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I have a Hass VF1 looking for customers
Honestly, not a terrible idea. Start building stuff, make contacts, and build a portfolio of work knowing you're not making money. Better yet, start making your own product.- metal-ica
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- Forum: CNC Machining
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When does NET30 start?
multi-year / multi-machine / $250 an hour .... don't complain- metal-ica
- Post #16
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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15K Spindle Warmup Dilemma
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I have a 2023 DNM5700. Is the coolant/chip management really supposed to be this terrible?
These guys might be able to help.... www.swarf-unlimited.com/- metal-ica
- Post #24
- Forum: CNC Machining
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How would you build a sound proof compressor room?
Curious....how do you have these hooked up? A primary and if it can't keep up the 2nd compressor kicks in automatically and so on? -
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Where can I rent a pickup that allows more than 10000# trailer towing?
It's always easier to ask forgiveness then permission. Just do it and let us know how it goes! -
Why do they want thousands for a heat shrink tool machine?
I was talking to the regofix guy and he said that shrink fit holders start losing their runnout spec after 10 heat/cool cycles. I imagine using a torch would only exacerbate that. Does anyone have experience of the heat shrink holder degrading with time and how bad is it? -
Starrett goes private
I'm conflicted because I'm very much a capitalist. BUT, we as a nation subsidize farmers for food security. Shouldn't there be a way to subsidize our steel mills / rare earth mines / metrology & manufacturing companies for the greater good of national security? I don't have the answers but... -
FS: Haas HRT210H w\trunnion, Kurt Vise and Servo Control Box
This HRT210H was bought at auction in 2008 and has never been used in production....very low mileage. Comes with A-Frame support, 6" Kurt 3610V vise and servo control box Very good condition. Located in Hayward, CA for pick up is preferred. Shipping can be discussed but would need to get...- metal-ica
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- Forum: Machinery for Sale or Wanted
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Sentry Business insurance
If you insure for $300/ft and have a total loss … you can get a public adjuster to help you justify the $300 (and maybe 150% of that depending on your policy). You can pocket that money and have your local builder build it for $125 or whatever. At least I know that’s how it works in...- metal-ica
- Post #24
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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Sentry Business insurance
I had Sentry in the past and just resigned with them because they came in about 20% cheaper for 2024. I didn't have any significant claims with them but a friends shop burned down. Sentry had a check in his hand day one and covered everything generously with no hassles. I have another friend...- metal-ica
- Post #3
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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Quick Mastercam Question
Who said anything about a finishing toolpath? OP said... "Is it possible to ramp inward twords the center?? Like how Dynamic Face will step over a certain percentage?" The answer to that is yes. I guess I'm not understanding what MasterCAM can't do. -
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