Minor staining on aluminum parts using TrimSol which I have been using here...
I am having a minor problem with staining on aluminum parts right after machining. For example if I am running two parts on the pallet by the time the second part is done the first part has some light...
View ArticleHELP with plunging holes in A-2
7/8" diameter A-2 (not heat-treated yet). I need to put holes with a square bottom that are .122" diameter +/-.002" x .134" deep. I tried just plunging with a 4 flute carbide .120" diameter end mill...
View Articlelooking for information on twin turrent lathes
I am looking for information about twin turrent CNC lathes.. I am exploring the use of a twin turrent lathe to contour rifle barrels by cutting with both turrents at the same time opposite of each...
View ArticleYCI Supermax vmc picking wrong tool
Hi I have a supermax 1988 model ycm-vmc-72a. when I call tool 17 it picks tool 20. I tried to change the current to0l in NC/PC then first time it changes correct at first time and the next time went...
View ArticleLong 0.906" drill needed
Does anyone know where we could get long 0.906" drill (need to go 27" deep) ? We were suppose to get one but now we are told 4 more weeks till they make them. Regular HSS drill or spade drill would be...
View ArticleDo you need to chamfer bars going into bar feeds?
We always chamfer the ends of round steel bars because all of our CNC lathes use bar feeds and if you don't chamfer them the bar will rattle and vibrate. Does anyone know how to get away from that?...
View ArticleNeed a new Fanuc Servo Amp, anyone dealt with redrive inc in Chicago?
so far everyone has quoted me double or triple what these guys have for a price. they also promise 3-5 day turn around and a 1 yr warranty. Yaskawa & FANUC Service - Repair Exchange Free Evaluation...
View ArticleHiring, what do you call this?
I'm looking to hire someone, but I'm not sure what to call what I need. In my area "machine operator" pays about $9-10 an hour, based on the craigslist postings and payscale.com "Machinist" pays more...
View ArticleTormach Z-Axis clunking... is the worm gear stripped??? (see video)
Hey guys, I'm so pissed... my Tormach 1100 is less than a month old with hardly any usage and now it's got this issue. See the video I took. Notice about half-way through it sounds like it slips a few...
View ArticleDoes Tormach have a competitor?
Looking to jump into the CNC world, but cannot do so with a 25k VMC, nor do I have the space for one unfortunately (at least not yet). I was just curious if tormach had any competitors? I have looked...
View ArticleUnload of 4500lb Millport CNC Knee Mill
Ok this is the way I did it but do not try this. I bought my Mill from a company called Rayco. Went up to Des Plains, IL to pick it up. Unloaded it tonight. Learned few things. 1. Most awesome trailer...
View ArticleBest tool for side milling and facing aluminum fast with great surface finish?
I have quite a few of a part to make. It's basically a cube of alumium 5" on the sides, the top gets faced, the sides get cleaned up, and a 1.5" radius fillet is put on two of the cube's corners the...
View ArticleFirst try on D2 62Rc(video)
In an effort to perfect our speeds and feeds while hardmilling, this is the first try. Its not right yet, but far from a failure. I apologize for the language at the end, but I do not edit my videos....
View ArticleAnyone using this style cutter from Ingersoll?
I'm considering switching my apk style insert cutters to this style. They are claiming them to be able to take a bigger cut on lighter duty machines because they are more free cutting, inserts are...
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Adding a CNC router / mill to the shop 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 ArticleAC servo rotor jumps when turning by hand, how bad is the damage?
Hello, I've been chasing finish problem on my CNC lathe and noticed that one of the axis motors doesn't turn smoothly compared to the other motor but instead jumps between poles and feels like a...
View ArticleMach3 Motor Tuning Rapid Problem
I just recently bought a Grizzly G8689 (X2 Mill) off craigslist that had already been converted to CNC. I got everything but the computer that it was configured to. I am trying to set up my computer...
View ArticleFanuc OM-C Memory Help
Hi, I recently had some issues with my Supermax Rebel 1 with Fanuc OM-C control and had to re enter some parameters including the 900 option parameters. My issue is that when the machine was powered...
View ArticleMicrosoft word
I am going to the local business college to get a milling certificate. One of the classes is Microsoft word.Next will be Excell. My home computer only has word starter,and it isn't working for some of...
View ArticleDoes anyone use a centering scope in a professional environment?
Like the title says, does anyone use a centering scope in their shop or are they toys for the hobby market? We have mainly big machines where I work: 200 inch VTLs, boring bars and bridge mills. We...
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