Originally Posted by
SirDenisNayland
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- From what I know, you are to direct the HP lines towards the chip, not the cutting edge, and let the regular flood lines flood the cutting edge. However, the HP seems to just blast in there and affects the actual flood, is this true?
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The perfect place for the HP stream to be is right ontop of the insert.
That way as the chip comes out of the chip control, it's immediately hit by the HP stream causing it to further curl and break.
On top of that you would add the flood coolant.
Originally Posted by
SirDenisNayland
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- For directing the lines are there any tips and tricks? I try to "follow" the line to see where the HP oil will be directed, but its not a sure thing and I feel I am more so guessing where the oil will be as its pretty hard to actually see where the streams are directed (the window becomes blocked with oil and you can no longer see, and I dare not attempt to keep the door open!)
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this is by far one of the hardest things to do well.
If done improperly, you'll negate the effectiveness of the HP and make things worse than not having it.
These tools work well... Streamliner Tools
Originally Posted by
SirDenisNayland
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- Ive noticed aeration in my oil. After a few cycles using the HP system @800-1000psi (im breaking 304ss) my overall flood flow rate seems to drop, the flow meter doesnt show any different, but I notice a change in color and the flow rate, as after a few cycles my carefully placed lines arent getting oil to the tools anymore.
Swiss Silver Cutting Oil is a good choice, they make a HP variety that resists the aeration.
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