Parting off 300 series stainless
I am using a mazak quick turn trying to part off a 2.45 finish o.d 303 stainless part. Tool keeps breaking or inserts break. What kind of rpm, ipr and doc am I looking at? I am using a cp500 insert in...
View Articlein-line coolant filter of Haas mills
My boss is asking me to check into in-line coolant filters for a couple of the Haas mills that we have at the shop. Just wondering if anyone had some good insight for a good supplier for these.
View ArticleRS232 to USB?
We just brought in a CNC lathe with a Fanuc O-T control. It's got a serial 25-pin RS232 connector, but connecting directly to our computer for CAM data isn't a viable option. Does anyone know how to...
View ArticleConversational programming math help
In my line of work i make maybe 20 different kinds of parts, all of which have slightly different dimensions (Ex. hole pattern and size, spacing, etc.). As such, all our prints are chart prints. To do...
View ArticleSelling 40 Yukiwa pullstuds CAT 50 and a Big Kaiser Big Plus CAT50 shell mill...
Hey Guys, I have a lot of 40 Yukiwa pullstuds CAT50 and a Big Kaiser Big Plus CAT50 shell mill holder on eBay. I listed them in the classifieds as well here are the links....
View ArticleMazak QT8 / Hyundai HIT-8S turret OD block dimensions?
I picked up one of these lathes and it came with zero tooling. The manuals don't give any dimensions for the blocks that hold the 3/4 square shank tools in the turret. I cannot seem to find any of...
View ArticleVMC spindle noise question..
No. 40 size, turn by hand and hear a faint "scrape" noise with each revolution....350 degrees of dead silence and 10 degrees of scrape noise. The noise is louder when listening from above, so it is...
View ArticleCNC Pay Rates-Followup.
Thank you to all the guys telling us all about CNC Payrates. Many of you seem to be qualified to teach CNC lathe and mill programming for a living like I have done since about 1983. My rates gradually...
View ArticleFanuc G code System A, B & C differences & benefits of each
I have an older Victor with a 10t that I thought was using G code system "A" and turns out it is set up for "B" Going thru the Fanuc list of G codes many are the same for A, B or C (lathe) The ones...
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New machine day !!!!!!!
We finally got a new vmc to help keep up with growing sales. The boss has been talking about getting one for a while and I have been trying to convince him to get a decent used machine for the past...
View ArticleMarposs T18 tool setter disassembly
I have an issue with my tool setter and wish to disassemble,clean and reassemble and cannot find any info on this. I do not know if it is even possible or not. The issue I am having is I am getting...
View Articlefagor 8025 tool touch of procedure
someone had messaged me earlier but didn't leave any contact info. cjwingshooter if you google this again tonight hopefully you find this procedure. oh yeah and just sign up for the site. yeah I can...
View ArticleMachinable Magnet Chuck
I have a small part (.100 thick x 2.5x 6) out of 1018. Quantities are looking big. First go around I double disc ground the material and used bolts and clamps to gain access to the sides and center of...
View Articlemachine run times
Hi all, I have a few questions about hour meter values on different controllers. For example on my Haas lathe I see this: Servo On Time: 19688 hours In Motion Time: 5996 hours Spindle Time: 6329 hours...
View ArticleChavalier 2040 VMC-L - Drive belt
we have a chavalier 2040 VMC -L which we are having trouble finding a replacement main spindle drive belt numbers on belt - 864-8YU anybody know where we may find one local , either in NZ or Australia...
View ArticleRun 30 parts then stop?
I have a Hardinge Talent with a Fanuc Oi-TB control. On the setting page their is a parts count , and a parts required page. But it only counts the part if their is an M30. When I'm doing bar work with...
View Articleform or regular tapping in 7075?
I have a job I am working on made of 7075 aluminum. There are a bunch of 6mm blind tapped holes and I am thinking of trying a forming tap. The last time I did this job I used spiral flute taps and...
View ArticleEmco 220 lathe HELP
Im looking to buy an Emco 220 its in really good shape but has set for a few years.. It has a TM02 controller but it has lost the parameters SOOOO where do I turn and what do I do.. This will be my...
View Articleretrofit a LeBlond Makino Baron 25
this has been an ongoing saga due to corrupted memory boards but it turns out my insurance covers the repair required to get the machine running. So I get a quote from a centroid dealer and now that I...
View ArticleHow much torque should it take to turn screw on typical box way 4020 X/Y axis ?
If linear bearings, one could grab the ballscrew by hand and easily turn...in fact one could push the table by hand and screw would turn. But on box way ? Been so long since I've messed with 'em can't...
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