ATC problem with the old fadal. help!
Machine- 1992 fadal 4020 This morning my air compressor decided it didn't want to turn on. In the middle of a tool change, it faulted out- low air pressure. Typically, I will get the air supply back to...
View ArticleG1 vs G75 for parting off, which would you suggest?
Hi all, I'm working on a program for school using a cut off tool to remove about a half inch of material and was wondering if I should just use a G1 to the center or use a G75 grooving cycle. speeds...
View ArticleHelp - ball screw or servo
We have a 98 Cincinnati Lancer and is having a "bumping" in the x axis. When we interpolate with an indicator on there you can see it. At 3 and 9 o clock a flat spot is very evident. Would this be a...
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We Buy Scrap Carbide
We buy all TUNGSTEN - SCRAP CARBIDE tooling. We send out a check the same day we receive the materials. No waiting. No hassle. Quick payment. Taylor Metals & Scrap is an honest and hardworking...
View ArticleHard turning 420 stainless.
I've recently been assigned full time to a particular part family my shop makes. This family of parts has by far the highest scrap rate in the shop (about 20% :eek: ) . I'm pretty familiar with them,...
View ArticleMaking number stamps
I have engraved a bunch, but now have the need to replicate a metal stamp, as the zinc die cast part I am working on is too uneven to engrave in this application. I have had some custom number stamps...
View ArticleLinear vs box
I have been fortunate enough to have been asked to sit in on a series of meetings to discuss purchasing a new milling center. The cast of characters include myself, another shop guy, an engineer or 2...
View ArticleGeneral purpose spiral flute taps,problem with loose threads.
Hi all, I'm new to this forum. Seemed like quite often when I would search for an answer on google, I'd end up reading a topic on here. So I decided to join. I work in a small job shop and our company...
View Article5 axis tool orientation.
Hi everyone, Need a little help understanding the orientation of the A axis on 5 axis machine. The machine in question uses a head/head arrangement (gantry). When the tool is parallel with the Z axis...
View ArticleSwiss Machines
The company I work for is looking into buying a new swiss machine, we have two swiss machines now, and are looking to replace one that is old and about worn out. We are looking at 32mm machines because...
View ArticleCBN inserts for endmill.
A long while back I had some CBN tips brazed on some generic APKT style inserts for finishing flat parting line type areas, these worked awesome, and inspite of being very expensive they were well...
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Cash in you SCRAP CARBIDE
Taylor Metals & Scrap "The Carbide Guy" We buy all scrap (tungsten) CARBIDE. - End-mills, inserts, etc. Get TOP DOLLAR for your Carbide. Get more money than the scrap yards. Any size job OK! We...
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How do you clean out the auger shoot when materials change?
Just as the title asks......and damn it sounds like such a stupid question......... What is the best method you've found for cleaning out the auger chute when switching over to different materials....
View ArticleSharpening coated carbide end mills service.
I have about 100ea 1/8 and 1/4 dia. AltiN coated .030 radius single end stub end mills. That I need resharpening and recoated. Any companys you guys recommend? We use them for cutting 718 inco. so we...
View ArticleIndexable cutter repair.
So, how is it done? It's pretty amazing how they build material and machine back to spec. It's like black magic almost. Anybody ever see this being done?
View ArticleYet another rotary screw air compressor thread
Ok, yet another rotary screw air compressor thread. I have read thru some of them. I am going to figure out my usage with a flow meter soon, and make a judgment on how much I need now and in the next...
View ArticleStaging next tool quicker in side mount tool changer.
Have a new machine here Haas VF-2SS with a side mount tool changer. One thing I have noticed on short cycle tools (for example, spot tool) is that the machine has to wait for the side mount to get the...
View ArticleChlorine Free Coolant
Your thoughts on chlorine free coolants? Any advantages or disadvantages? I've tried a bunch of coolants thru the years, but I've been using Rustlik WS-1000CF for about two years now and I find it much...
View ArticleMachine for landing gear
Dear Sirs, Which turning machine is best for machining landing gear (Max Mueller is done 2002 year). Thank you very much. Regards libor
View ArticlePhenolic
Doo I want to run this stuff in my lathe? Mostly symetrical milling on a turned part. Can it be ran dry? How big'a mess? What will it doo to my coolant? Ball milling in C Drilling and tapping Doo not...
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