Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Largest Manufacturing Technology Community on the Web
Stay Connected:
Search results
-
T
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... -
T
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... -
T
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...- texasmci
- Thread
- Replies: 5
- Forum: CNC Machining
-
T
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... -
T
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...- texasmci
- Thread
- Replies: 24
- Forum: CNC Machining
-
T
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?- texasmci
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
-
T
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. -
T
Need recommendation for shipping CNC machines
I am buying 4 cnc machines from a previous employer (2 lathes, a 40x20 mill and a grinder) and Im looking for recommendations of a transport company to ship the machines from Los angeles to Dallas on an air ride truck.- texasmci
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
-
T
Place to lap anvils on Micrometers
I hase an Etalon 50 millionths indicating micrometer that I need to have the anvils lapped. I used to use a place to do this but they dont take repair work anymore. i talked with a couple places and they said they would get it within 1 graduation, which to me is not acceptable and not even... -
T
Need grinding wheel hubs for Tschudin grinder
I bought an older tschudin grinder from a previous employer but it doesnt have any grinding wheel hubs. I think its an HTG-400. Anyone know where I could get some that would fit this machine?- texasmci
- Thread
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Abrasive Machining
-
T
ERP systems
Looking at purchasing an ERP system to make work orders, track orders, costs, inventory and purchasing. I have been using JobBoss for the last decade and jobshop the decade before that. I am looking for something that is cheap to get into but effective. Jobboss is getting rediculously...- texasmci
- Thread
- Replies: 45
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues