Attractive Cleaning

Author Jim Romeo
Published
September 01, 2005 - 12:00pm

Using magnets for coolant filtration, either to collect the chips or move the filter, pays dividends

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Related Glossary Terms

  • coolant

    coolant

    Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.

Author

Jim Romeo is a freelance writer specializing in business and technology. He is based in Chesapeake, Virginia.