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Yes, that was the problem, lots of swarf and acetal dust all over the switch. We gave it a good clean down and so far, no more problems.

Thanks

Thanks Geof, got it sorted.

Hi to you all, we have a small problem with the TL1 Lathe. When we power it up on a morning, sometimes it has problems referencing the Z axis, the saddle will move slowly in a Z+ direction as it...

Hi to you all, recently I came across the term "Prismatic Milling". Could someone explain to me what exactly prismatic milling means?

Many thanks.

Hi, bit of a novice question this but here goes.

On our newest Haas TM3, (2008 manual tool change) I can input different Tool numbers and G43 H numbers to the same tool without any problem, eg
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Thanks for the reply Tim, we have a small Haas TM3 with a max spindle speed of 4k that is quite new but the VF4 is 1997 so as you say, 2 seconds to get to 6k isn't that bad. No idea about the power...

Hi, we just bought a second hand Haas VF4 and got it wired up this afternoon. I have been running a few trial programs on it and have noticed that when the spindle starts, it takes a while to reach...

Phew, solved it!

Quite simple, tool call needs to be on its own line, no G codes on that line.

Working fine again! :)

Hi, just to explain a little bit better.....I want to do a facing cut so i program the following (metric)

G00 X50. Z0.
G01 X-2. F.2

When I run the program, the following happens. The tool...

Hi to you all, I am running a Colchester 2005 Multiturn Lathe with a Fanuc oiTC control and a strange thing has started happening. All the X dimensions I program are being executed in the Negative...

Thanks for the replies guys, so really the key to 2 start threads is the Z axis start points for each G76 cycle, Pitch divided by number of starts gives you the "step" value Z increment to add to the...

Hi to you all, got a job coming up which requires a M16 X 1.5mm (pitch) Internal 2 start thread. I have never cut a 2 start thread on a Haas Lathe (TL1) before so would appreciate any guidance.
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Thanks for the replies, it's a lot cooler in the factory this morning and the tool changer is now working fine again. I have a few hours before the sun moves round to this part of the building and...

I think the heat is getting to me too, should have explained a little better. When I press the tool release button, nothing happens at all, the draw bar isn't even attempting to release the tool, its...

Hi to you all, having a bit of a problem with the Haas TM3 Mill. Its the basic model so requires a manual tool change.

Lately i have been experiencing problems with it, I press the release button...

Hi to you all, was wondering if anyone has any experience of machining carbon fiber?

We have some carbon fiber tubes (1.500 inch OD 1.250 inch ID) that have been sawed to length which just need...

Hi to you all, I recently started a new job and they are using XR2 Express. I know its an old system but its ok for most of the items we manufacture.

However, having used XR3 Advantage in my...

Hi, just want to check the rules for applying comp on the Haas Control. The last CNC lathe I programmed in Fanuc G code was an old Colchester and with that I had to.........

Apply comp on a line...

Thanks Geof, its beginning to make sense now, I am guessing the control has been designed with the production machines in mind which have the rear mounted tool post. Its funny, I thought I was...

Hi Pix Man, I really appreciate the fact you went to quite some length to help me but I am a lowly setter/programmer/operator and unfortunately I do not control the purse strings (fortunately some...

Hi to you all, I recently started a new job and in the tool room we have a small Haas TL1, not a production machine but ok for the fiddly little components we make.

I am in at the deep end with...

I ended using a spiral point tap but I bottled out on going to full depth with it. Just finished the holes off with a bog standard hand plug tap and being very careful. ;)

Thanks

Thanks for the help and advise, managed to get through this job without any major trauma. :)

Lifted from a suppliers website.............

Tool Steel O1 is a medium alloyed oil hardening steel with excellent cutting force and toughness, the excellent dimensional stability reduces...

Gauge plate is a high carbon tool steel, usually pre machined then hardened. It is used for making gauges etc. Hope that helps

Hi to you all, got a tricky little job coming up next week involving drilling and tapping a number of 2mm holes in gauge plate.

The holes will be 5mm deep blind holes, I will be tapping them on a...

Hi Nambder1, I had been away from Haas for 7-8 years too and to make things worse, I had been running a Siemens Shopmill Control during those years so when I got to play with the Haas again I was...

Does anyone know the cost of the transfer from OneCnc if I buy a used seat?

Thanks

You might find this interesting, especially at 0.20 seconds, you can see the change in line speed from one end of the screw to the other :)

‪Kinsley Timing Screw Combiner and...

Hi guys, many apologies for my lack of input lately to this thread, feel like I have deserted you. This might sound familiar but our work plan seems to change with every phone call, other problems...