Why should I machine with high pressure coolant?

High pressure coolant (HPC) refers to pumping machine tool coolant at pressure exceeding 300 PSI. In general machining, this usually means 1,000 PSI. In some applications ultra high pressure coolant, or 3,000 PSI, is used.

Penetrates the vapor barrier; the layer of steam formed on the cutting tool and the work piece when machining.

Cools the hot zone around workpiece preventing deformed parts, cracked tooling and "heat treatment" of the metal itself.

Immediately flushes chips away from cutting zone, keeping them from being machined again and affecting the workpiece finish.

Machines produce better parts, allows operators to increase their speeds and feeds, and extends the life of the cutting tool, often by five times or more.

Any shop which takes pride in machining precision parts should consider using a high pressure coolant system.

Which System Do I Need?
Learn More About High Pressure

MILLS & LATHES

UL250

The UL Series is a basic system designed for use in these operations:

  • OD & ID turning operations on free cutting materials
  • Shallow hole drilling
  • Light duty applications

R-Series

Designed to operate in harsh environments that demand high pressure with minimal maintenance.

  • OD & ID turning operations on all materials
  • Deep hole drilling
  • Pocket milling
  • Abrasive duty option available
  • Use chiller option to enhance work place

VR-Series

Engineered to allow full advantage to be taken of the flexibility and range of capabilities found in very sophisticated machine tools.

  • OD & ID turning operations on all materials
  • Deep hole drilling
  • Pocket milling
  • Thermal stability
  • Maximum performance for a variety of tooling sizes and requirements

MACHINE USE:

Mills / Lathes

MAX PRESSURE / GPM

250 PSI / 12GPM

FEATURES

208/230V(480V Avail)

Water Based Coolants Only

Single Port Only

1-Year Parts Warranty

FILTRATION

Single Filter Vessel

7x32' 5 Micron Quick Change Bag

PLC DISPLAY

Yes

MACHINE USE:

Mills / Lathes

MAX PRESSURE /GPM

3000 PSI / 16GPM

FEATURES

50 Gallon Reservoir (70 Gal avail.)

208/230V (480V avail.)

Water based coolant or suitable oils

Up to 8 ports available

2 Year Parts Warranty

FILTRATION

Dual Filter Vessel

(2)7x32' 5 Micron Quick Change Bags

PLC DISPLAY

Yes

MACHINE USE:

Mills / Lathes

MAX PRESSURE /GPM

3000 PSI / 20GPM

FEATURES

Variable volume range

50 Gallon Reservoir (70 Gal avail.)

208/230V (480V avail.)

Water based coolant or suitable oils

Up to 8 ports available

2 Year Parts Warranty

FILTRATION

Dual Filter Vessel

(2)7x32' 5 Micron Quick Change Bags

PLC DISPLAY

Yes

SWISS MACHINING

V2 Rebrand V2

V2-Series

Designed for use in multi-tool Swiss lathe environments that demand optimal chip control and complicated machining operations.

 

  • Optimal chip control
  • Permit otherwise impossible machining operations including thru coolant deep hole and gun drilling
  • Allow faster cycle times and longer tool life
  • Improve coolant filtration

S2-Series

Ideal for operations that where optimal temperature control and migration of thermal growth is critical. Designed to fit tightly within packed Swiss machining environments.

  • Best solution for oil aeration problems
  • Designed for use with machines that have restricted tank capacity
  • Provides additional filtration capacity
  • Optimal chip control
  • Allow faster cycle times and longer tool life
RDH Rebrand V2 2024

RDH-Series

The best solution for machines with oil aeration issues and limited tank capacities. Provides additional filtration capacity and optimal chip control.

  • Temperature control and migration of thermal growth is critical to a machining process
  • The use of a coolant chiller is needed to provide the level of thermal stability required to machine high volume high precision parts
  • Space is limited in tightly packed Swiss machine environments

MACHINE USE:

Lathes

MAX PRESSURE / GPM

8GPM,1000PSI - Water based coolant

5GPM, 2000PSI - Oil

FILTRATION

Single Filter Vessel

FEATURES

Available 8 port remote valve blocks

Built in feed/supply pumps

2 year parts warranty

PLC DISPLAY

Yes

MACHINE USE:

Lathes

MAX PRESSURE / GPM

8GPM, 1000PSI - Water based coolant

5 GPM, 2000PSI - Oil

FILTRATION

Single Filter Vessel

FEATURES

Built in 18,000 BTU chiller

Ambient temperature tracking

8 ports available

Built in feed/supply pump

2 year parts warranty

PLC DISPLAY

Yes

MACHINE USE:

Lathes

MAX PRESSURE / GPM

8GPM, 1000PSI - Water based coolant

5 GPM, 2000PSI - Oil

FILTRATION

Dual Filter Vessels

FEATURES

50 Gallon reservoir

De-aeration feature

8 ports available

2 year parts warranty

PLC DISPLAY

Yes

Machine efficiently with high pressure coolant.

Utilizing high pressure coolant is the most effective tool for increasing speed and feed settings while ensuring optimal thermal control and no interference from already machined chips.

This video is a simulated comparison between identical pocket milling paths, one using high pressure and one that does not.

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Testimonials & Case Studies