How can temperature control aid my precision machining operation?
Precision machining operations (drilling, boring, honing, grinding, etc.) by their very nature generate large amounts of heat. This is usually addressed through the use of a cutting fluid to provide both lubrication and cooling. The goal is to reduce the temperature of both the tool and the part being machined in order to reduce tool wear while increasing machining accuracy by controlling thermal expansion. Accurate temperature control of the cutting fluid, often implemented on a carefully designed cool-only platform, is essential in controlling costs and ensuring optimal first-pass yield.
