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Single Machine System Vs. Central System
Any clarification mode which can be used to service one machine, can be applied to service several.
Economies of scale, single point fluid maintenance, minimum mechanical maintenance and spare parts requirements, and single-point chip discharge make central systems attractive.
Of course, only machines with similar machining operations, cutting the same material, using the same coolant at the same concentration, and in relatively close proximity of each other, may be grouped into central systems.
Machines which are unique or remote may be best serviced with single machine systems.
Single machine systems are sometimes viewed as being more flexible with regard to plant rearrangements.
Central Systems have become more flexible since coolant/chip pump-back systems were developed.
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