Mach3 Z-height macros - Where to start??
Hi, very new to the biz. I've been making small tools on a 7x10 lathe for about a year now. Just three simple operations: face, center drill, and part. I've gotten my hands on a tormach 770 and want to...
View ArticleDrilling .060" holes in 718 Inconel
I may need to drill some through holes .060 +/- .003" in 718 Inconel (solution treated and aged). The material will be about .165" thick. Any suggestions from those who have worked with this material?
View ArticleAnybody use LMT-Fette Feed Mills?
I found some of these for dirt cheap, but I cannot find info about them. Info does not exist on their web site. No search function on their site either. Takes insert XPHW070308, can't find that one...
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Rough Boring through Stacked Plates of Structural Steel
So I thought I had this figured out... Anyway, I have a situation, can't be too specific as to what it is, but anyway, picture three plates welded together on the periphery kinda suspended in space....
View ArticleKiwa Colt-510 Fanuc O-m parameter reload?
I'm at a shop in Phoenix and they have an older colt that Appears to have never been used. The control membrane looks as if it was never touched. I fired the machine up and it has lost everything and I...
View ArticleNC code for 5axis machining
Hello, I'm working to develop a post-processor for OKUMA MU 400. I have troubles with C axis movements and I lack documentation for 5 axis machining for this machine. Does anybody have a (short)...
View ArticleEngraving Logo
I have a logo I created in Adobe Illustrator that is a JPEG. I want to engrave it onto a few surfaces, but can't seem to get the design right in my Alibre CAD/CAM software. Is there a program that will...
View ArticleFirst VMC decison
Well I've made my decision on my first used VMC. Price is definitely an issue so it was one of the main deciding factors. After hours on this forum and other internet places, I've decided to go with a...
View ArticleAnyone Using Iscar-Heliturn Tools?
So, How about it? Anybody using any of Iscar's LNMX, or CNMX Heliturn tools? In the past I've always shy-ed away from these, being as how once you go with a proprietary inserty, you're kinda stuck with...
View ArticlePocketing 7075 T6 with a .040 end mill
The calculators say .005 DOC and 10% or so engagement, but I want to go faster. The end mill is a Harvey Tool 76240 long reach. It is .040" diameter and .375 reach. The reach is necessary to clear some...
View ArticleHelp drilling 60 thousand holes in aluminum.
I have a part that has 1200ea. .094dia. holes in it. The part is .125 thick and stacking is an option. Ihave a 10k spindle and a 15k, also have a 20k speeder I could use.Can someone recommend a drill?...
View ArticleHaving a tech inspect a used VMC
I have had a tech inspect a 12 year old VMC and was wondering what recourse I will have if I get the machine and find out he was far from honest about it? It is at a larger dealer and I have used one...
View ArticleBostomatic 3200x mastercam post needed!!!!!
Please help!!!! I have a Bostomatic 3200x dual spindle w/ 4th axis and I'm trying to write a program with Mastercam X6. Does anyone have a Mastercam post for a bosto? Any help would be appreciated....
View ArticleBridgeport VMC spindle orient question.
Hi everyone, Just a quick question. Our shop has an older Bridgeport VMC 1000, from around 1992. The control system is a Heidenhain/Siemens combo. During an orient for tool changing, does this machine...
View ArticleHsm
Well just dabbling in HSM for the first time. We are profiling some A36. I am using a 3/4" 8-flute Carbide endmill. I am running 1100 SFM, .045 Step-over and .12 in/rev with a 1.100 loc. Running it dry...
View ArticleOpinion on 1999 TAKUMI SEIKI V32 CNC VMC
I would appreciate if anyone could give me advice or opinions on the quality of this CNC. Any input regarding what you heard or if you have any personal experience using this would be greatly...
View ArticleNeed Help Milling Hardened H-19 Tool Steel
We are attempting to machine hardened H-19 tool steel. It is in the H-13 family of steels, and is hardened in the low 50's Rc. It has turned out to be a real "end-mill eater". :bawling: Does any one...
View ArticleM80 cut off detection
Could someone please explain what exactly is happening during this code? I understand that it is to make sure the part is completely separated before the sub spindle returns home, but can anyone...
View ArticleChip thinning
Ive been reading a bit about HSM, and the numbers are mind blowing to me. im sure im missing a few steps in the fundamentals, but at the moment im curious to know more about chip thinning, how to do it...
View ArticleMazak Smart 530C vs Okuma MV560
Do anyone have an experience with both Mazak Smart 530C and Okuma MV560. I have looked at haas VF3, GX1000 Bridgeport, Okuma 560 and had pretty much decided to go with the 560, I finally heard back...
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