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Switching tables komo cnc

I am having problems switching tables on my komo cnc router. I have komo router with two tables that we switch back and forth with a main program. Left table uses x y code and the right table uses x v...

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Newer equivalent to the Servo Dynamics SDF1525-12?

I'm looking for newer drivers to replace the Servo Dynamics SDF1525-12, for use with 124 volt peak brushed DC servo motors. I've seen that some people have done control retrofits and kept these old...

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Fanuc manual part number questions

Hello there, I am trying to figure out where i can purchase a maintenece manual for a fanuc a20b-004-0171 dc velocity drive. I cannot find any information anywhere explaining how to work out what...

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cin. 1250 tool pocket problem

We recently purchased Cincinnati 1250 cnc mill with an Acramatic 2100 control. While getting familiar with the control I did a tool change without a tool in the spindle. It alarmed out and the tool...

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Okuma OSP3000L - error code 3080 - not undertanding whats wrong.

Working on profiling a part, and got this error. From the alarm code list - it says Code: 3080 Description: No intersection point can be defined in the program where the tool is about to describe one...

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G76 threading cycle

Need help on analyzing this program i really confused on the values from the first block regarding the units of Q and R. and for P-00= stands for spring passes?? does it mean that there is no extra...

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Fanuc Oi question

What is the easiest way to run a program that won't fit on the controls internal memory? Can you run a program directly off of a memory card or off an Ethernet connected drive? Or do you have to load a...

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Can anyone recommend me a place that does CNC tube bending please

Im looking to have some handlebar designs that I have good drawings with angles and measurements made up for CNC bent I am looking to have them made out of 1" OD .120 wall thickness DOM tube and...

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Anilam 1400m rom-dos fatal error

Hi to all people this is my first post, my name is Andres and i live in Juarez, Mexico. hope this could be the correct section to my question. I have a cnc anilam 1400m, today when turn-on, i get this...

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Fuji Transistor modules: can these things be repaired?

I came across this ebay auction and it looks like some type of adhesive oozing out the gap in this transistor module. can you pry the cover off these and repair or replace the components inside? Fanuc...

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G96 Constant surface speed.?

What is the function and meaning of S190 here? N1; G0 X-30. Z125. T0000; G58: T0501 MO7: G0 X50. Z5. G 97 G94 S2000 MO3: G96 S190;? G1 Z2.4 F300; X30.; ------- ------- -------

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.003 true pos on a tapped hole?

Talking to an engineer friend of mine from another shop, tells me that they have this job, pretty big part with a true position of tapped holes called out for.003!?!? Does anyone knowwhy this would be?...

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Tree Journeyman 325 Dynapath System 10-Troubleshooting

Sorry in advance for this long thread. only read if your interested in some of what I've accomplished in my troubleshooting. i do have a question regarding zero referencing on the last paragraph, so...

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Hurco VTC-40 (Quaser traveling column) Contactor Issues

I just got this machine used, and it is not closing any of the contactors. If I push the contactors in manually the circuits work... I know just enough to fumble through this problem that far but then...

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Kia Turn 21 Turret Problems

Hi everyone, So I eventually got everything sorted on my SKT21 (At least I thought so) and started running some jobs on it. Every now and again when it makes a tool change I get an alarm on the...

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Need all the help I can get

I've been operating a machine for over a year now. I left one shop and went to the one that I'm at now. I hate just being a push button operator and want to learn more about programming, touch setting...

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Looking for odd size ER25 Collet Chuck

I need an ER25 straight shank collet chuck to fit into a 1" OD tool block and protrude no more than 1". I also need its OAL to be not more than 4" and it must have a single flat down the entire shank....

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Need some advice machinining burr free 60° grooves

Mornin all, We are going to purchase a GT27 machine to bring this family of parts back in house. They will be made out of two materials G5 Ti and 17-4 PH ss. My question is, what would be the best...

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Feed rate dependent backlash

The backlash I measure on my Fadal 4020 changes as a function of feedrate. I think I've read other posts that mention this, but I haven't read any explanations as to why it changes as a function of...

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Inconsistency in X and Y, as well as the spindle. Tormach 770

Sliding a dial indicator across my table shows the X varies by 2 thou in just the far-right four inches of travel. The Y is off by about 2.5 thou. Also, using a fly cutter at about 3" in diameter shows...

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