Tormach 1100MX Coolant Wash Down Hose - What every CNC Machine Needs!
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Needed a coolant wash down hose for my new Tormach 1100MX. Ordered a few parts from Amazon and had this coolant washdown hose installed in about 15 minutes.
Great addition, I think every CNC machine needs one of these to help with clean up.
Parts List:
1/2" Pneumatic Airline - www.amazon.com...
Compression Fittings 1/2" OD to 1/4" NPT - www.amazon.com...
10' Flexilla Polyurethane Recoil Air Hose 1/4" - www.amazon.com...
Box of Push to Connect 1/2" OD Fittings, elbow, y - www.amazon.com...
Huskey Air Ball Valve HDA70100AV - www.homedepot....
Huskey Air Blow Nozzle or other brand - could not find link to exact one in video
Couple of 1/2" Nylon wire hangers
I also add some clarification in this video around the 100,000 lines of code message I had on my last project. Bottom line, according to Tormach, feed PathPilot millions of lines of code with no issue. The warning is just to let you know to adjust settings if you want to look ahead at all tool paths.
Next video up will be installing an RC Jet Engine on a Scooter! Really fun project you won't want to miss.
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Funny, I had done exactly the same thing when I got my 1100mx I picked up some stuff from The Home Depot and Harbor Freight, I also used the same air blowing gun, haha. Worked well for a while but I really wanted more pressure. I ended up replacing the stock pump with a diaphragm pump (5.5gpm) and added a tee to feed a garden hose sprayer as well as a 120v solenoid to control flow to the flood coolant head. When the machine is on the pump comes on immediately bringing the coolant pressure to 60psi and shuts off. solenoid is controlled by the coolant pump power socket, and the pump is running off of a 12v power supply attached to the accessory power ports. I now have amazing flood coolant pressure to blast chips out of 2 inch deep pockets and washing down the machine is a breeze with the extra pressure and flow.
Francisco Estrada - That sounds like a great upgrade. May have to look into that, I can see where that extra pressure would really help. Thanks.
I did almost same thing, but simpler. Ran the half inch line from the Y in the back around the outside, and on the end I put a push to connect connector, same valve, then on the other end of valve I have a 3/8" to 1/4" reducer and a 1/4" air tool nipple for a nozzle, and I just hang it on that ledge in the back when not using it, gives a good stream.
josh zeismer - Sounds like a great solution. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the comment.
good video..thanks for your time
Tr Precision Machining - thanks for the comment!
Make sure you check your Z axis is getting oil. Mine was barely getting anything from the automatic oil. It didn't have much pressure to get the oil all that way up there. So i went under the the mill and disconnected the line that feeds the z axis from the 3 way and installed another auto oiler to the removable plate on the back of the column. It only feeds the z axis. This solved my problem and tormach sent it for free (im still under warranty) . You definitely need to check this out.
RC - thanks for the tip. How did you check and figure out you were not getting enough oil to Z?
@@BladesIIB disconnected the line after it goes through the top raceway. I unscrewed it from the junction block that is mounted on the head (furthest point i could easily get to). Turn on your oiler and it should be a steady stream of oil. Not drops like mine was.
@@RcBlade perfect thanks! Will definitely check mine out.
@@BladesIIB let me know. I'm curious to see if yours was like mine.
@@RcBlade will do, may take me a couple days to get to it, but I will let you know.
Good instructions. Thanks for sharing!
Compass Precision - thanks for the comment, glad it was helpful.
Disappointing pressure . Good info.
@cogendynamics - Appreciate the feedback and the comment. I don't have anything to compare to as this is really my only coolant pump I use and definitely the only wash down one. Agree it is not much pressure, but has been working for a couple years now to keep the machine clean without having to add an additional pump. Always trade offs, may have to upgrade to a larger pump one day.
I just put a 1/4hp pump on mine. 5/8" ID latex hose was easy to install in the cable chain. 38gpm makes my wash down nozzle a beast.
@@mrtharpe was it a standard type of centrifugal pump? Any details would be great. I added a filter with 3/4” hose but need to pick out a pump and a 10 gallon tank or similar. Thank you!
@@mrtharpe Thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear a larger pump really makes a difference. I am sure mine will need to be replaced at some point. If you have the model/part number to share that would be great thanks!
a purchase list would be awesome. thanks in advance
Markeith Freeman - No problem. Added the list in the description with links to most of it. Could not find a link to the exact Spray Nozzle but I bought it from Home Depot. The rest I ordered from Amazon as linked. Hope that helps.
another great video. Always nicely done. Do you know what psi the coolant system is producing? It appears to be a little weak? I'm wondering if another 3rd party pump with a little higher pressure can be used in place of the factory one? These videos really help out a lot since I'm waiting on mine now lol.
tdg911 - no idea the pressure. I will say with all three jets running while cutting it seems to do it’s job well as a flood coolant system. Glad these are helping.
garden hose maybe better, pressure can wash away chips
@maryannromasanta7917 - Good thought. That may a little pressure. This one moves the chips slowly but extra pressure would be really nice. Thanks for the idea!
I'm curious, how well do your ceiling mount air filters work? I have my machines in a climate controlled room that's fairly small, and when using flood and I'm really doing lots of material removal, I get a haze in there. Mainly steam from hot chips and coolant but my sinus sure doesn't care for it. I was wondering if these might help. My AC filter have to be changed pretty often in there.
RJMachine - Thanks for the question. I actually don’t usually run mine when the mill is going with coolant. Have not had the mist issue you mentioned so can’t speak to how it would handle that. I primarily run the air cleaner when grinding. I have it pointed to blow towards the grinder with the goal of keeping all the grinding mess at one end of the shop. I can say it works pretty good for that. And when grinding horn or stabilized wood I wear a respirator and let the air cleaner keep the shop clean for when I take the respirator off. Sorry I don’t have a better answer for you. I hope that helps a little.
Could i get a link to the hose. Im definitely doing this.
Rubens Ti Tools - Sure, here you go. I went with the 10’ coiled hose, it seems long enough, and I wanted less hanging. Flexzilla Polyurethane Recoil Air Hose, 1/4 in. x 10 ft, ZillaGreen - LP1410AFZ www.amazon.com/dp/B00TCMB6PU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_F7QA47Q9XGNMSK1BYGQ0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1