Anilam 3300MK , Top Well bed mill won't Threadmill. WHY??
Title says it all. I have the newest version of the control installed, Ver. 3.80A. Threadmilling does not show up as a canned cycle under the Drilling cycles. Jerry Bouvier at Heidenhain has been very...
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Ive been participating here for a few months now and having a good time. Lots of great information and good people. It's a nice brake in the day just checking in. So it's been bugging me and I figured...
View ArticleWhere i can buy some CNC control?
We recently want some CNC control. but i know a little about it in US,so i wan to know where did you usually buy? Many thanks!
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My journey into CNC as a college ME student
Hi all! Just purchased my first CNC machine, and can I say I am quite happy! I started into machining about a year and a half ago through paintball markers, I would build internals, upgrade the old...
View ArticleChurchill HC3/15?
Has anybody out there have any experience with the above machine? I have a few questions I am not to sure of.
View ArticleSteppers for Converting Sieg X2 to CNC?
Hi guys I've got a bunch of Nema 23 steppers and am wondering if anyone can clarify if they'd be suitable for using to convert my machine to CNC. I know it's Nema 23 I need, but not certain of what...
View ArticleCNC Punching Machine losing accuracy
Hi Folks We are having quite a problem with a cnc punching machine of ours. We use it to punch 0.8mm < x < 1mm thick stainless for cable trays. Over a 3 m length the machine can be out as much as...
View ArticleI need PMC Parameters for a Okuma Howa HL-20 cnc lathe with a 21t control
I am a machine shop owner in San Diego, We have an Okuma Howa HL-20 cnc lathe with a 21t control. We have lost all of our PCM parameters :Timer,Counter,Keep relay,and Data table. We've gone through...
View ArticleRoyal pneumatic 5C collet closer for Romi M17 CNC lathe.. any idea what it...
The nose piece is a simple Morse taper OD, 5C ID type. Pneumatic closer, tube, air lines, (pneumatic type) foot pedal, 5C adapter. Got one never used and wondering what they cost new to give some vague...
View ArticleTMP2 Haas Toolroom Mill, anyone have one? Do you like it?
What are your likes and dislikes about this series of HAAS machines? I have fellow asking me for advice about them, and I'd just like opinions from owners. His main business is design work and he would...
View Articleinstalled new servo motor & encoder now getting Y axis error-A2100...
Well after having the servo and encoder rebuilt on my tree vmc 750 I'm getting a Y axis error: Error is: Y axis grid align error The grid align for the yaxis completed its alignment move without...
View ArticleRemoving wrap around shavings from threads
I've posted problems and have recieved some good help. I solved an ongoing problem for me just wanted to pass along. Running 3/8 1018 on citizen swiss 17" long turn and thread 6X1mm thread .750 long on...
View Articlem10x1.5 Blind 1.5dp in 316 1/2 Dia Shaft
Anyone recommend a tap for this? I've used some steam oxide cut taps and they don't last long. Job is being run on a brother and I'm peck tapping. Print calls out Cut Threads only. I'm drilling about...
View ArticleHelp Understanding work offsets for my Hitachi Seiki HT23J Yasnac j300L contol
This is my first CNC Lathe. I understand the principles, but I don't want to crash. I have a toolsetter and do my offsets for each tool. But how do I determine the work offset? Do I have to program a...
View ArticleEMCO Video monitor
I hope sum one can help me out, On the old EMCOTronic MT02 CNC Controller is to version one have a 9 monochrome monitor for the small machines and on the lagers machine is a 12 monochrome monitor....
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How to machine this part?
I was wondering how this screw-like part was machined. The helix is same, and the thickness of the tooth gradually changes. Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleCan I use a right hand drill for a left hand tap?
I have parts that require a left hand tap but all I have are right hand drills. I do have a left hand centerdrill to use if that will help offset the drill rotation. The tap is a 3/8-32, will I have...
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Data server program Edit in Fanuc Oi MD
Hi friends, Is there any possibility to edit a data server program in NC. Here the controller is Fanuc Oi MD, I stored the program in data server. i used to call the data server program as a sub prog...
View ArticleAnyone have Pictures of 6061 Parts Turned with PCD Inserts?
I'm having trouble finding such on google. It'd be good to know what the TNR of the insert was and the feedrate used for finishing. Thanks, Matt
View ArticleCapto C6 tightening fixture
What are you guys with C6 Capto spindles using to tighten collets and tools etc? I am just not seeing much out there.
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