Fabricating a Mill Enclosure for Flood Coolant

Learn how to fabricate a mill enclosure for flood coolant in this comprehensive 44-minute video tutorial. Follow along as the project evolves from a simple goal of containing metal shavings to a complex build supporting flood coolant for improved surface finish and increased tool life. Discover the process of designing, plasma cutting, welding, machining, and large format 3D printing components. Explore various mill upgrades including double nut ball screws, variable lubrication system, and new spindle bearings. Gain insights into CAD modeling, epoxy painting, enclosure assembly, and implementing a flood coolant system. Watch the entire process unfold, from stripping down the mill to the final step of milling a part with the newly upgraded setup.