Device, System, and Method for Cooling a Tool

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The invention describes a device, system, and method for efficiently cooling a tool during industrial machining processes. The core of the invention is a cooling device that can be physically attached to an existing tool without modifying the tool or its holder. The device includes internal channels with specially designed flow-directing elements that increase local turbulence and fluid speed, which enhances heat transfer from the tool to the cooling fluid. The system works as a closed-loop, minimizing the use and disposal of typical coolant fluids, and is adaptable to various tools and configurations.

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• Cooling of cutting tools in metalworking (e.g., turning, milling, drilling) to prevent overheating and prolong tool life.
• Retrofitting existing machining tools in factories with an advanced cooling system, without the need for tool or holder modification.
• Cooling high-precision tools in environments where contamination from coolants must be minimized.
• Use in automated production lines where frequent tool changes occur, allowing for continuous and efficient cooling without process interruption.
• Industries seeking to reduce hazardous waste or environmental impact related to coolant usage and disposal.

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• Significant improvement in tool cooling efficiency due to enhanced turbulence and heat transfer at the critical interface.
• No need for modification or replacement of existing tools or tool holders, enabling easy retrofitting and cost-effective integration.
• Reduced use of coolant fluids and environmentally harmful substances, lowering operating and disposal costs.
• Minimized operator and environmental exposure to coolants, improving workplace safety and sustainability.
• Better temperature control during machining, which can lead to improved product quality, more stable processes, and extended tool life.
• Adaptable and reusable cooling device with a long service life, reducing long-term maintenance costs.

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The invention relates to a device for cooling a tool, which device comprises a main body, a contact element, and at least one inlet into the main body and an outlet out of the main body, wherein the inlet and the outlet are interconnected by one or more inner channel(s) in the main body, and the device can be connected to the tool in such a way that the contact element is in contact with the tool, and the one or more inner channel(s) is/are designed to conduct a cooling fluid. One or more inner channels comprise(s) a contact portion, the contact portion being in contact with the contact element, and the contact portion comprising multiple flow-guiding elements which are designed in such a way that they locally increase the turbulence and the flow rate of the cooling fluid through the contact portion. The invention also relates to a system comprising the device and the tool, and to a cooling method using the system.