CNC electrical noise issues - What do you think about this video ?
This would imply to me that the encoder cable shielding for example should be grounded to a "rod in the ground" earth, while the rest of the machine is grounded to the power company ground. And yet CNC...
View ArticleLooking for some advice with first CNC purchase
So I'm in the process of buying a small machine shop from a guy that's retiring. He currently only runs manual equipment and I would like to get a CNC VMC and maybe lathe sometime in the first year....
View ArticleHelp with using Fast Feed Mill
I have a 1-1/2" FF Mill I am trying to circle interpolate a 3.8125" hole with. The material is 3x53/8" a-500 tube. My problem is on our Mazak Mazatrol program sets the rpm higher than the Mfr...
View ArticleLooking for a used optical comparator
Haven't used once since back in the late 70's but looking for a decent model for general purpose use such as checking thread form, checking angles, approximating distance in hard to reach features,...
View ArticleNeed opions about smart lathes prototrak, Romi, etc
I am almost to the point of needing a lot more help. I get into some production runs of 4 or 5 parts now. While not ready to buy just yet, I want to find the best brands and different options. At the...
View ArticleBall Drive Worm
Well - this is a new one on me! Just seen a Tsudakoma rotab ad in CNC West that shows that they now have a ball drive worm tranny! Very curious to see how they doo this - I googled it, and found next...
View ArticleAnyone have a xybex coolant recycling center that could share the manual?
I just bought a used xybex 600 coolant recycling center. Xybex machines are sold by master chemical and made by eriez hydroflow. I'm looking for a users manual for it and looking at the master chemical...
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Holding this part without distorting it?
We have 50 parts to make on a CNC lathe, it's a simple welded fabrication consisting of 10" pipe and a flange welded together, material is 304 stainless, the problem we are having is holding it so it...
View ArticleCustom M-code
Hello - I want to make a custom M-code with a Mitsubishi Meldas 520AM controller (this is for a horizontal boring mill). Can anyone give me a step-by-step on how to make a custom M-code on this...
View ArticleDo Fanuc Beta axis amps (drives) really store their parameters in the drive...
Was reading something recently (see below-------) from a CNC tech who stated switching out Beta drives is not so simple due to needing to download and reload the parameters from the original drive to...
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looking for the right holder for this insert
'm looking for the right indexable mill for face mill holder for the inserts in the attached photo. got it from ebay in still looking for the holder thanks Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticleSelecting the G-Code System on Fanuc 18T
Hello All, I want to use my Fanuc 18T lathe control in what Fanuc calls "G-Code System B". Upon reading in both the operator's manual and parameter manual all I can gather is I have to change ONE...
View Articlesurface quality of 3+2 vs. simultaneous CAM programming
Hello, We are considering a new machine to produce small aluminum molds, either a Makino F5+Koma 4th axis rotary or a Mazak VCU 400-5X 5-axis. My questions is not on the machine, but on programming 3+2...
View ArticleTool change problem on Bridgeport 760xp
Hello there! New to the forum, any help appreciated! Seem to be having a problem with the tool change on an old Bridgeport VMC 760xp3, It has a Heidenhain iTNC 530 with software xp3_c3b. Its programmed...
View ArticleMPLFAN post
I am using the generic post MPLFAN. Is there some way of editing this post to output an M06 after a toolchage callout? I am running a Milltronics ML22 lathe and it won't do a toolchange without the...
View Articlequoting a job (trying to)
I am having trouble finding any internal groove tools that are going to be capable of doing what i need them to do. i am needing to make a groove that is made at a depth of .15 the groove dimensions...
View ArticleFirst thread is thick on cnc lathe 1/4-10, 1144
Just as it says, I am tapering .035" on the beginning, putting .450" of 1/4"-20 on a cnc lathe, constant volume, 500 rpm, .012" first pass, .245" od, .625 sticking out of 3/4" stock, which is 1" off...
View ArticleAnchoring VMC due to vibration
Hey guys, I have a bit of an annoying issue with my new Okuma Genos M560. When doing fine 3D finishing, the accel/decel to/from rapid induces slight vibration that transfers to the finish if it hasn't...
View ArticleMatsuura MC500 spindle heating
Hey Folks, Just finished retrofitting Matsuura MC500 with Centroid controls. The machine is in excellent mechanical condition and no visible wear. The backlash is 0.0005" on X and 0.0002" on Y. Spindle...
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