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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: How to activate & deactivate an output once every 5 seconds in G-code or macro?
« on: March 03, 2013, 05:00:55 AM »
Hi Andrew,
Welcome to the forum.
Something you may wish to consider, as an alternative approach…
A couple of years back I needed an oil-mist solution for my little mill so I purchased a small compressor (intended for a domestic refrigeration unit) which is piped to a (1.5mm internal diameter) nozzle aimed at the base of the cutter. In the air line I use an adjustable ‘air tool oiler’ and this provides the necessary oil mist spray as well as a reasonable amount of chip removal and it runs continuously during the job.
It may depend on your ambient air temperature but I was initially concerned about running the compressor for extended periods but as it is not working hard (it is being used more as an air pump rather than a compressor) it has not overheated or shown any signs of distress after many, many hours of use now.
The oiler has to be checked and refilled, if necessary, before each job but I am sure that larger units are available should you need to use a greater volume of oil mist than I do.
Just a suggestion.
Tweakie.
Welcome to the forum.
Something you may wish to consider, as an alternative approach…
A couple of years back I needed an oil-mist solution for my little mill so I purchased a small compressor (intended for a domestic refrigeration unit) which is piped to a (1.5mm internal diameter) nozzle aimed at the base of the cutter. In the air line I use an adjustable ‘air tool oiler’ and this provides the necessary oil mist spray as well as a reasonable amount of chip removal and it runs continuously during the job.
It may depend on your ambient air temperature but I was initially concerned about running the compressor for extended periods but as it is not working hard (it is being used more as an air pump rather than a compressor) it has not overheated or shown any signs of distress after many, many hours of use now.
The oiler has to be checked and refilled, if necessary, before each job but I am sure that larger units are available should you need to use a greater volume of oil mist than I do.
Just a suggestion.
Tweakie.