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Eliminate flood coolant

Unist minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) systems deliver precise cutting tool lubrication for CNC turning operations. Say goodbye to the coolant mess and extend tool life.
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Unist systems apply lubricant neatly to lathe, reducing fluid usage without fluid mess.
Why turn with Unist?
Eliminate flood coolant mess, treatment and disposal
Eliminate flood coolant mess, treatment and disposal
Use as little as 2–4 ounces per shift
Use as little as 2–4 ounces per shift
Improve tool life up to 500%
Improve tool life up to 500%
Keep operators happy with skin-friendly Coolube® lubricant
Keep operators happy with skin-friendly Coolube® lubricant
Use environmentally-friendly, renewable lubricants
Use environmentally-friendly, renewable lubricants
Increase the value of chips/swarf that are virtually dry
Increase the value of chips/swarf that are virtually dry
Unobstructed views of cutting tools in action
Unobstructed views of cutting tools in action
Easily maintain a clean lathe
Easily maintain a clean lathe
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How Unist MQL works on CNC lathes

How does Unist deliver machining benefits with less fluid? We take a different approach:
Minimum Quantity Lubrication
Minimum Quantity Lubrication

Unist systems dispense a narrow stream of atomized lubrication called minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) or near-dry machining. 

MQL keeps cutting tools at optimal temperatures without the mess of flood coolant by reducing friction. Minimum quantity lubrication can improve tool life and surface finishes using only a fraction of the fluid.

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Specialized Lubricants
Specialized Lubricants

Our Coolube products are high performance lubricants. We take renewable, plant-based materials and refine them to very high levels of purity. 

The polar properties of Coolube create a high level of adhesion to metal surfaces and incredible friction-reducing capabilities.

Offered in several formulations, Coolube is a great option for machining ferrous, non-ferrous, and plastic materials. Coolube is so effective, you’ll be amazed at how little you need!

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Machine Integration
Machine Integration

Unist MQL systems are designed with flexibility in mind, recognizing that lubrication needs for CNC jobs vary. Our systems allow you to independently control up to 12 fluid and air outputs.
 

Offering CNC controls integration, Unist systems can be configured to run as seamlessly as you choose.

Testimonial
"Holding up really well even with student use & abuse"
"I’ve outfitted all of our manual machines (mills and lathes) as well most of our CNC mills and some of our CNC lathes with them."
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John Gerrity, M.S. Assistant Professor of Machine Technology, Allan Hancock College
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Optimize Minimum Quantity Lubrication Control Through a CNC Program
Having as much control as possible over machining processes is what most machinists strive for. The amount and application of coolant delivered during the chip-making process on a lathe should be no exception. For direct control over minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) output, Unist Inc. offers an MQL system that communicates directly with a machine’s computer numerical control (CNC) to enable operators to specify lubrication parameters by inputting codes in a part program.
 
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