Facemil vs flycut for engine heads where facemill wont cover head in 1 pass.
Sorry to open an old wound. I did scour the forum for the last 2 hrs. (Honest) AND I just found a product to suit my machine. Figured I'd ask the same question in a more reasonable way then i did last...
View ArticleThoughts, opinions on air/oil hydraulic intensifiers for CNC work clamping.
As the title says... I can pick up a newish-looking 5,000 psi unit dirt cheap. Wondering about experiences others may have had with these units. Any obvious downsides to their use, etc? I can see air...
View ArticleCNC Pay Rates.
What is the going rate in your area for a guy capable of writing efficient programs, setting up a lathe and mill, running the first part, then turning it over to an operator? You hand him a print and...
View ArticleHasbach lathe with bandit II with problems to mave Z
I was running the Lathe on Jog mode I was jogging towards the spindle, an suddenly it did not want to move away from the spindle. it would turn on the reset light. then I openend the cabinet, and moved...
View ArticleHitachi Seiki YE-NET error
Could use some help. I have a Hitachi Seiki VM40III with a Yasnac control. I have started getting a "3481 YE-NET I/O ERROR (NO. 1)" The hydraulics drop off line and the only way to get the machine...
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Best way to fixture / make this part?
I've modeled up a similar part (pic below) for the description. Qty:1K 4130 annealed, cold finished. 2.5" x 1-3/8" x .375" 32 finish on the sides Most tolerances are ± .001" some places a little more...
View ArticleUnlock 9000 Parameters on Fanuc 10T
I try to unlock the 9000 parameters on my Fanuc 10T. First, I change the PWE 8000 parameters. It's suposed to unlock all the parameters. I change the 2201 NE9 Bit 0 to unlock the 9000 series...
View ArticleNEED HELP. Fanuc series o-m Late Start Problem
I have ENSHU DT- VMC with Fanuc o-m. Recently in the morning when trying to turn the machine ON at the head unit it will not startup right away.The machine will not boot. No Display on CRT. We have to...
View ArticleNew CNC Software: BLUECNC4: by True Machine.
True Machine is pleased to announce the release of their new CNC Software, BlueCNC4. This product was developed over the last 9 months... and 1000's of hours of time. Built with Visual Studio C#...
View ArticleVDI Gang holders - source?
I'd like to take advantage of the Y axis on our latest lathe to gang some tools on the same turret position, but I can't seem to find any holders anywhere. It's a VDI 30 radial/star turret. Anyone know...
View ArticleMaterial for Shift Knob
I've never made ANYTHING for myself in my shop, so I decided to make a shift knob for my new car. I'm looking for a dark gunmetal finish ( not a bright aluminum finish) that won't rust. I'm assuming...
View ArticleQT8 X will not cut in X. Need help.
I am having a problem this morning getting a part to run. I have a bar stop at the beginning of the program, that will process just fine. When the next (and I have tried three of the four tools) tool...
View ArticleNeed a small ID/OD grinder
WTB - OD/ID circular grinder, manual or CNC based on price. Must have: Collet systemCoolant cleaner and magnetic separatorNorth america electrical (60 Hz)Small machine (our parts are no bigger than 2"...
View ArticleAnyone see or is using one of the automatic coolant / vacuum separators from...
Found a link to this product from Vaculok in my inbox today. VACULOK Product 4 Looks like an automatic draining (even while under vacuum) coolant separator for vacuum chucks. We happen to be running a...
View ArticleFanuc OMC Copy Paste/Measure
Hi, I have 2 old SuperMax Rebel-1's with Fanuc OMC controls. Neither of them have some of the basic features that all of my lathes have. What I am really missing is Copy/Paste and Measure. When I have...
View ArticleDrill and tap 1"-8 NC Feeds and Speed
Ive never drilled or tapped a hole this big into aluminum can I get some help please what feed and speed any tips or suggestins and no I cant thread mill have to tap 1 1/2 " deep 1"-8 NC Haas VF6
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New Machine Day!
My new Doosan Lynx 220LYA showed up today. It came a day late due to a death in the family of the head rigger assigned my machine, so no final install of the turning center or bar feeder until the end...
View Article6040 vs 6061 Aluminum Turning
I've been using 6061-T6 for quite some time now to drill/flat bottom/bore some parts that have a tapered undercut bore. The neck of the bore is 0.600" dia. x 1" long and then it flares to 0.800" for...
View ArticleCan you take tapped holes for location in fixtures
Well I have a instance where we have nothing to locate except the tapped holes. I have never used tapped holes for location before. Its a cast iron part
View ArticleReplacing the MPG cord on a fanuc O-MD
Hello! The electrical cord is breaking apart and I'm sure that it will stop working in the near future. Do I need to buy the complete MPG with cord...or can I just buy the cord? And where do you get...
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