Drilling 1" D x 1.5" without CTS
Have a job that we're running with an 1" indexable drill 1.5" Deep in 6061 without CTS at 3,000 RPM, 12IPM and pecking .250" and the deeper it gets the worst it sounds. The chips look good, no BUE but...
View ArticleEver had a "hard reboot" fix a CNC control problem ?
As in dumping parameters and reinstalling the exact same parameters ? If so, what was the problem you had ? Milacron
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16c COLLET CHUCK INFO NEEDED
I bought a collet chuck basically only seeing the top view and being told it was off a Mazak.After confirming bolt pattern I made a quick purchase. after it arrived I was surprised by the backside.Does...
View ArticleManual 3 jaw with A2-6 mount needed....
I need a manual three jaw to go on the CNC. I don't need super high end, but don't want Chicom junk. Is there one out there with a direct mount that is not 12" Ø? Anyone have one for sale?
View ArticleHelp with CNC 95 bridgeport Ez path
Hi, I been reading here and saw that people have similar problem with their Ez-path machines. Hope people can give me more ideas of what to check and what could be wrong. Machine was working normal...
View ArticleThinking of selling my 2005 Haas TM1
It's my baby but I just never get to use it much any more. Where do you think is the best place to sell it? Also trying to figure out the value for it. What do you think it's worth? 2005 Haas TM1 10...
View ArticleMori Seiki SL-2 spindle drawings?
Anyone happen to have the parts list/breakdown for the spindle on this? Ours is spewing hydraulic fluid out the front so I guess we'll be taking it apart soon. Anyone else ever take on apart? Any...
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Haas VF5 accumulator charging issue
I am having a problem with a VF5 accumulator charging block. The charging valve is broke off and I need to find a replacement. Has anyone had this problem and replaced the charging valve. If I was able...
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need some help with absolute to incremental post processor conversion
Hi all I need some help with converting a post processor from incremental to absolute type, please help me do this I have a Chinese CNC controller but I have a post which works but it's incremental I...
View ArticleID o-ring groover options ?
I gotta get some sort of decent ID groover(lathe) for o-rings and such. Something that goes down to .060 wide wouldn't be bad but these particular ones are about .140" wide and 2" bore or so, stainless...
View ArticleHaas and Hurco pricing in China?
We need to ad 10 verticals in the next 12 months. I have two Hurco vm-20's on order with a 30 day lead time and need two vm-10's yesterday. Buying machines over here is risky as they substitute options...
View ArticleShop Accounting Software?? Doing my taxes....
Working on this years taxes and just thought I'd ask if anybody has a software that works well with the whole manufacturing process.... job costing including hours, raw materials purchase, processing...
View ArticleReally, really need help quoting large multi axis HMC parts. Experienced big...
To put it bluntly, we bought a used hard metal machine a year ago for 1 awarded contract that will be completed soon. The ownership costs on the machine are high. Our last contract we received had a...
View Articlecnc mill
i am about to buy a cnc mill for my shop but i don't have any experience on them or what machines are good, we need one for small parts ss and some aluminum, can anyone make suggestions. thanks
View ArticleAlign head on Mycenter 2
Anyone ever align a head on a Mycenter 2? this thing is out to the table .005" side to side and .02" front to back. hoping it just long overdue for a gib adjustment.
View ArticleHSM Outside Corner
I totally get using a HSM tool path for pocket milling work. For instance to open up a bore, I drill a pilot hole, rapid the 3/8" mill into it and then spiral out at 10,000RPM, 323IPM, constant 10%...
View ArticleForm tapping 6061 Alum
Question: What tap drill size does everyone use for an M6 x 1.0 form tap in 6061? I used a .213 HSS drill and after 4 holes it snapped right off at 54sfpm. Thinking about a .218 drill. the holes that...
View ArticleHydraulic system design advice, closed system of 2 single acting cylinders
I'm doing some design work for a kinetic sculpture and I'm considering using a simple, low pressure hydraulic system for actuation. Ideally I'd like to use a pair of single acting cylinders attached to...
View Articletrusty cook spindle liners tell me some fan stories
I have a little lathe job coming up with some kinda whippy small dia. tubing thats kinda aesthetic.... are the trusty cook spindle liners the greatest thing since presliced bread or does a steel tube...
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