Is anyone firmilliar with the turret on a hardinge CHNC? It is over rotating...
I have not used it since last month and when I fired it up today the turret began acting up. First it just looked like it got stuck and did not line up and fall into place, but with more in depth study...
View ArticleSinumerik 820m ga3
hi i have norte vs600 1991 center machin with siemens 820m ga3 control,when im pushin its btr star softkey it will cause alarm 3020 "Option not available",i heard i need to upgrad its software!how?do u...
View ArticleLooking for Centroid feedback
So as some of you know, I'm changing up my focus of work. I'm looking at 5 axis machines to be able to port cylinder heads. I came across a Centroid 5 axis that is purpose built for what I am looking...
View ArticleLooking for list of FANUC models cross referenced to year of introduction
Hi: I am looking for a cross reference of FANUC milling machine controller models X year of introduction. Many times a used VMC listing is without the year of the cnc machines manufacture. It is...
View ArticleNeed some help, Z Servo Oscillating
Hello all, I am looking for some help with a problem I am having on my Tree 325 milling machine (built in 1985). A few months ago the Z axis started acting up, when I tried to jog or zero the axis it...
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Need help wiring a DB9 connector for RS232
I am trying to set up communications on a new to me Kitamura with a Yasnac i80 control. The db25 port on the panel doesn't seem to work, I don't have a db15 connector for the port on the cabinet door,...
View ArticleAny of you manufacture scissor lifts?
I'm looking for 2 motorcycle and ATV lifts. I'm opening a motorcycle and ATV dyno Tuning facility as a sister company to my machining business and am looking to purchase 2 professional grade lifts. Any...
View Articleacramatic 2100: possible to switch an axis to another dv5 port?
I have a 1995 arrow 750 that has a runaway axis but no matter what I swap I have not been successful at fixing it....have swapped axis drives, dv5 cards, realtime boards, tried a different pendent......
View ArticleGerardi and others modular vise questions
I looked at these vises at IMTS and they are pretty sexy. I think I want to get a couple. One thing I don't understand is the angled jaws. Can someone explain how they work? It seems to me that having...
View ArticleHaas VF-3 5 axis memory stick problem
I am trying to run a 9MB 5 axis program for a compressor wheel on my Haas via the usb. Out of 5 times trying the program it has only completed once. It has jogged the X axis twice and broken the mill...
View ArticleFixtures, Renishaw Probe, & Castings
I'm interesting in some veteran experience in machining castings. These are fairly simple castings (square with a round boss) for covers for fluid end pumps. I'm thinking I can setup 2 vises in the...
View ArticleG76 thread help please.
I have a couple of question. 1. what exactly are spring passes or free passes? 2. what does it mean when it says the second set of numbers(P__xx__) refer to amount of chamfering. does that mean the...
View ArticleCNC lathe threading problem
Hello Everyone, I am new to the group and this is my first posting. Here's my problem. I am trying to single point a M30 x 3.5 thread and the thread is not coming out right. I've tried running the...
View ArticleFormed or Cut Thread in 5052
I've been primarily been using forming taps for threads that don't have a call out specifying otherwise. However I was talking with a Mechanical Engineer this weekend who felt that, due to ductility...
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1.625 Thru Hole (4 Places)
I'm curious how most would handle a 4 place bolt hole (1.50" deep x 1.625 dia - +/- .005). Do you typically just center drill, and drill with a couple different sizes until you get to 1.625 or do you...
View ArticleLagunamatic Help
Still haveing problem with my mill. I have a 1993 Lagunamatic with a Dynapath Delta 30 control. It will run for a few days fine then start giving me problems again. The red watch dog timer light keeps...
View ArticleMonarch 10EE CNC conversion complete
Well, I finally finished my homebrew conversion of the 10EE that was a gift to me back in the spring. Check the short Youtube Cecil's CNC Monarch 10EE Conversion - YouTube Background: The...
View ArticleMazak Integrex 50Y Questions
Hello, We are looking at purchasing a Integrex 50Y x 2000 and have a few questions about the machine. This machine is a 1997 model with a T Plus Control and doesn't have the B-axis swiveling head. Can...
View ArticleRigid tap or turn 12-13 STI thread?
I am getting ready to turn a run of 400 aluminum (6061) parts that calls for a 1/2-13 helicoil. My current plan is to rigid tap the hole for the inserts; Not sure how many holes I will get out of the...
View ArticleAdvantage to using a G-Code editor?
What are the advantages to using a G-Code editor like CIMCO for example? Text is color coded, you can backplot and edit the code (which you can do in a .txt file anyway). When using a CAD/CAM software,...
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