Heidenhain Threadmilling Cycle Particulars
Questions for anyone with Heidenhain control programming experience: 1- When internal threadmilling: Do Heidenhain canned cycles for threadmilling allow a large diameter threadmill (tool has multiple...
View ArticleAnilam Crusader M mold cavity programming
I have been looking at the crusader m programming book and have been trying to figure out the mold rotation example on page 95. Have any of you used this feature on this mill? It seems to me that the 2...
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New Machine Day! Okuma Genos M560
Well I upgraded from my Haas VF-2 and how sweet it is. This thing is extremely well put together. Options I got are 15k spindle, chip conveyor, 1000psi through spindle, probes, and machining navi...
View ArticleForm tapping copper
What is the best way to form tap copper? On cnc do I tap like I'm rigid tapping? How fast should I run it? 50 rpm? Please advise!
View ArticleDoes anyone have help on OSP5000 tool assignments?
Small Okuma mill, mc4va with osp5000 control. I'm trying to reassign tool numbers in the magazine. I don't see any mention of it in the programming or code/error manuals, 2 screens that list tool...
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Production Suggestions
All, I would love to get your input on a production part we have recently begun producing. It is a simple part but in fairly large quantities: 0.5" 1018 Bar, one end receives a hefty chamfer and a...
View ArticleThread mill recommendation
I'd like to move a threading operation from my lathe to the mill. I need to thread mill a 1-1/8x20tpi thread 7/8" deep in aluminum. There are what seems like a million thread mills out there. Inserted...
View Articledrilling aluminum help
Hello, I am a hobbyist who converted a logan 12" lathe to cnc. I need to drill 1440 holes "v" size , 1.2" deep in 6061. The drill bit is held by a collet and the stock is held in a jig mounted on the...
View ArticleEducate me on gantry loading on turning centers
Gantry loading parts has sparked some interest so just looking for some basic info at this point. We have a Mazak QT-8 turning 6" x 1.5" 6061 slugs for the past couple of years, op 1 face, bore, turn...
View ArticleExtraordinary Benefits of polymer optics
Advancement is at its peak these days. Researchers and scientists are working with the aim to make lives easier and more comfortable. They are bringing light to the lives through science. They are...
View ArticlePromote research and development
Modern manufacturers present a wider range of opto-mechanical devices, imaging components, microscope components and still more in order to promote research and development projects and several other...
View ArticleSymptoms of worn ball screw?
Hello, Lately I have been running an axle job in a Mazak qt20n done it three times about once a month first time we did the job the machine heated up and held size great second time I did the job the...
View ArticleThread milling M3 x 0.5, good result
Hi All, Just tried the new Sandvik R217.13-02305 (2.3mm OD) threadmill in H13 (54HRc) to a depth of 6mm, single pass, great result. :D
View ArticleHELP I need featurecom post processor for tormach
I am new to cnc and have a lot to learn I just got my first cnc machine a Tormach PCNC 1100 Series II about 8 week a go I have featurecam But i need a post processor for Tormach Is there one out there...
View ArticleBoring chatter
Anyone have any tips on reducing chatter in boring ops? I'm boring mild steel with a 2" Dorian boring bar, cnmg432 style insert, going 8.3" deep 275rpm and .012 ipr. Seems like no matter what I do I...
View ArticleMachine Operator to CNC machine programmer. Any advice.?
Here is my story. I came in US with a master in math (Computer science in minor) but didn't speak English. So I got a job as a machine operator. After a while, I learned and still learning English, I...
View ArticleJust wondering why you decide to open your bussiness?
Weell i work for pretty big machining shop. It is always problem to get good machinist in , i mean really good. Now , here i believe is bunch of good ones , they are self employed, barelly keeping up,...
View ArticleMill turn center or 5 axis mill
Hi All: I was job planning with a buddy of mine tonight, (he's running some of my overflow parts these days) and the topic of machining a complex part with 5 axis toolpaths came up. We got into a...
View ArticleCnc lathe???
Hey guys I need your help again. I've been working as a cnc machinist for about two years now(on top of the eight years as a manual machinist). I want to learn basic programs tool setting and the like....
View ArticleWhat is the difference between the HSS drill and Carbide tool? Which one is...
What is the standard cutting speed of Hss tool and carbide rool for cutting the low carbon steel(work piece)?
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