The Coolant Saver from Wogaard is a new cutting fluid reclaim solution which collects fluid from the chip container and returns it to the machine sump.

“Automatic chip conveyors on CNC machines can act as huge oil skimmers – effectively dragging out the valuable cutting fluid and dumping it in the chip container,” explains Christian Woergaard, product manager at Wogaard. “The potential savings from continuously returning the cutting fluid from the chip container to the machine sump are considerable, and cost per part can be reduced significantly.”

The Wogaard Coolant Saver is developed and optimised specifically for use with CNC machines equipped with an automatic chip conveyor. The compact unit consists of a venturi that generates a vacuum off the constant flow of cutting fluid coming from the machine’s coolant pump. A stainless steel suction cup is placed on the bottom of the chip container that continuously collects the cutting fluid leading it back to the machine sump. It is powered by the machine’s existing onboard coolant pump so no external energy source is needed. The unit requires no maintenance, and with a cost of less than £200 the return on investment can be rapid.

A ‘savings calculator’ providing estimates of potential savings is available from the company’s website.

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