Do You Need to Seal Your VMC's Way Covers?

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If not addressed, cut-off operations can quickly become a bottleneck within the small part manufacturing process. [Learn More]( HOT CONVOS FROM THE FORUM [Sealing Way Covers/Milling Table:]( "I recently had to remove the front way-covers of my VMC to replace two bearings of a 20 year old CNC, I noticed that the way-covers were sealed with some silicone(?) to avoid..." [Switching From Coolant To Oil:]( "Did anyone switch from coolant to oil in a lathe or mill? Does it really improve tool life and or stability in hard to machine materials? Do coolant pumps have to be changed?" [Milling Holders – Disassemble For Faster Setups?]( "I am a relatively new (1-year) programmer at an established (30-year) machine shop. The old milling programmer has always programmed his tools with..." [HIGH-END TOOLING, BASEBALL, POPCORN... OH MY!]( HIGH-END TOOLING, BASEBALL, POPCORN... OH MY! High-end tooling, baseball jerseys, a virtual home run derby and popcorn? 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