5 Axis Machining Center with swivel head
We are looking for a machine to cut 5 axis features into 4 sides of a long rectangular part (22" x 8" x 5") held by the ends in a rotary table and tail stock. The only way I see being able to do this...
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Emcoturn 120 - reference position
Hello guys! I'm new to this forum and have finally decided to register. I recently acquired an Emco Emcoturn 120 from approx. 1993. I own a Emco VMC100 since earlier, and both of these Machines has...
View Articlejohnford 1107 alarm
I need help.. I had a slight bump to my turret. set off 1101 and 1107 turret not in position alarms. I did the proper procedure to reset tool station and Turret position. but the alarm will still not...
View ArticleMacro Program serial number help
Hi Everyone, I need to engrave a double digit serial number on parts that I need to make. They need to start at 1-99 and not 01-99 The problem that I cannot figure out is how to do the first 1-9...
View ArticleAdding C-axis function to Fanuc OT-D
I've got a gang tool lathe that I'm using a macro on to index the spindle. It has worked for what I needed to do in the past but now I could use finer resolution. The OT-D is supposed to support C-axis...
View ArticleProgramming Y-axis turning center question
Ok, I've expanded my search for a small 2-axis turning center to potentially getting a y-axis version. This may be a stupid question, but could I program the y-axis milling functions with my mill 4th...
View ArticleHelp y axis will not zero!
I have a hwacheon sirius ul with a fanuc 18m control. The y axis will not zero correctly it trips an overtravel y alarm a few inches away from its zero position. I have checked both of the limit...
View ArticleCnc operator and programmer pay
Hey guys, my company just purchased a new HBM. This is new territory for our company and I was just wondering if anyone could give me some insight on how much an experienced cnc operator and a...
View ArticleNLX 2500/700 w/Mitsubishi M730BM control: need help with something plox!!!
Hey guys. I just need a little help with a feature of this machine/control. In the manual it talks and shows how to import *.DXF files straight from a thumb drive. Then use said *.DXF to generate a...
View ArticleDiamond no longer nature's hardest material
just came across this...interesting... Diamond no longer nature's hardest material - tech - 16 February 2009 - New Scientist
View ArticleHas anyone replaced a HAAS spindle before, '07 vf4
I got asked by a potential customer to change a VF4 spindle today, I told them we are probably not a good fit for the job not because I cannot, but because we normally don't do service for other...
View ArticleHow much "jaw lift" is acceptable on a hydraulic chuck?
Hello Machine is a 12"/300mm CNC lathe hyundai skt-300. I recently disassembled and visually inspected the chuck which was packed full of chips. I didn't see any alarming signs of wear inside the...
View ArticleG50 help or how to set tool offsets
Hi all, Bear with me as I rarely run Fanuc based turning machines. I could use some clarification on how to properly set up tools on a Fanuc OI-TC lathe. The last Mori I had was an 11i control and we...
View ArticleFanuc 0iMD Problems 'EMG'
New (used) machine arrived. It has an Fanuc 0iMD control. I was playing around with it and in the middle of Zero Return. It pops up with 'EMG' blinking on the screen. This is not an alarm but some sort...
View Articleneed a cnc trainer
hi all, I am looking for someone has a experience to operate Doosan CNC machine model #DMV3016LD and we cam make the training section in the weekdays or Saturday. Our shop located at Fullerton city of...
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Fadal radius programming issues
Ok , first of all I want to say I feel like a dummy. I have looked at the manual and a few Youtube videos and I can't seem to get it. I am having issues with programming this simple part. I have never...
View ArticleTree J325 X axis won't refeance
Can anyone help me, my J325 won't refeance in the x axis it keeps going in both directions. Thanks, Gerry
View ArticleSource for Okuma lathe bushings
I'm looking for some lathe bushings for my Okuma Captain Lathe. It seems to be an oddball size and nothing I've found fits. I found the larger 1 1/2" OD bushings, they appear to be specials....
View ArticleWhat % of Power On time is Cycle Start time for you?
I took two weeks of production and recorded the power on time and cycle start time at the beginning and end of each shift for 6 lathes and three VMC's. The barfed lathes were at anywhere from 75% to...
View ArticleOvality of turned parts
Good Morning, I am turning 303 grade stainless steel from 4 mm dia to 3.175 (g6), I am measuring the dia with a 0-25 mic and am getting ovality of 4 to 5 microns, I am able to keep in the tol limits...
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