Source for ERXD32 Collets
Guys, I am helping a guy on the side with some 6 axis routers. Anways all of this collet chucks are ERXD32. Anyone know where to buy more of these collets here in the states? They seem to be made by...
View ArticleLive Tooling Rebuild
I'm rebuilding my Lyndex Axial Dual Spindle live tooling holders. They require 2 pairs of Angular Contact Bearings. ( 1 pair at each end of the spindle axle ) These bearings are directional with an...
View ArticleNew guy needing help
Can anyone tell me how to figure an outside diameter radius for a lathe? For example: If I wanted to turn a .060 radius on a 2.00 finish OD How do I figure where to start the finish tool in X and Z...
View ArticleThread milling basics
I have never program or ran a threadmill. We do a lot of 1/4-18 and 1/8-27 npt threads for water lines. Im nervous about dropping a few hundread bucks on a mill with out a better understanding of what...
View Articleneed help achieving surface finish at bottom of hole with drill.
we have to make some manifolds out of 7075 aluminum. the customer wants to use a metal to metal seat at the bottom of the port. the port angle is set to 120 degrees +/- 2 degrees. so I went and bought...
View ArticleAnyone need an Aloris Universal Lathe Spindle Stop S-3 Fits Haas TL-1
I sold my TL-1 over a year ago and have this Aloris S-3 Spindle stop on eBay no reserve. It's used but in great shape. Fits bores from 1 3/4" - 2 7/16" Aloris Universal Lathe Spindle Collet Stop s 3...
View ArticleRough turning 6063 aluminum
Anyone that can help with this I would appreciate it. I cannot get this stuff to break a chip for anything. Right now I have it running at .03 feed with a .14 doc. rpms at 3000. Still wont break a...
View ArticleEconmerce, quickbooks, inventory, pos
Hello, a question to small business owners out there in a manufacturing / machine shop setting. What's the best software you recommend for keeping accounting, inventory, e commerce and other things...
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Setting tools in Okuma with 5020L
We recently got a 1994 Okuma LNC8 with an OSP 5020L control. Ive got the tools loaded in the turret and am starting to set offsets. I believe I have setting the X and Z axis down and entering the tool...
View ArticleCarlton Side Drill/Mill issue
First off I'd like to say hello to everyone! I am a maintenance technician for a bridge building company. We have a set of Carlton Side Drills/Mills for drilling large archways and boxes.Unfortunately...
View ArticleHelical ramping question
I have a question regarding helical lead ins. I am using a 3 flute high helix aluminum specific end mill from maritool. Material is 6061 al. 800sfm, about .005 ipt feed, dropped down to probably .002...
View ArticleAutomatic tooler changer not lining up
I have an automatic tool changer on my machine. The tool change arm is not lining up with the spindle, I know I can move the position of the spindle to get it lined up. Is this a shot in the dark or is...
View ArticleExtra Length Drill Bit Speeds / Feeds in 6061
We are drilling some #30 holes in 6061 to a depth of 6 inches. Deep Hole pecking planned for all the operations. We started the holes with a standard Jobber bit. We followed on with an extra length bit...
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Another new machine day
We'll I bit the bullet and got it. Vm20i. Got some control options renishaw auger not much more. I'm exited to get it up and running.
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OT: Pre New Machine Day.....Hardcover.........Book?
Went to my favorite U.S.P.S office this afternoon as I do everyday on the way home, and looky what I found waiting for me at the front desk cause it would not fit into my P.O....
View ArticleNeed Help Finding Home Position on Heidehain Rotary Encoder
I need to adjust my Z axis reference zero since disturbing the encoder while doing another repair on my Hardinge lathe. I am able to set the Hall switches without any issue but the final adjustment...
View ArticleAccuracy control on a fanuc 18I MB
Hello, I need some help with which parameter turns off the accuracy control on a fanuc 18I MB controller. I introduced my newest customer to HSM, and they were thrilled with the concept, but the...
View ArticleAn observation about something I like. New cnc machine.
Hey guys. Just an observation now that I've actually completed my first program/part on our new machine. I must say that coming from normal 2 axis cnc lathes, I really like the fact that I can program...
View ArticleMach3 / Tormach PCNC1100 Slotting problem.
HELP MACHINE DOWN!!! -Just kidding. This is all hobby stuff but thanks for taking the time to look at my issue! Setup: I am attempting to cut a .690" wide slot in 7075 aluminum using a two flute .5"...
View ArticleNew router ordered.
I will be having a new machine day soon around the end of June. I am getting a Shopsabre IS 510 5HP with a ten tool tool changer. It is a big step up from my current router. I machine plastic &...
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