Mist System
I saved my MQL system from the machine when I pulled everything down and now that the bulk of the retrofit is done, it was time to reinstall. One of the criteria was the reservoir needed to be mounted higher to make the fluid draw smoother. The other was to have the regulator located in a more convenient spot. A bracket was added to the right side of the quill to mount the mixer block. I wanted the Mixer as conveniently located as possible and to have it move with the tooling.
Reservoir
Reservoir & Solenoids Mounting. One solenoid is for the MQL and is controlled by MIST in the software, the china mister is controlled with FLOOD in the software.
MQL Mixer Bracket
I CNC'd a bracket to clamp to the bottom of the quill. A metal bracket was added to mount the MQL mixer.
Regulator
I relocated the regulator and gauge away from the reservoir to a very convenient position on the side of the master control panel. The gauge is a mineral oil filled swimming pool pump gauge I found on Amazon for $12 and free shipping. The coolest part is the top part of the blue range is typically where the pressure is usually set. Many thanks to Brian Lamb for coming up with the build info to make this really cool mister. Nice, clean and easy to get to...
Secondary Mister
I bought a few of these micro quantity misters from eBay and have outfitted one to be used as a secondary unit. A separate reservoir is needed as the tank is not pressurized as it is on the primary MQL.
Magnetic base for the china mister. Mister mounted on the face of the table. Dual purpose stand shown.
Mister mounted on table face with base used as a height extension, Same setup mounted on top of table.
I 3D printed a mounting cup of the reservoir. A few NutSerts to mount it and I am all set. The line has a McMaster check valve inline to prevent bleeding back into the tank when the system is not used. This also keeps the fluid line filled so you do not need to do a pre-run purge.