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Thread: Milling Machine |
26/07/2011 23:15:47 |
I bought my first milling machine(Sealey SM2502) in April '11,to machine304 grade stainless steel, to make box lock mechanism housings.
I have found that it can take over an hour to clean up the swarf after each milling operation, partly because it does not pick up easily with a magnet.
I use kitchen towel to soak up excess coolant(3-in-1 oil) then a toothbrush and cotton buds to clean the table's T-slots.
I un-bolt the clamping plates and clean them with kitchen towel,and clean the concertina-like rubber covers over the lead screw? with kitchen towel.
I work without the Perspex guard,so that i can get the coolant onto the work easily,preffering to wear safety goggles instead of the guard.
Am i spending too much time cleaning? |
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