this CNC coolant system uses ethanol because it is and effective means of cooling fast moving micro tooling and it evaporates quickly without leaving residue so no degreasing is required

Coolant Systems

 

When machining non-ferrous materials like aluminum, DATRON's preferred coolant is ethanol.

 

Ethanol (Venturi) Coolant System: Ethanol is a form of alcohol that results naturally through the sugar fermentation process and is environmentally friendly. It also happens to be an ideal coolant for high-speed, micro machining because a thinner-than-water viscosity allows the ethanol to quickly cover and cool more surface area on fast-moving micro tooling. The low evaporation point of ethanol makes it an efficient cooling solution and also eliminates the need for disposal and recycling, as well as their associated costs. Plus, ethanol coolants leave no residue on machined parts, which makes costly secondary operations, like degreasing, obsolete — maximizing throughput, increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs.

 

Note: Ethanol coolant should only be used for machining of non-ferrous materials and Datron offers an oil coolant option for customers who machine steel-based materials.

 

View the Ethanol Coolant White Paper

 


View the Coolant Systems Data Sheet

MicroJet Coolant System:

The Microjet coolant system is an upgrade to the existing coolant system. This upgrade replaces the standard venturi coolant configuration with a high pressure mist system. This high pressure mist is best suited in applications where heavy machining occurs or deep channels and pockets are milled. It is also recommended when machining steel. The Microjet system allows for misting various coolant types such as: oil, water-soluble coolants, ethanol etc.

   MicroJect coolant system for Datron high speed machining centers being used for machining steel uses an oil-based coolant but can also spray ethanol for non-ferrous machining applications.