Siemans 810D, need spindle orientation paramater
Does anyone know the paramater for adjusting the spindle orientation position on an 810D Siemans? It's a Hardinge VMC, 2006 vintage. Blew a belt and once you pull the old belt and install the new one,...
View ArticleMatsuura RA-2F - Phase Converter
Is there anyone out there running a Matsuura VMC on a RPC? Machine has 15hp spindle and power requirement's are 104amp,36KVA and it's 220V. Thanks in advance Oh and I can not afford Phase-Perfect
View Articletemperature control in a machine shop
I recently started work in a larger established company, and they just opened up their first machine shop. There are a number of different machines, (mills, lathes, screw, etc.) the machine i'm working...
View ArticleCalmotion questions
I know some of you guys have been using these devices for quite some time now. I have a few questions about the units. How well does it handle long file names? Will it mind the decimal in our part...
View ArticleThread milling more than diameter with same tool?
Is it possible to cut different diameter internal threads with the same thread mill? Here is my scenario... M12x1.5 Tap Hole M16x1.5 Tap Hole M22x1.5 Tap Hole M30x1.5 Tap Hole Currently we have four...
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Need help in Southern California!!
I'm not sure if this is the most appropriate place to post this but, is there anyone local in southern california (Riverside county) that could replicate these parts for me for a fee? I am just getting...
View ArticleHurco VMX24 WinMax "shell"
Hello All, I changed the LCD monitors on my VMX24 from 2 x 12" (800 x 600) to 2 x 24" (1920 x 1200 resolution). Problem: The WinMax app looks to be "hard coded" to 800 x 600 & does not expand to...
View ArticleThreadmilling NPT
OK, I have a thread mill for 14 NPT. Details of the mill are 4 fl diameter .490" loc 1". Material to be cut, brass or aluminum. Any advice on speeds/feed, offset (radius), depth, etc. I looked on-line...
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CNC Lathe cutting rough arcs, need help troubleshooting.
Hello, I'm working on 1995 Supermax TC-2 cnc lathe. I recently purchased this machine after it has been sitting for around 5 years and the previous owner working on it on and off trying to repair it....
View ArticleThread milling: Single point thread mill vs. inserted threading bar
I've finally got my Lagun CNC mill up and running, and I want to try thread milling with it. I've checked out some single pitch thread mills, and holy crap are they expensive. Seems to be that the ones...
View Article5 axis Brother Drill & Tap WHAT!
I really hope this is coming to the states! With 2000 RPM turning function It looks to only be 3+2 A axis - YouTube M140X1 | Machine Tools | Brother
View ArticleBlunt Start on Buttress Threads
Hello, I am making the program for a part that has a 5" - 4 Buttress Thread, and a note on the drawing says, "Blunt Starting Threads". I've never had to make Buttress Threads before, so this is new to...
View ArticleFadal spindle pulley slipped on the shaft -- can that happen?
I have a mid 90s fadal 4020HT. 10k head. Just now it won't orient correctly. Or rather, or will orient correctly... in the wrong orientation. I took off the head covers and watched it through an m19...
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Custom CNC Router / Mill Machine build project
I have a metal fabrication business and have been wanting to get a CNC router / Mill for a long time. I have been doing research for a few months and spent sometime at a few trade shows looking...
View Articlelarge round stock in mill
What is the best way to fixture large diameter round stock in a mill. For example i have a Ø13. peice of 303 stainless thats 9'' long it will sit flat on the table. Whats the best way to hold it? other...
View ArticleNeed help programming G32 (lathe)
I need to cut a "thread" type feature. Unlike a thread, I need to ramp into the part, do the thread, and then ramp back out. I'm thinking G32 will do this. I need to make about 80 passes at it (big...
View ArticleSeeking opinions on an HMC - Okuma MA600HB
I'm in the market for a used 630mm HMC. I'm going to be looking at a 2010 Okuma MA600HB. I have no experience with Okuma machines, other than I believe they're reasonably high quality machines based on...
View ArticleTool recomendation - .626-.627" in A2 - 2.3" thru hole
Looking for suggestions on bands/models to do semi-production (it will be an ongoing job - likely 300 parts per year or more) Thinking reaming will be the way to go for speed as compared to boring....
View ArticleLittle bit of hogging on harder material
3" Iscar H490 Hogging. - YouTube 3" diameter Iscar H490. Material 100QT (330 Brinnel) SFM/RPM - 412/525 IPR/IPM - .0475/25 (5 teeth) WOC/DOC - 2.1"/.214" MRR - 11.2
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