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    We are in Wichita Kansas. My phone number is...

    We are in Wichita Kansas. My phone number is 316-641-6741. Zack Sinclair
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    Our drawbar pressure is fine. We have gone that...

    Our drawbar pressure is fine. We have gone that route several times. We have started using a brand new tool holder in every new spindle we are putting in, because HAAS is telling us we are abusing...
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    HAAS Spindles are HORRIBLE!!

    Hi guys,

    We are having problems with the spindle taper bell mouthing (lower contact point wears away) on our Haas VR-11. This causes the tool holders to stick in the spindle. A major job that we...
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    I'm in an air conditioned shop and there is...

    I'm in an air conditioned shop and there is nothing around which might change the ambient temperature I've thought of that too. Its not only happening during the night its happening all day, only...
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    Ive checked the tool setter several times and I...

    Ive checked the tool setter several times and I am positive it is down flat and is not moving.

    Yes the table is 120 inches long but is fairly flat. I tried doing several tool changes and nothing...
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    HAAS VR-11 "Z" Drive is floating

    Good morning everyone,

    What a glorious day, one which just starts with problem. I have a VR-11 and have been having a problem for quite sometime now, and I just cant take it anymore I'm hoping...
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    Tool Changer Throwing Tools

    Hi guys,

    I have a HURCO VMX64. The tool changer has the random access pockets. Therefore there are two identical sides to the tool changer which move the tools from the "tool crib" to the...
  8. Ive done several lathe parts similar to what your...

    Ive done several lathe parts similar to what your describing. The best way I have found is to use a boring bar with minimal stickout. Make several passes starting .005 under and work out in .001...
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    I use the Intuitive Programming only when I am...

    I use the Intuitive Programming only when I am swamped. It is occasionally easier to have a machinist simply make a quick MDI program with it. However if I had to do it over again I would not spend...
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    What is the grease you guys find works the best...

    What is the grease you guys find works the best for you?
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    Tool Changer Problems

    I have a HAAS VR-11. The problem Ive been noticing lately, is when i have a tool run for a long period of time (about three hours), when the machine goes to change tools, the tool will stick in the...
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