Reverse-Helix Endmills for HSM?
So I know a big potential problem with high-speed machining, especially with high-helix endmills is the potential for the tool slipping out of the collet, or even pulling the part out of the jaws. So...
View ArticleUsing a hone in a CNC?
Looking to use some of the brush research hones in my 5 axis. Their website shows Orange Vises video of him using it in the horizontal and I think a couple of you posted that you use them. I've been...
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New machine day again
As promised, Haas is delivering the machines as scheduled (1 every three weeks). I have been very impressed with the Chinese Haas outlet. Before I bought our First VF2ss I ask about there service...
View ArticleHSM Tool holders
What is everyone using to hold onto the tools for HSM tool paths? I have been having problems lately with the end mills pulling out of the holders, specifically 5/8 end mills using an ER 32 collet...
View Articlebuying used vs. financing new
I'd like to get your opinions and experiences with acquiring machines. I just took over a shop earlier this year that has conventional mills and lathes. I'm making room to bring in my first CNC machine...
View ArticleCoolant pump breaker tripping - Fadal 4020 1995 - 88HS
Just the other day, started having an issue with the flood coolant pump side of life (110v standard flood pump). The breaker in the cabinet would trip. (2.5 amp circuit breaker on the relay board in...
View ArticleKitamura Mycenter 0
Anybody has all parameters and option parameters for Kitamura Mycenter? Fanuc 0M Mate. Lost all of them. Thanks
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Fixture me this
Getting ready to do another batch of these, (200 units) I am pretty well tooled up to do this. Got a fine boring head, carbide slotting mills etc.... Last time I machined these I used a softjaw on the...
View ArticleDrilling 1045 Round 1 1/4 Dia
So the job hit again. I talked to the PM community b4. The job is drilling 1045 round 1 1/4 dia 7 holes 1/4 dia. We were using 1/4 cobalt screw machine length drill running it at 1300 rpm with a 12...
View ArticleLive tools on lathe, opinions
Hello all, I am mostly dealing with lathes , with C axis and of course lovely live tools. These live tools are handy of course but pricey as hell too. All "my" machines are vdi turrets, vdi30 and...
View ArticleManual flat-back chuck that takes standard 1.5x60 Kitagawa jaws - does it exist?
I have several sets of machined soft jaws for the lathe - unfortunately I don't have live tooling, so I sometimes have to do secondary operations on the mill. It would be really nice if I could use the...
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Coolant Line Question
Good morning folks. I am having to plumb a coolant line from the side of a tool block around to the back of a Sandvik Silent Vibe bar. It is a older Mazak 2-axis machine. only 3/8" clearance between...
View ArticleThrust Bearing problem, or something else?
So, my used CNC bed mill (Topwell model:TW-105TRH) has some slop in the X axis, MAJOR SLOP!!! I wrote a little program to traverse the X axis in both +X and -X and return to zero two times in an effort...
View ArticleManually touch off tool w/ Renishaw tool probe
Is there a way I can manually jog my tools down and touch off on the Renishaw tool probe? I have a Razorform broach that I want to touch off without spinning the spindle, but it needs to be offset from...
View ArticleThe Friday OT: I've been tasted by heimer
Hi all Got a nice surprise at work today, found a Haimer 3D sensor on my desk already mounted in a BT40 taper, saw the flyer last week, mentioned it to the boss as 'something nice to have' And now got...
View ArticleAdjustable boring head
I was drooling over some machine tools on youtube and came across this video. An in-process adjustable boring bar! :D Does anyone know who makes it?
View ArticleTo any DMG Mori owners out there. I need your help with a safety bypass.
Hey guys. Ok our new nlx2500/700 is great. But!!! Whenever we open the door, we're not able to spin the main spindle more then 30rpm. We tried jog mode. We tried MDI. First off it will not spin more...
View ArticleA better edit function for the Centroid control....
I've been using the free CNC Syntax Editor (full version $69) on my desktop computer, a good basic Gcode editor. Today I decided to load it onto the computer running my Centroid mill controller. I...
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Heidenhain cycles
Hi Just starting with heidenhain and have few simple questions. When you set (drilling tapping cycles) setup clearance is where we go in Z position[/U][/B], have they be the same? Which cycles are you...
View ArticleSiemens 802D - Are parameters backed up similar to Fanuc 21i procedure ?
(2007 vintage, if it matters) And does it use a PCMCIA adapter also, or does it accept a Flash card directly ?
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