Jergens Introduces New Washdown Tool
The Washdown Tool uses multiple spray nozzles on its circumference, providing a steady and pressurized stream.
Jergens introduces its new Washdown Tool, which provides 360° of spray using coolant flow to wash away chips from exposed surfaces. The in-between-processes tool is programmed inline after a predetermined number of machining cycles. The Washdown Tool provides thorough chip removal from the many exposed surfaces inside the machining area. In turn, this saves time for operators by reducing the time spent cleaning chips from a machine interior, workpiece or workholding setup.
The unit uses multiple spray nozzles on its circumference, providing a steady and pressurized stream. Each nozzle can be plugged or opened to create customized spray patterns. Added spindle rotation is said to ensure that coolant reaches virtually everywhere inside the machine. Residing in the tool changer, the Jergens Washdown Tool is deployed periodically at scheduled intervals. This automation shortens cleaning time and supports long machining cycles, even lights out manufacturing periods when no operator is present.
Mike Antos, Jergens’ workholding product manager says, “Any aspect of the machining process, even something as simple as cleaning chips, that can be made more systematic and repeatable will allow for greater productivity and reduced scrap”.
