Citizen Cool Blaster Goes Compact With Greater Power And Capability

Pleased with the performance of the high pressure coolant system offered as an option with its CNC sliding head turn/mill centers, Citizen Machinery of Japan decided to acquire the US manufacturer Cool Blaster Systems. Following the acquisition, further development by Citizen and the American developer has resulted in the launch of the second generation CB 510 system exclusive to Citizen machines through NC Engineering of Watford, UK.

According to Geoff Bryant, Managing Director of NC Engineering, "With more than 110 units installed in the UK, the 2,000 psi system has proven to be a very popular option giving higher security for unmanned running. This system is very effective when deep hole drilling, for breaking and clearing swarf from the machining area and for higher productivity machining of difficult materials such as stainless steel."

The new generation system is very compact, fitting under the bar feed units, claims NC Engineering. It is fully programmable with options of five or 10 independent line feeds able to deliver up to 24.5 litres of coolant per minute, an increase of 25 per cent generated from a new continuous running 7.5 kW pump. The new pump has a five micron filter to remove swarf particles and a heat exchanger to maintain a consistent coolant temperature for improved machining stability. In addition, a 114 litre/min booster pump with 25 micron filter is available to further improve machining efficiency.

SOURCE: NC Engineering