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Thanks man, I was able to get it apart and clean/dry everything really well. The brake is now working as it should. For anyone else that encounters the same problem you should note that there were...

Hello everyone,

I need some suggestions on how to fix an issue with a Hitachi Seiki lathe. Here's some background info:

The machine is a 1992 HITEC-TURN 23SII. It sat for 3 years with no...

Hey guys,

Simple question here,

Is there a way to select multiple solids as the stock for use in verify?

I have a fixture plate with some mounting hardware and 20 parts, I would like to...

Some modification may be required haha but it works great.


https://youtu.be/ER13oe6pEPM

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the comments. I settled on a warm up program that moves the XYZ axis and ramps up the spindle over 20 minutes.

I was able to make a program that covers the entire...

That worked great.

Thanks.

I was wondering if anyone has an idea on how I could increase spindle RPM using a macro based on the speed the spindle is already running at?

I had something like this in mind:

#3027 + 100 M03...

Hello,

I am writing my own machine warm up program that will ramp up the spindle speed while also moving the XYZ axis.

I would like to know what peoples experiences have been with different...

I went through this issue before:

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/mastercam/133461-mastercam.html#post973842

So for anyone else interested, I got the HFO to have a look and the alignment was perfect.

Haas has made a design change with the draw-bar on the newer mills. The spindle no longer jumps up and...

Here's a better video that shows what's happening. Could anyone else with a mill compare and see if the tool change arm flexes like in this video?

Also it seems to leave a mark on my tapers in two...

I will get another video up at slower rapid speeds.
The machine is under warranty so I will call my HFO, it just takes a bit of time to get someone out. I like to learn how to fix things on my own...

Hey guys,

I was reading through the MIll manual and noticed that pressing shift+coolant on the control will turn the auto air gun on and off. I do not have an auto air gun, however I do have...

Hello,

I recently purchased a VF3-SS and I have a question regarding the tool changer.

When the SMTC arm puts a tool into the spindle, it seems like there might be some mis-alignment. It...

WQD10003

I went with the higher priced JM retention knobs due to their design, the pull-studs are longer with a relief after the threads. It allows the threaded portion of the pull-stud to go deeper inside...

I just went through this process looking for holders for a new machine. (VF-3SS 40taper)

I went with Techniks for everything. Picked up some ER16, ER25, TG100 and facemill arbors. I've used these...

Hey guys,

Just wanted to post an update. The machine has been built, just waiting on delivery. I went with:

VF3-SS
Reinshaw Probing
P-Cool Nozzle
Thru-Spindle Coolant 300psi
Thru-Spindle...

Ydna,

That makes a lot of sense. The difference between those three machines is also curious, the SS is listed to have more thrust than the regular VF.

Max thrust (according to the has...

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback so far.

I had spec'd out the lighting and jog handle as an alternative to the probe.
However, now I'm inclined to agree with you all, I went and saw it work in...

As an example lets say you probe the center of a boss or bore for a 2nd OP. How accurate is the probe? Has anyone ever checked with an indicator after probing?

.001?, .0005?, 0.0001? I have never...

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for opinions and experiences with the following machines:

VF-3 and a VF-3SS (both brand new)

VF-3 $95,445
+ 10,000rpm spindle
+ 24+1 SMTC
+ P-Cool

Would you happen to have a manual, or section of one, that describes in detail how to align the headstock, turret and tailstock?
Also specifically how to reset the center-line after preforming such...

If it is a HAAS machine you could try adjusting setting 52:

Rapid into a Hole on a Mini Mill | Haas

It doesn't seem to be working for me, I've tried 0.0445" and 0.0261" for the diameter, it still looks wrong. Here are some pics:
...

Hey guys,

I'm having a bit of an issue defining a chamfermill correctly.

The tool I've got is a 9Nine chamfermill, it's a single insert 90 deg chamfermill. The insert has a .8mm nose radius.
...

After the offsets for the tool you would like to use have been set with the tool probe or other method try this:

In MDI:

T0101
G00 G54 X10. Z10.
>Cycle start

The machine will move to that...

Well I gave the new post a try and there were still a few things that needed tweaking but with your comments in the new post I was able to find where the problems were are fix them with some trial...

Thanks a bunch ObrienDave,

I will make up some test programs and have a look.

I am curious, does your knowledge of modifying posts stem from experience / trial / error? Or are there some other...

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone could give me a hand modifying a post processor for GibbsCam 2012.

I have made some basic modifications to Mastercam posts in the past but have no experience...