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Hi all .. I have a VFOE VMC and I need to replace my spindle belts. Just wondering if I have to get them from Haas direct or if I can get them from a different supplier which is local and cheaper ?
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ok thanks guys ... Ill check that out once I get the chance to and keep ya posted.

thanks again fellas

Geof,
I just did that and it acted like you said. Pressure went up just over 20 and then fell back down to about 7psi after a few minutes.

Hi all,
I have a VFOE mill and about every hour I get the low lube,pressure alram. I know it is still going through the same amount of lube, I checked everything over and all seems fine but I still...

You can find that out by contacting your local catia reseller/dealer

George,
You can draw the tool (most common in the upper right hand corner of the orgin) save the file, then when you open your part program file and click create tool you can call up the tool you...

Wow .. 3 posts in total and they all ask the same question.

Goodluck with that.

I think this is what you are looking for

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14485

What size of Endmill are you running ?
But Im going to assume since it is a bridgeport that you should be able to max out your spindle speed and feed once you find a depth of cut that works.

I could write your simple program for you but I have never worked with that kind of controller that uses that code. I am not familiar with it at all.

Maybe if you post what kind of control you...

right click your desktop ... properties ... settings ... advanced ...
troubleshoot.
There you will find the hardware acceleration. It normally takes about 3 clicks down to function properly.

It sounds like it could be a toolnose vector problem.
Are you using tool compensation on this ?

Try changing your lead in lead out to 107% for both to give it some more room then just the rad of the tool.
One reason may be that you give only the rad of the tool for lead in/lead out and also...

Use cutter comp "control". This is the setting in mastercam where you have to manually input the radius of the tool in the offsets page.

If your control can work with cutter comp "wear" I would...

If you are manily working with Alum. I would say two flute to eliminate rubbing cutting edges and to increase chip evacution. Four flute will rub causing wear and will gum/clog up easier, even more...

Make a backup copy of your post processor first.
Then open it and look for the line:
arcoutput : 0 #0 = IJK, 1 = R no sign, 2 = R signed neg. over 180
under general output settings
change...

Take the DXF files or draw the tool yourself in MCX. Now save that as a MCX file to the lathe/tools directory and name it as you please.
Now when you go to use it you have to create custom tool and...

Allen,

I beleive you need a ProE converter to convert the file first. If you can upload your file I can have someone convert it for you, as I did not pay for the coverter since I dont work with...

ahhh I understand what your saying now. My aploigies

I took a look around a couple other fourms to see how to force this on each line but I found nothing. I myself have not come across the need...

are you saying you want to know on each line wheater or not your in G01, G02, G03, G00 etc. and for your feed to be displayed as well ?

I dont know your machine or control and how much space it...

I am not to sure on your question as I do not run a Haas lathe but maybe you could find out what you want in this sub-form http://www.cnczone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

or maybe ask your...

I believe the reason for this is Mastercam uses the center point of the letter for its spacing and not the distance between each letter.
Ive had this occur as well, only thing I did was...

Ask your reseller for Mastercam ... he/she will be able to help you.

Im not trying to say this is a bad idea, it does work for a lot of applications, but for a hole that deep and relieving the EM would cause worse deflection, and this is something you dont want for a...

It sure is.
What Cam software are you using ?
You might have to do some updating to a post file tho.

Can you post your file ?

The indexable cutter or single point is the way to go. This will save you from running any spring passes and mesuring after each pass. If a bar is set right you only have to work it in once to get...

For the 1018 try 1200RPM and 7IPM - .450 for first peck and .235 for following pecks with full retract.

For the 4140 try 750RPM and 3.5IPM - use a chip break cycle with .020 for chip clearance and...

can you post your file on here so we could have a look at it ?

What toolpath are you using ? and could upload your file so we could take a look at what you are trying to achive ?