Okuma spindle encoder neded for a ES V4020
I am looking for a spindle encoder for a Okuma mill Machine Type ESV 4020. The numbers on the encoder are Type ER-M-SA TS5270N6 anybody got one for sale?
View ArticleCanned cycles on Facuc OT
Is there any way to know what canned cycles are available in a control? I have a fanuc ot. I tried a couple at first and had errors. So I just programmed everything long hand and it works. But when I...
View ArticleWho is your favorite (best deal) bearing house? Precision bearings.
Curious of you guys that service equipment in house, do have have any contacts for a good bearing house carrying several lines and good pricing? Our local guys just cannot (or don't want to) compete on...
View ArticleEngraving a Tube with only a 3axis control
I have a customer that's been bugging me to do his logo along the length of a part. For discussion the part is 5" diam al tube 20" long. My vmc w/an Omb control will do 3 axis simultaneous, and I don't...
View ArticleOkuma OSP700L - If monochrome LCD is changed to color...
will the graphics display in different colors ? 1997 vintage control.
View ArticleIOC ABSENT message error at ge2000 mark century controller
Hello gays Is there any who know what is cause and solution for error message IOC ABSENT.EC-03 at ge2000 mark century controller on maschinning center Wadkin VMC06. One indication is that there is no...
View ArticleSource for Replacement: Bridgeport EZ-Trak Mill E-Stop Button Cap
The red plastic mushroom cap for our Bridgeport EZ-Trak SX E-Stop button has disintegrated. We have a bolt threaded in temporarily but would like to replace the button cap. Does anyone know the OEM of...
View ArticleDisappearing threads
Seems as some threads are disappearing.. Like this one, just evaporated as I was looking at it.... http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...4/#post2169860 Is there a forum server problem, or is there a...
View ArticleHelp with a Matsuura spindle alarm
During a program run on my MC-600 (MX-3 control) today, the spindle powered of and slowly wound down. I had a 405 spindle alarm. I checked the spindle servo control and it has a code FU (I think its...
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Suggestions on turning parts
I've got around 200 of these locating pins to machine and wanting to set up the bar puller for the first time. Anyone have any suggestions on how I could do this without having to flip the part or use...
View ArticleWhere are all the noob threads?
I've been around the forum block with a couple of other interests and there are always tons of the typical new guy posts, but I can't seem to find the ones I expected to see most; "best cnc mill for...
View ArticlePallet Change Macro not responding Fanuc 18M
We have inherited a Takumi vertical milling machining center, with a Fanuc 18M controller on it. I am having issues running the pallet changer in auto mode, it works fine in MDI mode. When I call up...
View ArticleHow to test mcc on fanuc velocity control unit
My situation: Fanuc 6M-B Control Mori Seiki 45/40 3 Axis Mill Velocity Control Unit A06b-6047-H003 PCB A20B-0008-0320/08C Start of problem: Powered up one day and received 401 servo error. Cycled power...
View ArticleFanuc not reading fixture offset?
I'm setting up the Kitamura, which I don't use very often. I wrote a little program to just mill 2 little flats and drill a hole, but have run into a problem that I can't tell if it's me or something...
View ArticleMini Mill CNC Conversion
hello, I've been looking into getting a benchtop mill lately and I've zeroed in on the Mini Mill from Little Machine Shop. I've seen some people have converted it into a CNC operation. My question is...
View ArticleSlow Motion HSM
I posted this in the middle of another thread but thought I would just make a thread about it so more could see it. The 1st actual cut is a pressure pass and it returns to full speed at the end of the...
View ArticleM2 10mm deep in 316
Ok got about 250 tapped holes on the first batch (1 hole per item ) customer wants M2 with 10mm of full thread in a blind hole and its 316 managed the first dozen by pecking the tap but then it gave...
View Articlehaving a hard time probing ops in a MAZAK VTC 250-50 MILL help from pros...
havign a hard time probing 4 operations in my set up cant even get the 1st going.. 1st one is i am trying to probe my z offset in g54 and my x offset from the center of the part N100 N1G91G28Z0....
View ArticleAnilam SA301A error lights
Hi I have a 6000mCNC machine run by a SA301A . The machine wont engage the servos and the Power Fail (red) light is on . The manual suggests an 3 phase error but the power input has been tested as ok ....
View Articlehow can disable open jaw chuck with FANUC 0 ?
Is some processed 300 kilograms details and larger with automatic chuck,on horizontal lathe.Involuntary opening of the chuck with the pedal is dangerous, especially during the measurement when it is...
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