Macro Operator message Mitubishi M64
I'm trying my luck here to see if anyone can tell me "Yes it's possible" or "You are wasting your time". I have written a short Macro on my Fanuc controls that brings up a operator message when it...
View ArticleHelp on CNC Machining 8620 steel
We just bought a TM-1P for R&D purpose and this is my first time machining 8620 steel on a CNC so I'm not really sure on what correct feed/speed I should dial in. I wonder if anyone can give me...
View Articlebest lathe for the buck
does a prototrak 1630 sx lathe give you the most bang for the buck, compared to other lathes? thank you
View ArticleSpindle drive problems still.
Still having repeated problems with the spindle drive on the lagunmatic 3516 w/yaskawa 626vm3 Here is the timeline of repairs Rebuilt spindle moter 7/2012 Replaced encoder 8/2012 Rebuilt drive in...
View ArticleLynx 220LM Live Milling Programming Help Needed
We have our new Lynx 220LM up and running now. I am going to write my first live tooling program on it tomorrow. I have written a couple for a Haas lathe with live tooling, but never for this machine....
View ArticleMonster back counterbore
I am completely struck on this. I am Currently working on a steel casting that has a through hole of 5.625 and 8 inches deep on a Toyoda Horizontal. I'm putting a back counterbore in at 9.5". The 6...
View Articleoperators manual vectrax ws-20
looking for manuals for a vectrax ws-20 with GE Fanuc controler
View Articlesuggestions on a FREE CNC SIMULATOR/EMULATOR?
Hi everyone, I'm a new member and a fairly new machinist. I went to school for two years,...didnt learn much there, and have been working in a job shop for 14 months now. Its big for a privately-owned...
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Walter Tiger Tec Silver trial run
So I tried the Tiger Tec Silver for the first time.Worked great running 2 1/4" 1018 at 2000 spindle speed boss wouldn't let me run any faster.Roughing at .00825 .089 depth of cut.Cut 13 hours of the...
View ArticleShear Hog - Recommended Machining Parameters?
I recently bought a 1.25diam 2fl AB Tools Shear Hog with 1" shank, but I haven't used it yet. I'm going to be roughing some 6061 this week on our 15hp vmc. Motor label says power from 1500-4500rpm is...
View ArticleFanuc OTC G71 & G76 Help please?
Hi Guys, We got in a 2000 Akira Seki Lathe with Fanuc OTC that we are setting up with a S20 collet for bar pull jobs. I'm not that familiar with this control, we have 2 Okumas w/ OSP 7000's and one...
View ArticleVertical Turret type Lathe
We just purchased a Hwacheon VT1150 and are having a hard time machining parts taller than 16" high in M03 , having severe chatter issues with only. 050" deep face cut and. 100" on OD however in M04 it...
View ArticleCutting a Buttress thread on CNC (your assistance please)
Machine : Sharp SLT-60 Control : Fanuc Oi Mate-TB Material : 1045 Here is what I know, the thread is supposedly .528-13, 60 degree (according to our tap that fits our nut) I have a sample, major...
View ArticleID expansion clamps
Has anyone used the sid loc expansion clamps from Mitee bit. I have a milling job where the ID clamp is the most practical means of fixturing. I have my own that we machined in house custom fit to this...
View ArticleTool holder mfg in IL?
I recall hearing about a member here that mfg. tool holders. Milling machine. Who is it? Web address? Thanks Toad
View ArticleHelp Needed with right height of parting tool!! Please!
Hello Again All hope all your projects are coming out o.k, because mine are Not! I have read on this site in regards to parting tool height the tool is to be set @ around .15mm higher than the center...
View ArticleSpindle nose size and the weight it can take
Hi, The part I need to machine weighs 240 kg (528 lbs). The total length is 350mm. Trying to understand which horizontal turning center to go for? One with A2-8 spindle nose of A2-11. Would prefer A2-8...
View Article071 error on Fanuc O-Mate T
Hi Boyz Need some help on and Matech lathe with Fanuc O Mate-T from early 90's After and memory crash, all parameters was reloaded incl the 900's. Now I get and 071 alarm when trying to transfer prog's...
View Article0T-C diagnostic parameters, Fanuc or MTB?
Situation has arisen where it will be easier to find out what is happening by watching diagnostic parameter change state. Can't seem to find information as to which parameters relate to what function....
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