Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: New Machine cleanup, what good Way oil?

Lee Studley wrote:

> Jon,
>
> Thank you, I'll start with that.
>
> That brings up another dumb question:
> What makes a good way oil? Is there something
> specific(viscosity or specs) or can I automotive
> oils like 20w/50 or 10w/40???

Viscosity is not the only measure. Way oils have a wide
range of molecular size, including paraffin, to make it
'sticky'. This prevents the film from sliding off surfaces
after a while. it does, indeed, work that way.

Automotive oils DO film off surfaces after standing
overnight.

Jon