Accu lube vs Unist applications MQL

[dforsythe]

We are looking at getting either the Accu Lube or one of the Unist Coolubricator or revolutions MQL systems.

 

I don’t have any experience with these as we usually just use Air blast when mill steel  ( 1018 up to 4140 )  I would like to have it set up with an M code for on off and everything I have read makes this seem possible.  Im just looking for someone who uses them to point me in the right direction ( how many pumps / nozzels you run) do you use it for everything including drilling ect  or do you switch between MQL and flood coolant depending on the part / application.  We do not have TSC plumbed on this mill so the system will be external.

[Pilot Plant Supervisor]

We use Acculube with a Trico Micro Drop dispenser for refractory metals. We mainly use it for turning/boring. Flood coolant works best for drilling in our application. When we machine refractories, it's very hands on, so we use manual switch with just one nozzle.

[Redfire427]

An MQL system won't work on a thru-spindle, so you are not missing anything. We use Accu-lube systems on most of our Makino's and a similar system on our Mikron's. A single nozzle works great. We use it primarily for hard-milling.

 

Carmen