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That milling machine coolant really stinks don't it? I hand wash all of my machined parts with soap and hot water before welding.Originally Posted by CGCINC
Well, I got it welded.
Cleaned it with Acetone and it looked nice n shiney but once I started welding you could smell the oil burning.... I'm guessing the metal soaked up some oil in the milling process. The part is for a small robotic arm.
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Huh, soap n water... Never thought of that!!I figured Acetone would do it but Man did it stink!
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It all depends on what kind of coolant. If it's oil based use acetone, if it's water based use soap and water. When in doubt use both. Was that hole threaded? Threads will hold stuff, so it's best to drill them out. It also looks like that might even be a casting. Those are known for holding fluids.Huh, soap n water... Never thought of that!!
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