Haas Vf-3 is annoying me
We have a later model Haas VF-3. It seems to have nice way covers and guards but the problem is, the ones that cover the Z guides keep getting stuck and falling. It seems like every time the head comes...
View ArticleOpinions on SE Wisconsin machinetool dealers (new)
We are planning the purchase of a new Horizontal, 600mm range. In a couple months, we will be at IMTS looking at options. Really, when it is said and done, the biggest factor will be the dealer. Seems...
View ArticleMori SL3H lost my rapids/home/jog
Machine stopped (no screen alarm, just red error lamp) while in rapid movement (backing up in Z for a tool change). I have tried powering down/up. Machine ready lamp lights up, all seems fine. But I...
View ArticleNew to turning
Hey Guys, Ive been a mill guy for 20+ years and now I have to program lathes. I was wondering if someone could give me a good starting point for speed/feeds and D.O.C. for rough turning and rough...
View ArticlePost Processor can cover new Rotary table
hello, Basic on our new order, We need install new 4th rotary table to 3 axis milling machine. So My question is CAm post processor can cover rotary control normally? For example. If we install HAAS...
View ArticleChina Greatest CNC waterjet cut machine
I strongly recommend this great CNC waterjet brand from China. Not only quality good, It is really cost effective. Leader of China waterjet cutter, water jet machine and CNc Plasma cutter
View ArticlePlastic machining accuracy & surface finish considerations
Hi, I am reviewing a circular part, made by "polypropelene, homopolymer, natural".Which is having o-ring groove for vacuum sealing and oring groove finishing requirement is 16Ra Circular Lay. Most of...
View Articlefanuc oM dry run feedrate is too slow
Hello all, 1994 leadwell with Fanuc om F controller. Lost parameters a while back. Slowly getting them back in. Been running for a couple months now just need a few parameters i cant find in the books....
View ArticleMachine tapered hole (spue bushing) for injection molding.
Hello I want to mill my own sprue bushings for injection molding or mill the channel for the sprue directly into the my prototype molds. I therefore need to mill/drill small tapered holes. The starting...
View ArticleSharp SV 2412 Coolant pump overload
I got a 1040 alarm for coolant pump overload. Pump spins free and can't find anything to reset. I have had machine for about two weeks and has been running fine. Machine is a 2005 with low, low hours....
View ArticleBest Siemens number to order Siemens control pushbutton faces ?
In this case, 2007 vintage 802 D.... The print on the soft keys for spindle direction, home position, MDA* and such are a little faded. The key faces pop right off so would be easy to replace with...
View ArticleFanuc alarm
Hello, still waiting for a call from service....... ill try my luck here. I have a Fanuc 16i-M control. It was just warming up then it alarmed out. The code is a 1201 Spindle Drive Unit Alarm. What...
View ArticleCopying a wood chess knight's head.
Good afternoon Gentlemen, I am new to all this CAD CAM stuff so please bear with me. I wish to copy a boxwood chess set knights head (many times) My aim is to be able to scan the item once and them...
View ArticleShrink-Fit Milling Tool Holders
Has anyone ever used a heat-gun on these? I have a very limited use for these and I dont want to but the whole machine.
View ArticleHAAS ST-10 part shift -Beginner needs some help-
I am running several parts and would like some help on shifting G54 or using another method in order to not have to manualy offset for each part. I searched, and I found the below thread which seemed...
View ArticleIs there a national source for service info and parts for Daewoo CNC ?
What I mostly need at the moment is the proceedure for setting the absolute encoders to home position, as the backup batteries went dead. (2002 Daewoo 230MB turn center with Fanuc 21i) A few minor...
View ArticleBridgeport Romi CNC lathe
Any repair tech,s around chicago area for the above? Thanks Zane
View ArticleFanuc Robodrill with noisy X axis...
Probabilities it only being trust bearings are ____ % ? If ballscrew, would it be way easier to replace than on a mid size conventional VMC ? (due to small size of table, short screw, etc) The Robo has...
View ArticleDealing With Drip Feed Data Starvation
I've came a what feels like a long way on my quest to learn to use my first real control and VMC, which happens to be a Fanuc 0M ("B" version I think). I have finally ran a full program via DNC upload...
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Need cover plate for MPG ..... Where to buy ?
As shown.... On fanuc 21i control.... suspect original plate had Daewoo logo ... but Doosan has no part number for this. Usually these are attached with screws but apparently this one was just glued...
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