Best general purpose tapping/cutting fluid in a bottle?
Hey guys could I get your input here What's you favorite tapping/cutting fluid available in pint bottle. Castrol Moly-D is popular in my area. And of course you see the Tapmagic product everywhere....
View ArticleSTI tapping? Anybody else having problems?
I am haveing serious problems with HeliCoil taps. Drill hole size is with in +.002 and the no go, GOES. It is extruded 6061 or sometimes 6036 or something like that (softer) I am using sprial flute...
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VMC Quick Change Pallets - Some Ideas for you guys to expand upon....
I thought I'd share a few photos of the QC pallet system we are using on one of the new Mazak VNC530's. The machine table has a 1.250" thick sub plate mounted and, well, dowelled to the table. I was...
View Articlecopy program from HD-DIR to MEMORY for FANUC 16i
Hello can anyone tell how to copy a program from HD-DIR (data server) to internal memory. Thanks everyone
View ArticleTap drill for Duplex stainless, solid carbide or cobalt drill?
I say solid carbide, my Dormer rep says it will work harden and to use cobalt which won't because of the lower sfm. This is in a vmc with flood coolant only drilling .500 deep (thru hole) (Letter H,...
View Article2066 chucking off work abnormal (fanuc 18t)
i have a problem with a lathe which we roved the bar feeder and then put it back on, there is a alarm now 2066 chucking off work abnormal tried a few things, but it wont even start the spindle on the...
View Articlereturn Tool
I have work out how to do a tool change, as well as place the bed in front of the door so I can set parts up and remove part easily. But can some one tell what G-code I have to use to tell the machine...
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5-Axis Dovetail Groove Around Tapered Diameter
I've been stuck on this for a little while now. I basically have an o-ring groove wrapped around a large 45 deg. chamfer. I need to control my entry/exit point to match the model. I have had no...
View ArticleWhy are there less twin spindle vmc's than in the 1970's
I can't say I have seen any newer than early 80's but no doubt they do/did exist, but I have seen quite a few really old vertical machines that have two spindles so that two parts could be machined...
View ArticleMachine Manual Recommends 25ft/lbs Pull Stud Torque...
It's a CAT40 1985 Cincinnati with 6000rpm maximum speed, and the service manual says to tighten the pull stud on the end of the tool holders to 25ft/lbs. Doesn't mention any thread locking compound. So...
View ArticleNew Lil Trak 2op
I'm sure lotsa you guys have seen these in the trade rags. Just got a sales flier from the local vendor. $33.5K. I have no interest in one, but though they are cute lil guys. TRAK 2op - Southwestern...
View ArticleVideo of Brother TC-S2Dn-O
Here's some video of our Brother running. Starts off with a couple shots of the tool setting routine. Then just some random clips from some prototype parts on the 4th and 2nd operations in the vise....
View ArticleRomi M17 and C420... same spindle or different ?
Reason I ask, I have a NOS pneumatic collet attachment for M17 I should sell, for which the market would be better if it fit more than just the M17. (and yes I have already called Romi....but they may...
View ArticleFlood coolant nozzle flops all over when coolant turns on
Guys, I'm having a problem with the flood coolant hose/nozzle on my new Lagun TTP13-30 CNC lathe. When the coolant turns on, especially if it hasn't been on in the last 10 minutes or longer, the...
View ArticleProblems with pocket milling radii
Hello, We are having a problem with milling a .06" +/- .005 radius in 3 corners 120deg apart. The tool is a QTS .25" 4-flute solid carbide ballmill, 4" out of collet. The pocket is 3.55" deep, and the...
View ArticleCincinnati CNC lathe advice
I've begun the long process of researching and pricing used CNC lathes. What i'm looking for something in the 6"- 9" chuck range and the machine has to be less than 20 hp in order for me to power it....
View ArticleMustang Trunnion tables
I don't know maybe this a stupid idea but I think it would cost effective. Has anyone ever done or seen anyone use of these mustang trunnion tables with a manual rotary table rather than a actual 4th...
View ArticleRetention knob source
Looking for a handful of retention knobs. I know Maritool has them, but there was a source mentioned here on PM one time of quality US made retention knobs. TIA
View ArticleEZ Trak troubles
Having 2 problems with a B'port EZ Trak. Homes fine, but when I want to move under power I get alarm, "commanded x move to far positive" I get this even when in y, no matter where the table is or work...
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