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    Toolrom Mill 40x20 Hurco Vs Milltronics

    If we want to buy toolroom mill with conversational programing.. Which one we should choose and why.? We already have one Hurco we are throwing out..cant get it going( for sale $5K+ rigging) What say you?
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    1/8 NPT internal threeadmill

    I am trying to do threadmilling on the lathe with live tools Npt tap is in the centerline of the part I was hopping there is some magic cycle which you run and puff part is with the thrad No such a cycle It is gildemeister sprint65 machine with 310 fanuc control No Y axis on So if i am not...
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    Member Machtool6 ? New nick?

    Hello A few years back member machtool6 posted something about Index machines. I have one question in this regard... But he is not active since 2012.. New nickname maybe? Sorry for meaningles thread :)
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    Input and Output programs from machine

    Hello all, Here is my sad story :) We have now 2 gildemeister Sprint65 machine which i can not move programs in and out. It is Fanuc 310i control( i hate fanuc btw) Need to be done via USB I can see usb when i connect it . On the control it is 4 and selected under Memory card When i punch...
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    2 Ewag machines available for FREE

    http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/abrasive-machining/ewag-grinding-machine-available-307758/ These 2 ewag machines are available for free now. All you need to pay is rigging cost. We are in Connecticut. For details(if interested) send me a PM.
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    Ewag grinding machine available

    We have couple of Ewag ewamatic machines we are about to unload. One machine have some alarms, other is not under power. We lost interest in these machines and they would be good fit for somebody who already have same kind of machines for spare parts. These machine and our company never really...
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    45 deg T-cutter, 6 mm wide

    I am probably looking for imposible. I need t cutter for doing some 6 mm wide undercu, 3 mm deep. Need to be 45 deg. Idea is to program x and z move simultaniously to achive 45 deg undercut. Does anybody see this as reasonable thinking. If yes who makes such a cutter? Thank you all
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    Back plate chuck adapter

    First off all , i would shot in the leg guy who invented metric and inch system of measuring. I would by law forbid to use either millimeter or inch allen wrenches/screws. Next thing is spindle nose configurations.. Anyway I deal with 5 different kind of machines, of course they all have...
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    Opening hole from .215" to .240" ideas

    Hello all I am having some issues with enlarging existing hole. I use blanks with .215" hole TIR up to .01" Need to have .245" hole at the end within TIR of .001" +/-.ooo5 on the size Do not ask me why is hole .215"& TIR..01" Hole is thru 1.1" long Od is finished at the same set up I do not...
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    Looking for smal indexable insert screw

    I know this should be somwhere else.. I will use it on cnc machine :) I run into one litle problem I am ussing smal ultra dex boring bar for tcmt1.21.2.1 insert Screw have head litlle to big, or sandvik insert have small countersink Either way it wont hurt if screw is longer. I am lookig for...
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    Live tools on lathe, opinions

    Hello all, I am mostly dealing with lathes , with C axis and of course lovely live tools. These live tools are handy of course but pricey as hell too. All "my" machines are vdi turrets, vdi30 and vdi25. So far i did some work i thought would be hard to do. I always have feeling these toys will...
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    How you run inconnel?

    I thought i know everything :) Than i run into inconnel? I have no idea about inconnel, how to run it , what to expect. I use carbide al over.. What usually this crap is run SFM .? Turning, drilling, and cut off Is it possible to run this crap too slow It is short run. I am trying to learn...
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    Parametar write enable on Fanuc 31 iTA control

    I know, you will tel me go to MDI flip the key , and change zero to 1. Does not work , i tried. This is lathe with fanuc 31i control . All i need is to change some parameter, soft limit switch.... Need more travel....it wont let me change damn pwe to 1. Anybody have any experience with...
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    Just wondering why you decide to open your bussiness?

    Weell i work for pretty big machining shop. It is always problem to get good machinist in , i mean really good. Now , here i believe is bunch of good ones , they are self employed, barelly keeping up, doing everything..to get by and have litlle extra. Wondering if you are really good why not...
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    Rigid tapping on 840C Lathe

    Usually i cut threads, this time have to tap . Blind hole, no float in holder ...how to do it rigid? My books doesn`t help me I am sure somebody did it ...i just do not want to break tap.. Thanks for help
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    How to make `perfect` thread

    Hello, I need to finger out how to make thread in 8620 material , single point without any burrs on first and last thread. Thread is outside 1 mm pitch about 1 inch in size. Chamfers are 45 deg and thread is about 59 :).. This is on Late with live tooling , sub-spindle , c axis if this helps...
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    Momory/Flash card trouble

    i have memory card for stupid fanuc control which wont work It is new card 4 GB size for some reason it alarms out. I tried some other from my colleague and it is fine-working. CArd will work on computer.. what is the deal does size matters? I tried on Fanuc 18 control , fanuc 30 and i...
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    Quick change lathe tooling.?

    Hello, We are stepping into unknown territory,...mass production. We are about to run a few parts for years to come 24/365 :) My question is towards quick tool change on our lathes. We will have a few internal and external tools.....small screws , small inserts :) So we want to be...
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    Opinion on Emco cnc lathes, please

    Hello all We are in process of buying new cnc lathe. So i would really appreciate your opinion...of course if you used their machines. Generally how is their quality? we are thinking Emco Hyperturn 45 Thank you
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    Fanuc:Alarm 224 Return to reference point

    Hello I am trying to tap some parts on Graziano CNC with Fanuc 18i-T control. It is with live tool.. i did it only once on this machine ..long time ago... but now for some reason it won`t work I suppose to use macro for it I activate C axis position spindle , bring the tool to start position...

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