials aluminum to stainless. It is what MAZAK was running in all their machines in Chicago when I was there for training. The shop I worked for switched everything over to Trim, CNC's, Grinders, and general coolant for everything else. The stuff leaves a protective film on everything, but rinses off easily, so no rust! And I love the way it smells. It is translucent white in appearance when mixed with water, and the film it leaves is nearly clear.