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HIGH PRESSURE
Engineered for
Economical TURNING
Performance
High Pressure Coolant
The high pressure coolant feature has been in High temperature alloys produce a very high
existence for a long time in the metal removal world, temperature as they are being cut. By effectively
taking a bigger role in today’s machining. removing the heat, the chips become less ductile
High pressure coolant was initially implemented and thus easier to break. Shorter chips are easily
mainly for difficult-to-machine materials such as managed - they do not tangle around the workpiece
titanium, inconel and other heat resistant alloys. or machine parts, so there is no need to stop the
Later it was found that tool life, productivity and chip process frequently. Usually in conventional cooling
control can be improved when machining stainless the chip prevents the coolant from reaching the insert
and alloyed steel. rake face in the cutting zone. The coolant stream of
the JHP tools is directed precisely between the insert
JHP tools are essential and important in the aviation, rake face and the flowing chip. This results in longer
aerospace and medical industries. tool life and a much more reliable process.
How does it work?
The stream velocity of the coolant emitted from Using the JHP tools with regular machine pressure
the pump increases as the coolant holes become will also improve performance.
smaller. When it emerges out of the tool through the
nozzle, the velocity is very high, exerting considerable
force on the chips, lowering their temperature and
protecting the cutting edge from thermal shock.
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