hurco BMC30 spindle does not rotate
Hello! Help who than can There is a machine Hurco BMC 30 (spindle drive Fanuc A60B-6055-H112, CNC Ultimax II). When you turn the spindle rotation writes "Agree signal failure" - the spindle is not even...
View ArticleMazak T32 woes....
Hello all, I am new to the site, but a long time lurker. Thirty plus years as an owner, ( I wasn't smart enough to quit when I was younger). I have a T32 on a QT18 and a T 32-6 on a Multiplex 620 that...
View ArticleCAPTO C5 help
I am looking for a good place to get CAPTO C5 tool holders from. Does anyone have any sources you use. Seems or tool room guy is having a hard time finding C5.
View ArticleI never knew retention knobs were this critical
This is a video showing how a retention knob can cause enough holder distortion, to not seat in your spindle correctly. I had no idea the retention knob torque settings and a good retention knob could...
View ArticleHolding threaded part for second op
This morning I have been machining some threaded parts ,I machined them from bar in the first op, but the second op (machining a Hex and a slot in the back end ) was done in the mill . The only thing I...
View ArticleFeed Mill SFM
Bought a couple feed mills recently but would love some advice as to speeds and feeds or sfm starting point. I did message exkenna but would like to get some of this sorted out asap and was hoping...
View Articlecincinitti avenger lathe problem
Got a problem with cnc lathe, hydraulics wont come on when you hit the start button the second time. Was working fine and quit. New machine to us so we are lost. wiring seems fine and no breakers...
View ArticleLNS quickload freezes on initialization routine
Hi guys. My LNS quickload woke up this morning refusing to work. As always after power on the screen reads INITIALIZATION REQUIRED! SELECT MAN OR AUT MODE AND PRESS START. The light on the STOP push...
View ArticlePhase perfect for Haas VF-2SS
I have ordered a new Haas VF-2SS. I'm familiar with "Haaspower", but is anybody running one of the newer 30HP 12K Haas machines on a 20HP phase perfect? The spec sheet that Haas provides makes me think...
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Have you do cnc machining in China?
In these years,many many company use China cnc machining service to save cost,Have you do cnc machining in China? And if you have do cnc machining in China before,would you like to share your idea...
View ArticleMy Journey into CNC: Update
Finally made my first part on the tormach today! In this video everything went well except for I forgot to tighten the ER collet holder (long story) and I cut it off, but when it was cutting it cut...
View ArticleSo im trying to start a new shop, and I have Okuma CNC ?s
To start, I need alot ....... manual milling machine, lathe, saw, and a building, etc.( all but the building has been easy to find) I am debating purchasing a VMC from my boss. I work in an all Okuma...
View ArticleCAD Drawings : How?
Hi guys. Just wondering, what are most of you guys using to draw CAD images? I know some of you are job shops, so sometimes the digital drawing is provided, but sometimes im sure you must have to draw...
View ArticlePostive Turn Tool Holders
I am in need of a turn tool holder with considerable reach to face and OD turn, it also must support a positive insert. Is it me or do they just not exist? Thanks.
View ArticleMori SL2H transmission noise
We had an error light show and a clatter in the transmission in high range on our 1986 lathe. We pulled it out and checked the clutches (which seemed to be fine) and checked the sump (no shavings.) Any...
View ArticleWhere can I find specific machine information on a potential purchase?
I am looking at possibly picking up a 1999 Okuma CadetMate 4020 but am really limited in my space allowance. Also I have specific things I want to do so I want to make sure the machine meets my needs...
View Articledurastone- carb killer?
So my ultem job went well, aside from a brush fire breaking out about a mile away and effectively shutting down the shop. But now i have another fun job. This time its durastone. From what i can find...
View ArticleProblem with canned cycle not completing (G84 Tapping) on Fanuc 10M
I have a new-to-me old Kitamura MyCenter 1 with a Fanuc 10M control. The canned cycles for G84 tapping and G74 left hand tapping do not complete. The machine goes to the R plane, and feeds to the...
View ArticleCarbide Roughers for Aluminum
So I need to get some 1/2" carbide roughers for cutting some 6061. Who has what and which are the good ones? I am looking for Aluminum specific roughers. I don't do hardly any work with steel. I know I...
View Articlehow to input load % though the program ?
Hi guys Just wondering if it is possible to input the load monitering percentages though the program, like you can the datums using G10 L2....... It is a Mori Seiki MSX501 control over Fanuc 18I i...
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