[Sterob]

I usually use Kero in a squirter bottle when machining Aluminium, but since I bought a Fogbuster I have just been using water.
I think I would get better results if I could find a water soluable coolant to use in the Fogbuster.

Anybody know if anything available in Australia, that works well? I'd use kero if I could get it to dissolve in water...lol
Steve

[v2tiller]

I think i've read a few guys use metho and water so its what i have just started using in a spray bottle and i'll use it when i get my cheap coolant mister up and running.

[Sterob]

Thanks Tiller, Does the Metho help with machining or just cooling?

I sent an equiry to Unist Australia, but being so close to Xmas not replay yet....

https://unist.com.au/solutions/metalworking-fluids/

Had another look around their website and it appears that their 2210AL Coolant my be the ticket.
Will see what they say.

[RCaffin]

Metho is a known lubricant for machining aluminium.
You may be advised to walk home rather than drive at the end of the day though!

Me, I use 3 parts kero : 1 part olive oil in a pulsed MQL system, with air blast. Short pulses rather than a continuous stream. A small bottle of the mix lasts for AGES. And the oil is bio-compatible. The kero evaporates away.

Cheers