Fanuc Ladder Programming.
Hi, all. I'm fairly new here, so go easy on me. I'm looking to add a function to a Fanuc 18i dual-path controller on a Nakamura-Tome WT-150 (actually several of them). Specifically I want to check the...
View Article"Alarm 2028: Turret clamp miss" error??
So, I've been lurking for months, grabbing bits of information here and there, but now I have a problem that I can't seem to find a solution to. We bought a Dainichi F-35 lathe running a Fanuc O-T F...
View ArticleLooking for opinions on machines
I am on a team of guys tasked with finding a replacement for one of our Integrex's. We have two Integrex's presently and they have been a lot of trouble. Also the Mazak service has been an issue. We...
View Articlediamond tools
Anybody out there have experience using diamond tools? I'm looking into having some small (.8mm) diamond end mills made and was just trying to figure out if this is the rout I should be heading in....
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"downhill" 3d milling - problems with surface finish
I'm milling titanium (grade 5, 6Al4V ELI) using carbide ball-end mill (stub length, AlTiN coated, 3/16) S4298 rpm F7.55 ipm The surface finish I get when traveling from a low point to a high point is...
View ArticleMachining A380 aluminum
What is a general surface footage for machining A380 aluminum about 8.5% silicon with PCD or carbide and how do they compare?
View ArticleMaterial for slitting saw arbor
I've not been able to find a suitable arbor for a 2.188" diameter, 0.0012" thick nickel hubbed diamond slitting saw blade, so I designed one. The arbor has a 1/4" shank and the saw blade has a 3/4"...
View ArticleTool wear HSM in Stainless.
Hi there. I have a series of products to make in Stainless Steel that has been heat treated to make it easier workable. It's 26mm plate. I'm using it as a study case to explore HSM using Volumill. The...
View ArticleInsert Drill jammed in workpiece. Ouch. Looking for suggestions.
Today I watched a coworker of mine drilling a hole 2.25" diameter 11.5" deep in 4140 4.25" round. Insert drill is a 5x Walter using through coolant on a 15" CNC Lathe. Not sure what speeds and feeds...
View Articleproblem with MastercamV9 G76 thread cycle posting
I posted this thread earlier in the CAD/CAM forum, alot of views but no responses. Thought a larger audience might be able to help. I recently had to program a 1/8-27 NPT external thread. Using...
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Fanuc 5082 : "DATA SERVER ERROR" with a weird message on the Data server msg...
At our workshop, on a Makino Max 65 machine with Fanuc Pro 3 controller, I started getting error 5082 : "Data server error" while in the middle of a running program. The program resides on the machine...
View ArticleHaas 4th axis load reading
I have a new to me Haas HRT-210HS 4th axis. When I spin it in rapid the load on the A axis reads around 160%. Is this normal? All the other axis read about 25% in rapid. Its running on a VF-2. Jordy
View ArticleMould Shop Programming
Hello everyone. For thoughs of you in the Mould or Die making. Do you program at the machine or do you have offline programmer. Also what is your chose for software. We are currently expanding a little...
View ArticleOkuma LC20 vs Mazak QT20
Hi guys, I am interested in the Okuma LC20 and Mazak QT20 as a first time CNC lathe (2 axis). I have been drawn to the Okuma (OSP 3000), all around early 80's for my price range. I have been a bit put...
View ArticleCNC humor
I have a friend that is 'ultra Mazak' and says that all other CNC's are 'throwaways'. I have an older 30x40 Hurco machining center that does me fine, I hardly ever even use the tool changer. At lunch...
View ArticleHwacheon Vesta mills
I am in the market for a new vertical, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with these machines? While I would like to buy a Matsuura or Mori, I am on a pretty tight budget for this machine....
View ArticleProgrammable peck drilling in AL - Any advantage going with Parabolic bit? or...
I'm trying to choose the optimal drill bit for programmable peck drilling in Aluminum. The holes are about .450" deep using a #54 bit. (approx. 8 X D). If you're pecking your way thru at approx .050"...
View ArticleTechniks shrink holders
Hoping someone out there has the same issues as me. We recently purchased a Haimer shrink unit and some Haimer holders and are very satisfied with the quality and performance. The down side of the...
View ArticleZ Axis OT alarm on Mits Meldas 500 controller
Hello - We have a Horizontal Boring Mill with a Mitsubishi Meldas 500 series controller and out of nowhere we are getting a "Z Axis OT (overtravel)" alarm which has shut the machine down because it is...
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Fadal circular programming question
I am try to break an edge on a rod flat . I am trying to just break the edge so I don't have to do any hand demurring. I have never done any circular programming on the mill before. I find it quite...
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