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Selection of a Clarification Mode
There may be several possible alternatives for a given application. Selection of a filter or separator for a particular application generally involves compromise.
In addition, capabilities may also narrow the field (e.g., a magnetic separator would be a poor choice for an aluminum machining operation).
Application-appropriate selections are given in the table below.
COOLANT CLARIFICATION MODE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
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STEEL, POWDERED METAL
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CAST IRON, NODULAR IRON
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ALUMINUM
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GENERAL MACHINING -
e.g., mill, drill, broach, turn
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A D F
G H I
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A D F
G H I
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A D
G H I
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FINISH MACHINING -
e.g., gun drill, ream, bore
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B D F
G H I
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B D F
G I
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B D
G H I
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GRINDING -
rough to medium
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B H I
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B I
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B I
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FINISH GRIND &
POLISH
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C E I
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E I
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CONSULT
ENGRG.
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SUPERFINISHING -
e.g., honing, microsizing
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C E I
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E I
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CONSULT
ENGRG.
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A - Gravity Permanent Media in Primary Conveyor Tank
B - Gravity Disposable Media with Flat Bottom Clean Tank
C - Gravity Disposable Media with Magnetic Separator
D - Bag Filter Fed from Primary Conveyor Tank
E - Magnetic Separator Fed from Machine Base
F - Magnetic Separator Fed from Primary Conveyor Tank
G - Centrifugal Separator Fed from Primary Conveyor Tank
H - Vacuum Permanent Media Filter
I - Vacuum Disposable Media Filter
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