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    Protecting Mill Table Surface Under Long Term Fixture Plates - How To

    Hi All, We are making up some table top fixture plates that are likely to be mounted a long time. Bolted flat over a large area. Removed only for replacement or modification. We don't want the table to rust beneath the plates, on the top or in the T-slots (which could be 2 different...
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    WHAT HAPPENED to My New Machine??

    It was my fault for sure for not stopping the train. I did not see it till 300+ pieces were already sawn. Just swamped. Should have wiped them down anyway. Although the labor cost of wiping down 300-400 pieces might be about the same as pulling the tank, cleaning the machine & replacing the...
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    WHAT HAPPENED to My New Machine??

    It wasn't scale at all. Smooth as silk.
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    WHAT HAPPENED to My New Machine??

    I gave a customer the walk through today to show him our new lathe. We had only run a couple jobs on it and it was still sparkling new. I opened the door to show the customer and saw this!!! What the???!!! We ran a few hundred parts out of 4140 CRA. I did notice when the stock came in it had...
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    Hitachi Parameters Etc Backup Not "Received" by Computer

    Does anyone have a suggestion on how to back up the parameters on our Hitachi Yasnac controlled HT20 & HT25G & Seicos LIII controlled TF-20? We can output the parameters and watch them scrolling as they go, but our DNC software does not receive the files. I think it is our DNC software (DNC...
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    Blaser Coolant & Box Way Rust

    We have been running Blasocut BC40SW for about a year or so now. We have soft water so we add a hardening agent to reduce foaming. We run mostly 4140PHT, Stainless 303/304, some 1045 some hard turned at 50-55Rc, Mild and a little aluminum. We have 9 operators & 15 machines so they can...
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    RS232 Connected USB Stick Memory Available? - Like Old Greco Mini File

    Hi All, The computer we use to up/download programs to our myriad 'vintage' (said politely) machines with Fanuc 10TF/OT/OM/OTD/OTF/Hitachi Multi-L/Seicos J machines died today. We are in a jam. Is there anything out there that would let me stick a USB stick on a machine via the RS230 to use...
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    Coiled Spring 'Guard' for 4mm Nylon Lube Lines?

    WE bought some of the amazon stuff, the gaps between coils will likely be a problem to pull through the track. It doesn't fully shield the hose either. Still looking.
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    Coiled Spring 'Guard' for 4mm Nylon Lube Lines?

    Hi Guys, We had a lube line fail in the hose track on our movable Steadyrest. I cannot locate the coiled spring 'armor' that wraps around the lube line to protect the line from friction and chips that get into the track. Does anyone know where I can get this hose guard? Or the line / guard...
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    Thermal Expansion in 4140 - Solid Disk vs Ring

    Hi PM, Maybe I should have posted this here in the first place. Metrology frequently involves temperature compensation. Calculating thermal expansion in a 4140 HT&Q, 28-32 Rc ring: 6" OD x 4.75" ID by 1.00" Thick. Using a spreadsheet based calculator I found on line it says a 20 degree...
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    Thermal Expansion in 4140 - Solid Disk vs Ring

    Hi PM, Calculating thermal expansion in a 4140 HT&Q, 28-32 Rc ring: 6" OD x 4.75" ID by 1.00" Thick. Using a spreadsheet based calculator I found on line it says a 20 degree temperature differential I should compensate the ID of 4.775 by .0006" (.00057"). Is this correct? Also I was...
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    Recommendation for Fanuc 3TF Monitor Repair or LCD Replacement

    Hi Dan, We have a 80's Okuma Howa that is losing it's 10TF color CRT. Takes an hour at times in the morning to light up and it is getting fuzzy. Do you still have your old monitor? I am looking for a PM function on this site but haven't found it yet... TIA! William
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    Nice 13 x 40 Enterprise / Kirloskar $1800 OBO 220V/3PH

    Price Reduced - $1000 - On your truck in 3 weeks.
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    Nice Startrite Bandsaw Model: H225 - $1000 OBO

    Price Reduced - $500 - On your truck in 3 weeks.
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    Nice 13 x 40 Enterprise / Kirloskar $1800 OBO 220V/3PH

    Nice 13 x 40 Lathe with 6" chuck, inch & metric threading, taper attachment, tailstock & steadyrest. PERFECT size for a home shop. This machine is dirty from sitting but in very good condition. I would not be listing it if I wasn't too busy to swap it out for the old south bend in my home...
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    Nice Startrite Bandsaw Model: H225 - $1000 OBO

    Startrite Bandsaw - Runs Good - Not Automatic Model: H225 230V 3PH 10 x 16 Capacity 1" Blade (5) Blade speeds 50/80/125/200/300 FPM Includes stock conveyor. Located in Kent Ohio We will load on your truck
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    Cincinnati Saber 1250 - Linear or Box - Gear-Belt-Direct

    Thank you for the info. I kind of expected that but could not confirm. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
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    Cincinnati Saber 1250 - Linear or Box - Gear-Belt-Direct

    Hi All, Rejoining after a long hiatus. I am looking at a Cincinnati Saber 1250 VMC, very used, 8000rpm. Can anyone tell me if this machine is box or linear way? Spindle head is belt or gear? Cannot find those sort of details online. TIA, William

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