Refrigeration Systems for Machine Tools
When and why to use industrial chillers for the machine tool sector

Machine Tools
Modern production processes use more and more high-tech machine tools characterized by maximum precision and increasingly high cutting speeds.
The thermal loads induced by friction can cause a number of undesirable effects
Without proper cooling, the thermal loads induced by friction between rotating components in the spindle of a CNC machine can cause a number of undesirable effects:
- The thermo-elastic deformation of the spindle, due to different expansion of the bearings with respect to the axes, has negative effects on the dimensional tolerance of the piece, increasing the number of rejects and in some cases leading to the blocking of the machine tool.
- Process instability resulting in surface defects due to changes in bearing preload
- Decrease of available electric motor power due to decreasing flux density
- Reduction in electric motor life due to faster aging of insulating materials
- Reduction in bearing life due to increased wear
The advantages of a liquid chiller
The requirements for optimal machine tool cooling are changing as a result of emerging trends in motor spindles, such as increased spindle power and power density. Higher power leads to shorter machining times due to increased cutting speed, but this generates higher heat loads, which must be disposed effectively.
Effective temperature control of the spindle, workpiece and tools enables both high machining accuracy and the ability to dissipate the high thermal loads associated with ever higher cutting speeds. Another important advantage is the increased service life of the motor, bearings and cutting tools, resulting in reduced production costs. Proper cooling of the cutting fluid also reduces the heat input to the workpiece during machining, minimizing variations in dimensional tolerance and therefore scrap.
What Cosmotec products offer?
Cosmotec liquid chillers represent an optimal solution for the cooling of machine tools, they are designed to operate continuously and reliably and comply with the highest energy efficiency standards defined by the Ecodesign ErP 2021 regulation. They provide adequate protection against the ingress of dust and water by offering IP54 degrees of protection. Cosmotec liquid chillers allow to meet a wide range of application needs as they offer numerous options and configurations such as:
- Energy Efficiency: all liquid chillers comply with the limits required by ErP2021 – SEPR HT (UE) 2016/2281 – SEPR MT (UE) 2015/1095.
- Extended Operating Limits
- For outdoor installations: the electrical panel manufactured in compliance with EN 60204 and with IP54 protection degree allows the outdoor installation of all the units
- Corrosion protection: the HDPE plastic tank, the hydraulic circuit and the non-ferrous (stainless steel/polymer) pump are corrosion-free and preserve the purity of the process fluid
- LASERPACK ±0,5K and ±0,1K
- Electronic Expansion Valve
- EC Brushless Axial fans
- Inverter centrifugal pumps
- Standard automatic hydraulic bypass valve
- Dynamic set point with standard room probe
- Bi-frequency versions 50/60 Hz
- 60 Hz UL versions
Application Fields
- CNC Machining Centers
- Press Brakes
- Punching machines
- Lathes
- Milling machines
- EDM Machines
- Arc welding machines
- Waterjet cutting machines
Find the product that best suits your needs!
WLA Compact
Air Condensed Chiller from 1,41 to 5.05 kW
WRA ErP
Air Condensed Chiller from 4,7 to 16,3 kW
WLA Precison R410A
Air Condensed Chiller from 96 to 130 kW
WLA Precison R407C
Air Condensed Chiller from 29 to 72 kW
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