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Does anyone have a fast DIY solution for single point thread tools.
I made this on the lathe out of necessity. (Double angle 3 flute cutter for metric thread - Done some metric threads with it.) Also was going to see how many people give me shit about it. Does it work?...
View ArticleNeed advise on CF Card
Hey guys, I bought 2 Compact Flash cards for transferring programs to our Fanuc Machines. I keep getting error that card is not formatted so I had formatted to FAT on the computer and it still gave the...
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Journey into CNC:Update 2
First off, would it be better if I try to keep everything in one thread? My updates are sporadic at best, as I have college and work. But in my free time I spend all the time I can in my shop. This...
View ArticleHurco - Y axis wandering a little
I've been chasing a problem for the last two weeks which I thought was a coding issue as I just got this machine and was getting my post processor straight. I've eliminated the code as the problem...
View ArticleWaspaloy
First time cutting Waspaloy. I have to drill a 2.5mm hole .71" deep. Any suggestions on a drill with speeds and feeds. I'll take any advice I can receive. Thanks
View ArticleDXF needed
Hey All, I have to machine a Mercedes emblem. Anyone have one drawn? Thanks,
View ArticleCan I Find a Drill to Eliminate the Need to Bore?
I am looking at a product with a customer that has the potential to go to market and turn into some volume. The part I am working with him on design, is a 316SS block, 3/4" x 1.625" deep x 3.0" long. I...
View ArticleSF-Alloys In Cutting Conditions chart
Hey All, I'm looking at benchmark Carbide's machining data chart while setting stuff up for an Invar job. They have a data column called "SF-Alloys" with <32, >32, and >42 as values to judge...
View ArticleGun Drilling advice
I have a lathe project on my desk right now that calls for a lathe drilled 3/8 hole about 8" deep. Only drills we have for it are gun drills. My shop has had alot of problems trying to gun drill...
View ArticleCNC OPERATOR FATIGUE and production on time is affected by machine interface
Case in point We have a VF10 Haas machine. The table top is about at lower chest height. The control pendant is high and it takes at least a 6" step for a 6 foot tall person to feel comfortable while...
View ArticleLooking to buy new turning center
Hi all, Here's a topic ripe for extended responses. I'm looking to replace my 2 axis turning center with a 3 axis/live tooling machine. The catch is I want to do it as inexpensively (not cheaply) as...
View ArticleOT: Quick Tuesday Video of the shop.
Gentlemen, Had some time to take some video in the shop today. Have the new 2014 Haas ST-20 running unattended. Loving it to death!!! The old 1992 VF-0 still cranking out parts everyday year after...
View ArticleBad Lathe Spindle Bearings- How to Diagnose?
What will I see if I have bad spindle bearings in my lathe? Will it first show up as chatter that I didn't have before? Would I see it if dialing in a part very carefully? Any tests that I can run my...
View ArticleHard Milling machine selection
We are looking to purchase a machine to hard mill our in-house tooling. Currently selection is focused on the Mikron HSM 500 LP HTML Code:...
View Articlecontouring head
need some help with a G&L rt1600 with fanuc 310i control how and where do you set the w reference once the contouring head is loaded i would like to set the ref to the face of the head what offset...
View ArticleSelling Old Mazak Need Help/Recommendations
I have a old mazak i need to sell, I think it is a 1982 machine. Have video's of it running, we don't have space and replaced it with a milling machine. Just looking for a reasonable offer. Wondering...
View ArticleMikron 500 LP
I am looking for someone that has one of these Mikron mills. We're looking at it for making electrodes and hard milling. Anyone have any experience with Mikron?
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Modular "screw-on" milling heads/shanks
All, I have been given a project where I must reach right about 10 1/4" deep with a 1" cutter. The part will be set up on a 50 taper horizontal. I thought I found a source for the tools that I need to...
View ArticleMultiple vises part setup strategies
Most of the parts we have been doing where 3-4 parts machined from a single blank between 2 double vises using G54 for the front vise, then flipped and held with long soft jaws in the rear G55. This...
View ArticleEngraving 316ss
Haven't done much engraving, let alone in 316ss. Will consist of 5 characters and an arrow. Approx 0.01" deep x 0.5" tall. Looking for opinions/past experiences with simply using a ball end mill vs...
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