NC Radial Drill?
Some type of NC radial drill??? Donau Model DR40 Digi, Programmable Radial Arm Drilling & Tapping Machine Donau Model DR40 Digi Programmable Radial Arm Drilling Tapping Machine | eBay
View ArticleOne twin turret machine vs two single turret machines
Debate in the shop over what gains more productivity. Currently, we have a twin spindle, y axis turn-mill, and we need to step up production of certain parts. I say: Bring in a new twin turret variant...
View ArticleMetal Lathe Comparison
Giday I'm new to the forum, and am looking for some help on deciding on a gunsmith lathe. I'm looking at either Grizzly Tools 12" x 36" G0750G or Shop Fox 12" x 36" M1112. They are pretty close to the...
View ArticleBack countersinking with Heidenhain TNC
I've recently started using a Cincinatti with a Heidenhain control. I've only used it about 5 times so I'm still a bit shaky with it :) I've been asked to do some back countersinking trials on some 5mm...
View ArticleLooking for a plasma cutter
I am looking for a plasma cutter with a work envelope of 2.5 x 6m (98.5" x236"). The machine will be used to process steels and aluminum. I am open to water jet and laser cutters, but don't have...
View ArticleFully auto saw in the $15-$20K range?
Who makes the best buy for the buck for around $15-$20k? I really don't saw large diameters. Everything is under 4". Could bundle cut mutiple bars too. 1.25-1.5" blade would be nice. Clamp feed instead...
View ArticleHaas gearbox
I have an almost 2 year old Haas VF3 with the gearbox option. I have never changed the oil in it. how often does this need to be done. I never usually run it over 5000rpm because I want to have hearing...
View ArticleHyundai WIA 750B
Anyone have one of these milling centers? Its a 50 taper. I just need to know how to enable the USB drive to accept programs. Its a Fanuc oi-Model D
View ArticleIn the market for new Cnc swiss style lathe machine with twin spindle...need...
Our shop is looking to purchase a new cnc swiss style lathe machine. Need it to be around 32mm, twin spindle, bar feed, chip conveyor, parts catcher, plenty of tool stations, and under $200,000. We...
View ArticleFanuc 11T parameters
Hi Guys, Mori Seiki SL3, Fanuc 11T. Service man did some work (I wasn't there), and as far as I was told the machine was running when he left. Now, when powered up, we got the IPL screen. Went through...
View ArticleDrill keeps oversizing hole
Machine has run parts before and previous drill was the exact same and ran 150 holes. It started to oversize by .002" so drill was changed. Now oversizing by .005 Parameters - 4140 steel, .159" drill,...
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The trolls have left the basement.......And found a new home
Started piddling around about 10 years ago making parts for the boys dirt bikes with my dad's old Bridgeport, old Lincoln buzz box and a crappy Enco 12x36 lathe. The other dads wanted them for their...
View ArticlePhiladelphia City Council bans 3D printed guns and gun parts. (Oops, not really)
Philadelphia just passed a city ordinance banning 3D printed guns and gun parts. Here is their definition of 3D printer: "2) Three-dimensional printer. A computer-driven machine capable of producing a...
View ArticleAnilam Crusader M communications
I am hoping some of the experts on this forum may be able to help me. I have a Lagun cnc mill with a Anilam Crusader Series M controller. I am trying to establish RS232 communications to enable me to...
View ArticleFeature Cam Masonic symbols ttf cnc
Hi all fairly new to this.I am running an old feature cam Delcam program still using floppy discs,lol,on a bridgeport eztrak.What I was wondering was? Im pretty good at lettering signs etc..but havent...
View Article754 torque Alarm on a Kitamura bridgecenter-8
Hi all I am having trouble finding the problem. I replaced the spindle amp and also the spindle motor and I still get this 754 torque alarm. I also check the feed back cable and that seems to be good....
View ArticleFanuc 21iM Dead X-Y-Z Servo Battery, Reload Sys Params, X & Z Axis are wrong
Hi Folks: Romi D760 Mill was working great. It was turned off for a couple of weeks. Upon startup, I received a Servo "Dead Battery Error". Upon replacing the battery, I reloaded the working backup of...
View ArticleRetrofit a retrofit? Bridgeport trak cnc. Can I upgrade controller?
Hi, I'm new to the cnc retrofits and cnc in general. I'm looking at a clean Bridgeport with a 3 axis trak cnc 2 system on it for $3k if I purchased this am I able to upgrade the controller to one with...
View ArticleSubstitute V for Y in code
I am working with a client on a process improvement project involving parts being run on a large twin table router with a Fanuc 16i control. They are running approx 50 P/Ns from a half dozen part...
View ArticleMori Seki machineing center
I am totally illiterate about CNC, but at 77 nobody would hire me anyway. At any rate I was really impressed watching the Mori Seki machining center at work. Google"Mori Seki helmet" and check it out.
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