Anyone know what cutting fluid was recommended/used on the Hardinge millers? I have the factory coolant system.
Gary Repesh
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20 years ago
Hardinge miller cutting fluid
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20 years ago
The cutting oil of of the owner's choice. Leigh@MarMachine
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20 years ago
Oil
Gunner
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On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 07:29:23 GMT, Gunner brought forth from the murky depths:
cutting, 30w non-detergent, 3-in-1, Marvel Mystery, Castrol GTX 20w40, 80w hypoid, castor, olive, or expeller-pressed organic canola?
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20 years ago
Anything thin enough for the coolant pump to suck up and spit out
Hardinge recommends against using any water based cutting fluids in their manual machines. In fact, I understand it voids the warranty on new machines, according to the sticker on the headstock
Consider this..that Hardinge machines didnt use sealed bearings for the most part, depending on a bit of that oil to help keep things lubed, there was not much in the way of water based coolants in those days, and the machines were not designed to keep water out of the places it shouldnt go.
Gunner
"Aren't cats Libertarian? They just want to be left alone. I think our dog is a Democrat, as he is always looking for a handout" Unknown Usnet Poster
Heh, heh, I'm pretty sure my dog is a liberal - he has no balls. Keyton
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20 years ago
OK. What cutting oil (non water soluable) have you used and will recommend. I want to buy a gallon probably from MSC to test.
Thanks again,
Gary Repesh
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20 years ago
I just bought a Little Giant pump for my Hardinge miller. I hope this weekend to be able to install it and try it out. I'm going to try some experiments with ATF and TapMagic, probably starting with a 5:1 mix ratio. One of my considerations will be to get as little smoking as possible. I don't need the others in the house complaining about the smell.
When I have some results I'll post about them here.
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20 years ago
Mobile Omnicron is all I use.