Miyano TSV23 for light milling on aluminum?
I am looking for a small machine for doing occasional prototype parts out of aluminum. I will not be doing production work on it. Does anyone know if the Miyano TSV23 is capable of running standard...
View ArticlePrototrak Lathe
I'm very disapointed with Practical Macnhinist.com. I have tried twice to get a Moderator (Wille and Milacton) with no response to ether messages. I like to know way Prototack lathe and mills can't be...
View ArticlePreventative Maintenance Package
Hi, Im alex and am interning for the summer for a CNC company and we're considering developing a preventative maintenance program. I need your feedback. What have you paid in the past? What did the...
View ArticleGetting Machine run hours off a Mazatrol Matrix Nexus control
Is anyone capable of giving me the procedure for looking up the machine run hours on a Mazatrol Matrix Nexus control. We can't seem to figure out how to find them. Thanks, Scot
View ArticleBroke 1/2" Rougher
Im relatively new to CNC, and ran in to an issue yesterday. I was machining a bracket out of a larger piece of aluminum, 1/2" thick. When the inner portions of the bracket were done, I did a profile...
View Articlehow do I program Citizen L20 to use sub as support?
Programming a part that is 3.595 inches long and .120 in dia. Part also has a hex on end which requires using .500 bar stock. I'm trying to figure out how to bring in sub at roughly .500 and grip while...
View ArticleHigh speed machining on box ways?
I know that for real "high speeds" (300ipm+), there is no other option than linear ways. But much conventional "high speed machining" is done within the speed limits of a box way machine. But aside...
View ArticleHelp with file transfer from Fanuc Om-c to PC
Just got a older XP PC so I could talk to my Fanuc VMC..... I downloaded One CNC DNC software and set it up via 25 pin RS232. Set the DNC software to 4800, 2stop,ISO 1, even, Xon/Xoff, 7 length. Using...
View ArticleHypertherm-plasma-CNC grounding
Really worried about getting my table grounded good. Live on iron ore and basically rock, very little topsoil. Could ground it at the utility pole but that is 100 feet from the shop. The truck drilled...
View ArticleClik here to view.
OT: Small Stainless Prototype Pieces - Pictures
Had some interesting little pieces we had to make a few days ago in our Haas VF0. These are some prototype parts.....no clue as to their use....was WAY too busy at the time to chat with the engineer,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
OT: Making Handles - Prototypes to Production
A couple months ago we received some drawings to make some prototype handles for one of our customers. The powers that be could not decide on the exact style they would like, so a few pieces of each...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hitachi Seiki HT-25G Lathe Turret Alarm 5105
Hi All, A I am sure this knowledge is out there. Apologies in advance, this is my first CNC lathe, just purchased. I have seen a couple of explanations based on other Hitachi controls with similar...
View ArticleProgramming Finish OD pass on lathe
So how does everybody program their finish pass on a lathe? Do you start from the chuck out or do you start from the center of the part face then out? Pros and Cons? Anybodies input is appreciated.
View ArticleI'd appreciatte some tips on machining FR4 and G10 / G11
I have several hundred smallish parts to whiz out that measure about 2" x 10" with a bunch of small .101 holes and .125" slots, with a handful of .4" holes. The material is mostly FR4 and G10 / G11...
View ArticleTrochoid Machining questions
I am wanting to learn more about how to do trochoid style machining. It is a toolpath option on my cam software (Esprit). I have heard it can speed up machine time, but I have no idea how to go about...
View ArticleOkuma LC20 OSP3000 retrofit for DNC
Hi all. I am rejuvenating a 1982 Okuma LC20 with the OSP3000 that has been lightly used and works very well now. I have directly input some projects into the machine but its limited memory make this...
View Articletoolpost for cnc lathe conversion
Hi everyone At work we are about to covert our big manual lathe (1200mm swing x 4M Bc) to cnc. We are currently deciding what to do for a toolpost, we have ruled out using a turret as it is too big and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MAZAK INTEGREX 300 IV error 101
I got error 101 SOFT LIMIT (+X, +Y) with program attached. What caused it1721.txt? Thanks. Attached Files 1721.txt (14.6 KB)
View Article