1)
How should I mix Poly-Cut™ products?
2)
Can I mix Premier Poly-Cut™ and Poly-Cut™ together?
3) What is the
refractomer for?
4) What
is the residue in the machine tool?
5) What
is the residue in the machine sump?
6)
How do I dispose of Premier Poly-Cut™ and is it considered a hazardous waste?
7) Can
I use Premier Poly-Cut™ on magnesium?
8) Why do I
get foam in some machines?
9)
In what types of machines can you use Premier Poly-Cut™?
10)
What type of materials can you machine with Premier Poly-Cut™?
11) Will
Premier Poly-Cut™ work in spray mist systems?
12)
Will Premier Poly-Cut™ affect the paint on my machines?
13) Can Premier Poly-Cut™ be mixed with other cutting fluids?
Because Poly-Cut™ is more of a mixture than an emulsification, it readily mixes with water. You can put water in Poly-Cut™ or Poly-Cut™ in water. In initial fill or "make-up," put water in sump and add Poly-Cut™ until refractometer reads 1.5 to 2.5, depending on machine.
Yes, Premier Poly-Cut™ and Poly-Cut™ are compatible. The difference is the amount of bactericide and fungicide.
It is used to measure the mix ratio. Every product refracts differently. You are measuring the solids in water. Poly-Cut™ refracts very sharply black and white. As it becomes contaminated with tramp oil, the black will turn gray.
Poly-Cut™ will leave a light oily residue on your machine that does not harden. As the fluid becomes contaminated by way lube and/or tapping or threading oils, the residue may become heavier.
The black residue in the bottom of the sump is dirt and sulfur compounds from your way lube and threading compounds. We do not recommend Mobil Vactra products to be used with Poly-Cut™ .
Do not pour your used coolant directly into storm or sanitary sewers. The used coolant will be contaminated from various oils and metals.
For most smaller metalworking facilities, see our TIPS on how to keep your fluid clean.
Use only reputable, licensed firms for disposal processes. Legally, the title to waste remains with the generating company, not the hauler.
Evaporation, or incineration and chemical treatment to separate oil and fluid concentrates from the water so that the water meets local sewer regulations may be other options. Check with your local authorities.
No, using any water-soluble cutting fluid on magnesium causes a high risk of fire.
If Premier Poly-Cut™ foams, check your concentration with your refractometer. If it reads above 2.5, add water. If it still foams and does not break up, put a glass jar over the nozzle and allow it to fill. If you see air bubbles, you have an air leak in your line. Tighten all connections back to the pump. If it still foams, contact us.
You can use Premier Poly-Cut™ in any type of turning, milling, drilling or grinding machine, in fact, any machine except center less grinders and machines that must use straight cutting oil to lubricate the machine.
You can machine ferrous and nonferrous metals, plastics, carbide, titanium, high nickel and high chrome stainless steel, exotics such as Inconel ® and Hastaloy ®, etc.
Premier Poly-Cut™ works well in spray mist systems. It does not fog or smoke and settles to the floor instead of rising to the ceiling. Soluble oils will eventually clog mist lines but Premier Poly-Cut™ will actually clean them.
Always use clean cutting fluid in your mist system. The mix ratio should be 30:1 with a refractomer reading of 1.5.
Premier Poly-Cut™ will remove lacquer and some urethane paints. It will not affect enamel or epoxy paints. Most machine tools are painted with enamel or epoxy paints.
Premier Poly-Cut™ will mix with other synthetics but we do not recommend mixing it with water-soluble oils. The best way to covert your machines to a new cutting fluid is by changing one machine at a time and spreading your existing fluid among your other machines.