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  1. cnctoolcat

    OT: Who Else Rides a Motorcycle?

    I got my first motorcycle back in 2002, a Suzuki Volusia, 800cc cruiser. Sold it a few years back, but got to missing the ride. So last fall, I found the sport-touring bike I wanted, a 2015 Yamaha FZ6R, a 600cc 4-cylinder "set up straight" machine. For the FZ6R, Yamaha re-cam'd the 2000's-era...
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    The IRS is still being incompetent

    So I get a letter from the IRS the other day saying I didn't file the company's 1120S on time. And their penalty is $220 per shareholder, per month! As it turns out, my assistant started mailing everything to the IRS using certified mail, since they had gotten on a kick about claiming we...
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    For Sale: Two Mazak Quick Turn Nexus 350 Lathes

    I have a 2004 Mazak QTN 350, and a 2007 QTN 350-II for sale. These machines came with a shop I purchased a couple of years ago, and are now surplus to our needs. They are located 1/2 mile of Exit 14 of Interstate 81 in Abingdon, VA. These are not your typical ragged-out, worn-out, beat-up...
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    OT: Anybody heard from CaptDave?

    Dave's last post was 2019...anybody keep up with him? ToolCat
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    303 versus 304 stainless

    I am looking for info about 303 and 304 stainless steels. 303 is very machinable, while 304 is a bear -- from what I understand. 304 has better anti-corrosive properties in harsh environments, whereas 303 does better in fresh water/air applications? Cold-rolled hardness and mechanical...
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    IMTS 2020 Cancelled

    I read in “Manufacturing News” that IMTS 2020 has been officially cancelled. I haven’t seen it posted elsewhere here on PM.... Now the major college football conferences are hinting the season may be cancelled...and this sucks for me, as I enjoy college football way better than the...
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    1998 Daewoo Lynx 200A CNC Lathe For Sale

    I am offering a 1998 Daewoo Lynx 200A CNC lathe for quick sale, as we need the floor space at the Cathouse for a larger machine. I purchased the Lynx brand new, and it has been a fantastic machine! These early Lynx machines are 100% true box ways, and this little guy is certainly rigid, and...
  8. cnctoolcat

    The story on the Aug/Sept 2017 CNC West magazine: our friends at Orange Vice!

    No affiliation, just giving a well-deserved "shout-out" to Eric and his crew at Orange Vice. Great story btw, Eric! ToolCat Greg
  9. cnctoolcat

    Fadal Woes: "Axis Controller Does Not Respond to NC"

    When powering up my VMC3016, I get the "Axis controller does not respond to NC" message on the screen. Hitting the JOG button pauses the screen momentarily, but after a few seconds, the same alarm comes back, rolling from bottom to top. The machine is not specifying 'which' axis is not...
  10. cnctoolcat

    Fusion360 or OneCNC for small shop?

    After years of using Mazatrol at the machines, I now want to get into the 21st century with a good CAD/CAM program. My business is changing, and going forward I want the capability to design and machine my own products using solid modeling CAD. After spending a bunch of time here on PM reading...
  11. cnctoolcat

    Great Mazak support page on Facebook

    For any who might be interested, there is a Mazak page on Facebook now, called "Mazak/Mazatrol Programmers and Machinist". It is a very active page, with lots of pictures of machines and parts being made, and lots of problem solving help. I realize it may be sort of a "no-no" promoting another...
  12. cnctoolcat

    Actual selling price of an Okuma GENOS M560-V?

    I got this brochure in the mail, and was curious to see if this is the price you guys are paying for the vmc?
  13. cnctoolcat

    A super clean 1996 Fanuc Robodrill at a great price!

    No affiliation whatsoever with the seller, but I saw this little beauty, and wanted to let my brothers here on PM know it was available. These machines are wicked fast little moneymakers...;) Fanuc Robodrill T10C 1996 CNC Vertical Milling and Drilling Machining Center | eBay The Catman
  14. cnctoolcat

    Interesting brand new Mori Seiki on Ebay...for a cool $750,000

    Wow, what a machine tool. But man, $750k! That kind of money opens up a lot of options when buying a machine tool of this size. Heck, you can tool up an entire cnc machine shop, brand new, for that kind of coin.... Check out the video, it is really impressive. Mori Seiki NT 4250DCG /...
  15. cnctoolcat

    Barcode software for shipping labels??

    A good customer is requiring all vendors to implement new shipping labels with english, as well as barcode. "Barcode 39" to be exact. The labels will have part number, purchase order number, quantity, vendor number, date, etc. Any recommendations for software that will make and print such a...
  16. cnctoolcat

    Project QT28

    A while back I purchased a used 1995 Mazak QT28 turning center. I am going to take you on a journey of how I am rebuilding the machine to prepare it for (hopefully) years of reliable use in my cnc shop. Being primarily a Mazak shop, I have lots of practice diagnosing, repairing, and...
  17. cnctoolcat

    4th axis programming challenge...Help!

    I have a part to machine that is a cam. It seems fairly simple, but a limitation with the Fadal 88HS control is complicating matters for me. Basically the cam is a 6" diameter round part, with a continuous cam slot milled around the circumference. Typically, I would position the tool at...
  18. cnctoolcat

    PM Ad in Modern Machine Shop

    Did you guys catch the full page Practical Machinist ad in this month's Modern Machine Shop? Nice ad, Don. Direct, to the point, eye catching. We PM'rs are now famous...:D
  19. cnctoolcat

    A great deal on Methods (Nakamura) CNC Lathe

    No affiliation, but stumbled across this nice Methods cnc lathe for sale on Ebay. Would be a great deal for one of our Canadian brothers here on PM... AFAIK, this lathe is a re-branded Nakamura Tome, with box ways. METHODS 2-AXIS CNC LATHE - eBay (item 270685745114 end time Jan-08-11 08:45:27...
  20. cnctoolcat

    Help with Fadal 4th axis programming.

    On the ol' trusty 3016, I am machining some parts on 3 sides, 120 degrees apart. Each side has, oh, 5 tools. Right now, I rotate the rotary to cut all three sides, using one tool at a time. Much faster, as the Fadal can rotate the rotary 120 degrees waaay quicker than it can change tools...

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