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    Looking for software to make blueprints from solid model

    I use mastercam to make solids when needed, but sometimes the customer provides the solids as well. I know mastercam will do it with a bunch of extra steps, just looking to see if someone knows of other programs that will do it as well.
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    Looking for software to make blueprints from solid model

    I'm Looking for software to make blueprints from an existing solid model. I got a quote from solidworks a couple weeks ago and they want 8k for basic solidworks, which is nearly double thier pricing from just a few years ago. I only need to make prints a few times a year, it would never even...
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    Preventing black spots on aluminum

    I was machining a bunch of aluminum parts and some of the parts developed black spots on them. The parts were cleaned in water and blown dry right after they came out of the machine, so its something in the coolant or on my hands. Is there a spray or something I can dip the parts in that will...
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    Dampened external turning

    I didnt think about it that way; thanks.
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    Dampened external turning

    I need to turn a part that has a 3/8 diameter stem that is 6" long using with a live center. My experience is that its going to chatter like crazy. I have a dampened bore bar and it works great, but I am wondering if there dampened tools for external turning. I looked online, and found nothing...
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    Need Wenzel Opendmis help

    I bought a barely used CMM that was new in 2012 that has Opendmis V5.0 I was able to use the help manual to figure out how to use the machine and measure things manually and automatically, but need help creating and saving programs. What would be really helpful is if someone could make a...
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    CNC Lathe turns OD's well, but does not repeat when boring

    I bought the machine used. Its a 2012 machine, but has 4400 cut hours on it and was used for second ops (airchuck work, which is what I use it for) I used to manage the shop where all the machines I currently have. This specific machine was the least expensive machine there, so when someone...
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    CNC Lathe turns OD's well, but does not repeat when boring

    UPDATE - the turret was tipped in from a crash, small bore bars were rubbing on the side of the tool which caused erratic sizes on small bores (less than .1") a long time ago I made a bunch of parts for panavision that had 2 counterbores with a .0001" tolerance and .0001" runout tolerance...
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    CNC Lathe turns OD's well, but does not repeat when boring

    it doesnt repeat, which is the problem. im trying to hold .0004" tolerance on the bore, it varies way more than that part to part. The issue is that it only has this issue while boring, not turning. The other machines have no issues, its only this machine and its an issue on every job. I have...
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    CNC Lathe turns OD's well, but does not repeat when boring

    The bore has a good finish. no lines or steps.
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    CNC Lathe turns OD's well, but does not repeat when boring

    hydraulic pressure is good. doesnt matter which station its in.
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    CNC Lathe turns OD's well, but does not repeat when boring

    solid carbide coated bore bar removing .002" depth of cut, 1500 rpm .0007" feed. bore tapers bigger in the back. Doesnt matter what the material is. Others have complained about this machine, but I figured it was something they were doing wrong. Apparently it has an issue on every job.
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    CNC Lathe turns OD's well, but does not repeat when boring

    I have a Doosan Lynx 220A that has a repeatability issue. We machine smaller parts, usually less than .5" in diameter with bores less than .25" regularly. The machine will turn OD's straight and consistant all day long, but if you are boring an ID it doesnt repeat. I get a large amount of...
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    Need recommendation for CNC Machine repair near Dallas TX

    I bought several Doosan CNC's and they need leveled and most likely an alignment. is there any CNC maintenance or service places near Dallas?
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    Ear Buds

    I dont allow them, but I do allow a radio. I used to allow them, but machines would get crashed because they werent listening to the machine. I shoud also point out that the majority of the staff that had ear buds in were chonic low performers. I suspect it was because their attention was on...
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    What is this tool for?

    Into the trash can it goes.
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    What is this tool for?

    the cabinet was mostly full of carbide drills (Yay!) and lathe tool holder clamps and screws. There was also some new kennametal cat50 shrink fit holders.
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    What is this tool for?

    they are about 4" in length.
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    What is this tool for?

    I bought a cabinet at a Haliburton auction and it was loaded. Not sure what its for? Anyone know what this is? Im thinking its a broach to notch parts but Ive never seen anything like it.
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    ERP systems

    Not for me either, but I will contact them via email anyways, these places seem to always have workarounds.

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