Please be sure to include the machine make, model, and control being used.  EX: Makino A61 with Fanuc 31i

There have been several posts in the past where some, if not all of this information is left out.  It will help speed up the response time in answering questions by providing all of these things.

Posted by codyst on 2008-02-07 15:29 | Comments

I am reworking a 1995 hitachi seiki va 35 and I am looking for new rubber around the windows, any ideas?

Posted by smach on 2008-03-14 19:36 | Comments

could anyone tell me if fanuc is much defferent than a haas control are the g codes & m codes

Posted by cnapier on 2008-03-14 13:59 | Comments

Looking for someone in the GUELPH Kitchener area of Ontario with experience on the STL programming on these Controllers ?

Posted by Mustang on 2008-03-10 13:25 | Comments

i have an alarm for the past three days (CTL magnetics Alarm 1550)
don't have the alarm code book for the lc-10 okuma.
anyone with info to cheer.
thanks
Jean

Posted by aciertec on 2008-02-16 17:44 | Comments

on an Takisawa EX-108 Lathe
It has been a couple of years since we mounted the three jaw on the the lathe and now I need to change the signal that tell the control that the chuck is closed.  In my manual we have penciled in that M88 and M89 does this under MID.  I have tried it with the parameter write bit switched on and off.  I do not have the Fanuc 21i parameter manual.  I did not know one existed until yesterday and we can't get it here quick enough.  There is no manual switch to change as some have suggested.  I did this a couple of times when we first got the lathe but I am stumped now.  We are way behind on the job that we had promiced on monday.

Thank you
Eagle View

Posted by eagle_view on 2008-01-26 08:49 | Comments

Anyone here planning on going to IMTS this year?

Posted by codyst on 2008-01-23 14:07 | Comments

Purchsed a vacuum pump off EBay several months ago and never really got around to checking it out. discovered it's a 50 Hz motor and need to convert to 60Hz. Is there a inexpensive converter on the market that will convert 60 Hz to 50Hz in the 220v 3 phase range.

Thanks,

Ben

Posted by bherr on 2008-01-19 11:30 | Comments

Hi all,

Great to find a forum like this, and I apologise in advance if a fire off a few stupid questions as I go! I'm new to the world of CNC but getting hold of a table would help me out a lot at work and I really need a bit of guidance as to the best budget machine for starters.

One of my problems (of which I have many!), is that I'm in the UK, and I really haven't found anything here that would come close to the sort of equipment the US is blessed with.

I've been looking at PlasmaCAM, PracticalCNC, Dynatorch and Torchmate. I'm leaning toward the PlasmaCAM unit, but I'm ready to take on board some experienced advice.

I'm pretty sure I want X-axis control facility, and it would be nice to be able to swap out plasma for a router (something I believe the PlasmaCAM doesn't do). I guess I'm still at the stage where I need a checklist of criteria to compare products.

Bear in mind we are talking the budget end of the market, but I'm definitely not just going to go for the cheapest.

Any thoughts gratefully received!

Posted by diggerboy on 2008-01-16 16:06 | Comments

Will 100' 14 Ga. extension cord plus 50' of 12 Ga. extension cord supply adequate power for  this 4 hp chainsaw?

Or is there a better configuration in gauge?

I will also consider a 3.5 hp, but I would prefer the above saw.

I was advised the 2 extension cords configuration "MIGHT" work per the Poulan rep. He wasn't certain and I can't buy this chainsaw until I am.

I have to be able to use it minimally 150' from the power supply or I'll have to buy a gas powered chainsaw.

I'm trying not to disturb my neighbors.

Thanks
John B.

Posted by BBruce on 2008-01-15 13:01 | Comments

I've been tasked to coordinate a CNC Troubleshooting module for a Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship. Can any one recommend courseware or curriculum for this?
Thanks

Posted by FORK on 2008-01-11 07:24 | Comments

we are getting machine coolant in our external chiller unit for the spindle , and do not know how a closed smytem is letting this happen . we have drained the unit 3 times now because of coolant in the hyd system . any suggestions on this would greatly be apprecatied............

Posted by InnerCNCTech on 2008-01-08 09:02 | Comments

I posted something last night, but only one person has replied. I am trying to get my husband some decent tools for Christmas. He has an old Chevelle, but no good tools. I'd love to surprise him with some. Can you fellas please recommend some tools. Otherwise I'll be buying something that will be returned the following week. Yikes! Please take a second to help me out.
Thank you.

Posted by tffnylpz on 2007-12-18 16:31 | Comments

I'm trying to buy my husband some decent tools for Christmas. He wants to working on his 1968 Chevelle. I would like some power tools - possibly a compressor, etc, but I have no idea where to begin. Please recommend some tools. He really doesn't have much at all, as far as "good" tools.

Posted by tffnylpz on 2007-12-17 13:32 | Comments

I have just bought the cnc punch press above but have no idea about pricing jobs on it . A job that would take me two days to punch on my single head Pierce-All only takes three hours on the centrum . Any advice would be fantastic .

Dave

Posted by david cockburn on 2007-12-01 15:48 | Comments

The vertical CNC lathe is provided with hydraulic counterbalance for vertical axis. Please explain how to adjust/set the counterbalance pressure and also axis tuning for the verical axis.

Posted by prabhu58 on 2007-11-24 02:16 | Comments

A vertical CNC lathe is being refurbished with Fanuc-0i-TC system with Alpha HVi series motors for X& Z, alphaHVi series spindle motor. The machine has also been reconditioned mechanically.The machine is functioning properly but there is further improvement required in surface finish on the job.The position feedback is provided with SONY magnetic scales for X & Z.
1. Please inform what all factors influence the surface finish on the job.
2. Please explain clearly the procedure for axis drive optimisation for above. There is a deviation of axis( 10 micron)when a dial is put on the m/c and the axes are in position control loop. what are the parameters to be adjusted for proper optimisation?

Posted by prabhu58 on 2007-11-24 01:41 | Comments

I need to know how to get to the history  page showing what buttons have been pushed. With having to learn maintenance at my new job it gets annoying when a machine crashes because it was put into metric. i think the machines have a fanuc 16 or 18t controller, and holding people accountable for their mistakes is a priority.

Posted by mike_sr32 on 2007-11-21 18:03 | Comments

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n320g97s533m04
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N340G50S2500
N350G96S250M08
N360G1Z0.F1.5
N370X92.8
N380G3X94.34Z-.593R.8
N390G1X94.695Z-1.246
N400G3X94.75Z-1.453R.8
N410G1Z-13.6
N420G2X95.55Z-14.R.4
N430G1X117.85
N440G3X119.45Z-14.8R.8
N450G1Z-21.55
N460G2X120.25Z-21.95R.4
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N480G3X130.Z-23.1R1.2
N490G1X132.828Z-21.736
N500G0X160.
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N520M09
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Posted by martin on 2007-11-08 10:54 | Comments

can someone  help me figure out what parameter will disable the machine(Star SV-32jII) from running without the barfeeder  in the automatic cycle?  this is very dangerous on a swiss machine when running long parts at the end of the bar.

Posted by mike_sr32 on 2007-10-25 19:55 | Comments

I have been conned into repairing this dinosaur and got it going well. Just one problem remaining, when choosing tool 335 it punches 36, is this a parameter fault? How can it be fixed? Does anyone have, or  know where I can get or buy a service manual in English, we have one in Japanese and cannot comprehend it.  Any help is gratly apreciated.

Posted by Henry Banninger on 2007-10-09 17:55 | Comments

How achive Rz-6.3, Rt 10?

Posted by Manoj Pawar on 2007-10-06 00:17 | Comments

I come from DMG programming,  I don,t know if anyone is familiar with  the software, but I can call a G39L.1 R.02 and it will adjust the tool leghth .1 and the radius .02 +or -. Is the ABC offsets on the fanuc the same way and if so can you give me a line example. I also am currently programming on a Viper vmc with a mitsubishi control, does anyone know if this can be done  on this machine and how, the programming manual is M.I.A.   Thanx
Anthony

Posted by Anthony Magnolia on 2007-10-05 13:45 | Comments

Hi
In our company we retrofitted one HMC with "FANUC 0iMC" control .But we are facing one problem , When the machine powered on machine default offset  shows G54 instead of G53.
    Can I get solution on this problem.

Thank U

Posted by bhushan on 2007-10-04 07:43 | Comments

I am designing 2 Hydraulic fixtures for a 630mm horizontal machining center and one of the requirements is that it has a pressure monitoring system that will shut the machine down if it has a sudden loss of pressure. The pallets will not be plumbed or wired directly so I need a wireless system that will send out a signal to shut down the machine in case of emergency or interrupt a circut that will cause an error.

Has anyone used anything like this or know a good resource to find it?

I found a unit made by Vektor, but it must be within 8" of the receiver and is not a constant pressure monitor.

Any help would be much appreciated.

-Tyler

Posted by kcmelty on 2007-09-10 18:30 | Comments

Turrent extends then indexes but upon retracting it doesnt reach turrent   signal prox. It is a hydraulic driven motor and cylinder in same housing. There is a flow control when adjusted turrent retracts to make turrent signal prox but it is not consistant which leads to the same alarm. I do hear suction as if there is air in the line  which leads me to believe the problem could be with the directional valve or inside the housing with the cylinder. This is an older machine but new to our facility which we have no spare parts for. We are begining to troubleshoot the problem by replacing the directional valve first, but there is a two week wait for the part to come in and the machine is down. If anyone has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.THE MACHINE BUILDER IS DAINICHI.we are receiving dirtional valve and replacing hoses  on 8 - 27 . will update with results perhaps somone els may benifit from documentation. END RESULT WE PLACED TOOLS EVENLY AROUND TURRENT TO DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT (SHOT IN THE DARK) . MACHINE STARTED TO WORK WITHOUT FAILURE. DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS WORKED AND DON'T TRUST IT TO BE A PERMANENT FIX .BUT CONTENT THAT IT'S UP AND RUNNING PRODUCTION. SUGGESTION CAME FROM FANUC TECH.

Posted by ovillago on 2007-08-21 20:57 | Comments

opinions on a program you have used to track your CNC machines maint schedule, costs, labor, parts inventory, ect..

Posted by keo2322 on 2007-08-18 09:27 | Comments

I am looking for a turret with live tool, i.e. a turret with minimum 4 tool positions in which the tools are driven.
the problem is that i am not familiar with this type of device and do not know just few brands making this turrets, all of them in europe, i.e. SAUTER , Duplomatic.
can anyone introduce american manufacturers? or others?
thanks in advance,

Posted by sepeher on 2007-08-11 03:46 | Comments

Can anybody please help me, I am looking for suggestions of routine preventative maintenance on (1) Hitachi VM40 II Milling Machine & (2) Hitachi Hitec Turn 20S II Lathe.

What sort of routine weeky / monthly maintenance would you expect to carry out.

Please email me @ "Stuart46NorthWest@yahoo.co.uk"

Thanks in advance
Stuart

Posted by Stuart1955 on 2007-08-02 05:26 | Comments

I have been gathering info for a new CNC purchase. I started out with the idea of retrofitting my knee mill to 3 axis but after searching diferent forums I have concluded that a Fadal TRM mill or a Haas TM-1 bed style mills would be a much better choice and at a comparable cost. Last known price that I can find for a base unit Fadal TRM is $20,000 http://www.ipnews.com/archives/westec/m … al_trm.htm and the price for a Haas TM- 1 base unit is $22000 http://www.haascnc.com/VMC_PRICE_TM.asp#toolroom .There is alot of Haas TM 1 owners out there but I have not found any Fadal owners. Does any one have any experience with the Fadal TRM or the control? I am somewhat new to cnc milling (currently have a manual mill & cnc plasma machine) so I need a user friendly easy to learn control. I have a small 2 man shop and we need the machine for proto type and low production use. Both these machines are at the upper limits of our budget so before pulling the trigger on a purchase I hoped to gather more info on the Fadal. It seems that Haas has much more after sale support availible than Fadal which is also very important to me. Thanks for any feedback you might have to offer! What is the best machine to buy???

Posted by magma-joe on 2007-07-15 08:37 | Comments

I have a old mansfort lathe in which i need to do threading with higher pitch values(18.5mm). the maximum cutting feedrate is 2300mm/min in the fanuc oit series system. which restrict me from going to high cutting parameters. the max rapid of the machine is 10000mm/min. so how much can i increase the cutting feedrate to reduce the cycle time. now rpm value in only 116.

Posted by girish_winle on 2007-06-20 08:32 | Comments

Hello:

I have a cnc lathe with a fanuc controller 6T-B
to sets the tools use G50 in the program there is
to many diferent ways how to set the tools. if
I set G50 for the first tool following the manual
proccedures everyting is working fine. The problem
comes if I use G50 for a 2nd or 3rd tool in the program.
the control don't read G50 for other tools.

Does any one that know this type of controller
and how to set it up?


                                                             Thank you

Posted by danielcat on 2007-06-06 12:04 | Comments

I'm roughing 6061-T6 alum bar(3/4" X 2"X8") in high production. I have been using a 3/4" 4 flute Tin coated em mfg by Strasman PN 85-510. I'm running at 60 inches/min at .120 depth. Does anybody have suggestions on another brand or style of cutter?

Posted by Fastcars on 2007-05-09 12:29 | Comments

Alarms, alarms, alarms.

414 servo alarm: x axis detect error
414 servo alarm: z axis detect error
414 servo alarm: 3 axis detect error
351 spc alarm: x axis communication
350 spc alarm: z axis pulse coder
351 spc alarm: z axis communication
350 spc alarm: 3 axis pulse coder
351 spc alarm: 3 axis communication

Posted by InnerCNCTech on 2007-04-18 06:25 | Comments

I am trying to download Hurco conversational programs to my laptop.   The floppy drive does not work.
We replaced the floppy drive but still doen't work.  Hurco thinks it's something on the motherboard.  My company won't go for a new motherboard.   I just want to back-up the conversational programs stored on the machine's hard drive.  I don't need to edit or view them, simply bak them up.  Tried several free trial DNC programs, they all say they can do it .  So far none have worked.  The NC programs go in and out no problem.   Any Suggestions.

Posted by kmc5266 on 2007-04-10 12:52 | Comments

Hi everybody,

My question is about cutting an internal thread on a CNC lathe using a tap, while I did that many times on a milling machine (calculating the feedrate is no big deal and G84 command reverses the spidle rotation automatically at the end of the cut), my question is, does that apply on a CNC lathe also? Which G code would that be?

I noticed that lathe threading tools are special tools that look like a normal turning tool (or a boring bar in case of internal threading), is it possible to cut threads on a CNC lathe using a tap?

I have a spring-loaded tool that I usually use on the milling machine and I found a way to hold it on the lathe turret.

The thread I am trying to cut is an M8, 30mm deep into grade 1010 steel

Thanks

Sam.

Posted by Impala on 2007-03-17 10:51 | Comments

How do I remove the partial first and last thread after threading on a CNC lathe. Is there a name for this operation?

Posted by Garry on 2007-03-06 00:25 | Comments

Company I work for is in the market to by additional CNC equipment. We have Mitsubishi RA90 EDM which proved to be not very reliable. No I picked Charmilles Robofil 440cc. We are cutting aluminum and test cuts seems very promissing in redusing the cut time on those parts. Personally only met people who had to say good about this machine. just wonder if other opinions egxist.
Regarding SMW. Currently our Mori Seiki lathes are equiped with LNS barfeeders. For new machine re-seller is offering SMW Spacesaver 2300 100% electric barfeeder and and Ultimate Chuck with fast jaw changeover from the same SMW systems. If anybody have ANY experience or opinion about following equipment feedback would be appreciated. Thanks,

Posted by Rolandas on 2007-02-27 08:05 | Comments

I'm drilling 316 SS. .200 dia. 1.0 deep. Sounds simple but I have to do it in about :20 sec. The machinist hand book doesn't seem to be working on this one. Carbide or high speed.

Posted by Dave Bright on 2007-02-04 06:56 | Comments

Hi,

I am new to programming and having problems when it come to countersinking. I have set up the tool but when it goes to countersink the toll goes straight through. I need it to 3/16 countersink. I am using the jr.140 Edging cnc machine
.
Can somone please help me on how to fix this problem.

Thankyou

Posted by AJM on 2007-01-19 08:57 | Comments

Our tool crib, tool discriptions is in an Access data. Well trying to query it, to find a tool to fit the operation, I found varies different discriptions for the same type of tool, which made this query cumbersome. Does anyone have a simple system for commonality in tool descriptions.

Posted by David on 2007-01-16 12:03 | Comments

I want to make a cnc router. I am new to CNC, but can get help from friends. I am bassically a machenist and have a small workshope with a few equipments. I can make table, slides, bridge and other mechnical parts. I want to buy, SPINDLE/ROUTER, SERVO MOTORS,  encoders, SERVO CONTROL, BALLSCREWS and softwar. I need avise on these items. Should I buy used, surlpus or new? what kind and where. Please help

Posted by Masroor on 2007-01-16 07:00 | Comments

Looking for a tool room mill bed mill. been concidering fadal trm. Is there anything cmparable to this. does anyone have issues with this machine? Im looking for other options

Posted by Arnie on 2007-01-04 12:53 | Comments

We have many machining centers with a PMC and several servo and spindle drives in each machine. Is there a way to look in the PMC ladder diagram or bit area's to see if all the backup batteries are OK? If not, is the Green LED the only way to see if the battery is good?

Thank you in advance for any replies.

Posted by Kevin Makocy on 2006-12-20 21:19 | Comments

hi everyonne i have a question and aprecciate that if someone could help me on that is the next
i have one block rectangular wich program is this
n-1 g01 x3.000 y0 f10ipm
n-2 g02 x3.500 y-.500 i3.000 j-.500 f17.5ipm
n-3 g01 x3.500 y-6.000 f10ipm

well my problem is watt is the formula used to found the feed rate in the arc and this is outside of the block if was inside of the block do i should do the same operation?
sorry guys but i'm learning this at college and i cant understand that please thank you for your help.

Posted by macarico on 2006-12-13 15:14 | Comments

I have a sliding pin shaft  O.D. is 3.936/3.937, what size and max & min on hole??

Posted by Windseaker on 2006-12-11 15:14 | Comments

Mori Seiki DL20 CNC lathe. MF-D6 control. Serial #126.
We have a dead short in the left spindle motor contactor. We have swapped parts around & know it's the high speed contactor for the left motor.
Problem, can't find a new unit to buy.
Telem. LC265L7 (200 volt coil).
Does anybody have a solution to this problem, or is there some other replacement
contactor assembly that can be used.

Thanks for any information about this issue,  Kevin

Posted by kgt54 on 2006-11-28 02:48 | Comments

Hey
Ive just bought this lathe but it rotates in the wrong dirrection.
Ive tried changing a few wires but no good.
Im concened I may burn something out.
Can anyone help me out or dirrect me where i might get some help.

Thanks

Mark

PS , we have 240v mains power down here in Aussie. I guess it flows in the same dirrection as up there (ha ha !)

Posted by Choppa on 2006-11-25 20:09 | Comments

Does anyone manufacture a spindle tool for a Verticle Machine Center Machine that converts this single spindle into a dual spindle? I have seen VMC's with dual spindles but the distance between them are fixed, not adjustable. I would like one that can either have adjustment to change the distance between the two spindles or a 3 new tools with a different distance between the spindles. Any Leads are appreciated.

Posted by Ed L on 2006-11-20 06:26 | Comments

You will have to excuse my lack of knowlegde here....I am a newbie.
I just purchased a cnc machine.... I am using a milwaukee 3 1/2 router (1/2 inch shaft) in it...
I am looking to do different kinds of art and 2.5D sign work can anyone tell me what bits I should be purchasing
for it? I see 60 piece kits for under a $100.
Also should I be buying an end mill?
Thanks for your help!

Posted by Andre on 2006-11-04 09:29 | Comments

First off, pardon my ignorance if this forum is inapproprite for my enquiry. I have been looking around for a business I can buy and own. It recently came to my attention that a CNC Machining/Fabrication business in my area is up for sale. My experience with machine tools was over 20 years ago as a lathe and milling machine operator during summer internship while in college. I graduated college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and also worked as an engineer for 15 years. I have a good understanding of things mechanical.

I'm wanting to have my independence through business ownership and wonder if buying a CNC Machining/Fabrication business is currently a good idea in the US, considering a lot of manufacturing that used to be done domestically had been outsourced overseas.

Looking forward to your insight to my enquiry

~ Omo

Posted by omoiluoke on 2006-10-20 17:22 | Comments

Please give suggestions regarding the safest, odorless (as much as is possible), water soluble coolant for our new Fadal EMC milling machine. We just got it yesterday and will have it up and running by Friday.  We have been doing small aluminum parts dry (using very small endmills, WD-40 and using slower spindle speeds) and now we want to learn about coolant for our new Fadal.

Thanks in advance

Darcy Dale

Posted by Darcy Dale on 2006-10-18 10:55 | Comments

Hi,
     any one can help me I have a problem didn't know how to change language from japan to english
on may mazatrol cnc lathe  T32 S 2.

thanks,

Best regards

Aban.

Posted by MEEC on 2006-10-11 22:43 | Comments

hello..can anyone give me an idea how to design the machine, which is combination of drilling and milling machine..what should i do..

Posted by ed on 2006-10-08 07:23 | Comments

in siemense 810 d controller i face problem -

when machine run in mcs value with G54 it run ok but when open actual value machine run with different position.

guide me with this problem

with regards,
yatin patel

Posted by YATIN PATEL on 2006-09-27 22:02 | Comments

I have had a couple of situations that an operator has changed some parameters on fanuc 18-i series controls.  I am looking for a parameter that will not let them turn parameter write on?

Posted by scott on 2006-09-22 14:51 | Comments

Hi,

Any one know Software can build Pc base cnc controller which did not use
Basic, Pascal, Or C++ language or other language same like this.

Best Regards,

Aban.

Posted by MEEC on 2006-09-22 12:12 | Comments

I'm having trouble once I program a job and take the tool off the cnc table re-aligning it the next time.  I was wondering what solutions you have figured out?  I would appreciate any advice!

Posted by Tim on 2006-09-20 14:15 | Comments

Hi, mates. Does any one can advise how to get rid of RS232 com cable? It’s permanently in pieces, covers broken and all over in the soluble oil. I afraid to leave it in permanently, due to static electricity, and… you know… Is there any sort of solution, out there?

Posted by Palag on 2006-09-20 05:47 | Comments

hi, this is  Channa from Ludhiana (India). I wanna Know if anyone has mechanical details or drawings of Herbert flashcap No.2 lathe machine.
I need details about its pneumatic indexing chuck for repairing.

Posted by channa on 2006-09-17 10:44 | Comments

hello im Luis mendoza from MExico i bought  a 1982 Matsuura MC500V CNC center, it works fine but i dont have any information about the machine, somebody have the manual? and how do i receive tdata from the machine, it has an ADR's BTR board for the communication betwen the machine and the PC but i dont know how to useit, some bady can help me with this?

thanks

Luis MEndoza

Posted by luis_gts on 2006-09-15 20:08 | Comments

I'm a computer programmer.

My client wants me to backup all of his Parameters to the PC.

I followed the instructions posted here but am having problem with step 3:

"3.  Press the (System Hard) key."

I cannot find the (System Hard) key anywhere on the Control or the software.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

And if anyone needs help with the wiring to PC or anything on networking DNC systems I can help.

/* Carlos Collazo */

Posted by carloscollazo on 2006-09-14 10:23 | Comments

I'm just a hobbyist - mostly model airplanes. I've got a good drill press with which I've tried to drill the exact center of a 1/2" fiberglass dowel so as to eventually shape it into a true running propeller spinner. Well, I've gone through a lot of material and have never achieved even near-perfection. I suppose I really need a lathe, but that's down the pike a bit.

Does anyone know how to do this - some sort of jig perhaps? I'd very much appreciate your input.


Andy

Posted by afrotc61 on 2006-09-09 18:24 | Comments

I  have a Mitsubishi V360 Vertical Machining Center and I need help with conversational programming. Does anyone out there have any samples or instructions they can forward to me? I would appreciate any help available.

Posted by russell123 on 2006-09-06 17:27 | Comments

I have purchased 1989 First CV410 with a Fanuc O-MC control and I can not seem to save programs punched into the keyboard on edit mode I keep coming up with 086 alarm which means the ready signal of puncher reader is turned off. Also I cannot change my parameters is there a code to change them or should I be able to change them.The machine works well in MDI so I am thinking the Parameters but I am no Expert by any means.
                                             
                                         Thanks for any help that I recieve

Posted by Shaggi on 2006-08-13 07:46 | Comments

Had  a alarm message on a fanuc control x3.9 over pressure on lube system. machine tool is kearney trecker,can any one tell me what this could be,also what is the procedure on a fanuc contol to get to the diagnostic page is it the same for all fanuc series. Thanks.

Posted by Tom Slater on 2006-08-10 15:10 | Comments

I'm running a garage outfit producing board games. We're looking at producing a game that has a grid-like pattern routed into a 1" thick 12" x 12" playing board. I need some sort of machine that will allow me to produce this pattern consistently.

I also need a piece of used equipment, as shelling out $2k for a desktop CNC router is beyond my budget right now.

This item here looked interesting (especially for the price), but I'm not sure what else it needed: http://www.cnczone.com/classifieds/show … 1096658554

Any ideas or advice would be appreciated.

--Tony

Posted by Tony on 2006-08-10 13:13 | Comments

Help

Have the above machine with Fanuc o control
but i cant hold anything internally. Alarms out
Theres no switch on the control (internal/external gripping)
plus nothing in the (oppanl) soft key to switch gripping.
I was wondering if there is a Parameter to activate the (oppanl) option.
The only other way i can think of is reverse the solinoid cables.

Lee

Posted by Lee on 2006-08-10 12:16 | Comments

I'm boring a 1 inch bore about 1 inch deep and the beginning of the bore, where the tool first enters the work piece, is .0004" to .0008" smaller than the "bottom" of the bore.  Our piece is held horizontally and we are using a single point tool with a PCD insert.  Any suggestions on cause and correction would be appreciated.

Posted by clep on 2006-08-09 11:36 | Comments

We have a CNC machine use the controller FANUC OMD, it have problem with transfering nc program from personal computer (PC) via RS232 and DNC software as:
DNC Software: CIMCO EDIT
We can receive nc program from controller but it have some special text other than program. We need setting some parameter as: Baud rate(9600), stop bit, Data bit, Parity,.. of controller transfer program. Please let us know about the parameters.
Please send you support to my email address as: nguyenquangvinh@oegalaxy.com.vn
Thank and best regards,

Bayksck

Posted by Bayksck on 2006-08-07 01:43 | Comments

I was wondering if anyone has any idea’s on what would cause taper in threads? I have a application that is run on a MT4 170 kitako that has taper in the threads. I have replaced the thread bar, the sleeve that it goes in, checked the backlash in both x and z, replaced the encoder for the spindles, rewrote the program and put more passes in( it usually only has 4 passes using G32 command)( I have also used another program using the G92 canned cycle command), put a spring pass in, checked the gibbs and ballscrew and re-squared the gang tooling blocks, checked the tool to make sure it was cutting on center, and switched tool blocks between machines. These are internal threads that are cut to a diameter of 1.1812 and the minor diameter is cut to 1.123. The taper is going from big at the start of the cut to small at the end with only a .650 depth. There  is up to .008 taper. The pitch and minor diameter stays true but the overall diameter is what is varying. The machine was recently rebuilt form the bed up. If you have any idea’s other than what I have tried it would be greatly appreciated

Posted by whitetigernc on 2006-07-24 10:38 | Comments

The machine I run is a Mikkno A55. Im new to set up. This is probably pretty basic for most of you. Ive been having trouble with  different  diameters in when ,I use the marpos gauge .The tolerance is 0.9845 to 0.9837 for that bore. I'll get a good reading , like 0.9841, pull the gauge out and try it again and the reading is 0.9847 or 0.9835. I've checked the gauge out ,air lines ,calabation, the master ring there o.k. So, I do the checks like wipe out the spindle check coolant consintration %, check the flow of coolant to the tool. Run another set of parts and they still gauges the same. At this point , I change the tool and  gauge the part still having problems. The tool is a 0.9841 boring bar. Could this problem be caused by tool pressure.

Posted by mike wallace on 2006-06-22 21:45 | Comments

Can any one help me locate the memory batteries on a mazak quick turn 10 universal,and help with the procedure on changeing them. Do i turn machine off ,or leave powered up.
                                            Thanks in advance 
                                                     Russ

Posted by russ edwards on 2006-06-22 11:48 | Comments

leadwell cnc mill (fanuc 21m) today just cut out whilst doing a run  ...screen had no power to it either.Have checked the 28volt power supply and that seems to be ok. Have checked all the fuses they seem to be ok.
Any ideas please would be appreciated.

Posted by alexandra on 2006-06-03 12:19 | Comments

MY machine center with Japan Fanuc 16i&18i system, because product change, I have to expand some function, such as thread cutting. when I try to change the related function parameter.  it`s not effective.
Afterword, I find why it`s not effective-----the password. I need the 24 bits password.
Anybody have this related experience help me , Thanks!
 
Email : makinochen@163.com

Posted by yangtui on 2006-05-02 01:15 | Comments

USING 5" FLY CUTTER, .002 DEPTH OF CUT ON 6061-T6 ALUM. USING COOLANT, I NOTICE FRETTING ON THE
SURFACE.(SPOTTING WHICH LOOKS LIKE WATER SPOTS WHEN YOU AIR BLOW PARTS OFF WHEN YOU CLEAN
THEM.)   THE SPOTTING SHOWS UP MORE PRONOUNCED AFTER PLATING. ANODIZE,IRRDITE
WE HAVE CHECKED THE COOLANT,WE NOW USE FILTERED WATER WE EVEN CHANGED THE MAKER OF THE
ALUM. THE ONLY WAY WE COULD GET RID OF THE SPOTTING WAS TO TUMBLE THE PARTS WHICH NICKS
THE EDGES OR USE EMERY PAPER ,WHICH DEFEATS THE REASON FOR THE FLY CUT FINNISH (32 FINNISH)

Posted by RAGS on 2006-04-26 14:45 | Comments

Has anybody had any experience with these tool holders that have "through spindle coolant" feature?  It is a tool holder that has a collar around it and when it tool changes the line off of the side of it plugs into a line that is ran down the side of the machine if I am correct.  That is my understanding of it anyway.

The reason I am looking at going this route is that my machine may not be compatible with the typical through spindle coolant.

Any help would be great.

Thanks,  Jon

Posted by Jon on 2006-04-14 15:56 | Comments

Running a Daewoo 5000 DHP horizontal mill with 18i funuc contol. Tapping 1.187-12 thead using standard straight tap (have tied several taps) in floater driver  theads look double theaded on both sides. Using G95 feed per revolution, driver doesn't seem to pull out or push in. I beileve G98 or G99 should't effect the tap in or retract? Hole size seens ok 1.109, tapping 316 stainless (material seens ok but not tested).

Posted by JD on 2006-03-19 16:54 | Comments

Any opinions on EMAG Turning centers?

Posted by Bmike on 2006-03-17 08:29 | Comments

I am new to machining and was hoping those with experience can help.  I am buying two HSD e905 Spindles to go with my dual head CNC router.  I need to buy some er32 collets and I have found some by USST, Lyndex and ERUSA.  USST seems to be the least expensive. 

Is there a quality difference between manufacturers that I should be aware of?

I am debating whether to buy a full collet set or just piecemeal my collection over time - any feedback?

Thanks

Wade

Posted by wadek on 2006-03-01 09:02 | Comments

We have a Bullard Cutmaster 75 Turret Lathe. Only about one-third of the machine speeds are usable. We are looking for a Technician / Company with expertise in working on this machine.

Posted by bullard75 on 2006-02-27 12:23 | Comments

during the machining process What color would you prefer the chips to be ? and  What does this color of chips signify?

Posted by markwrobo on 2006-02-22 11:44 | Comments

I have a Clausing Colchester 15 Triumph Lathe that seems noisy when operating.  Starting and running the main motor is very quiet.  Then when the lathe is engaged for turning it seems to make excessive noise.  That is when compared to a larger Clausing Colchester Lathe of the same vintage.  The noise is consistent during long periods of turning.  The pitch of the noise varies a bit with spindle speed.  I suspect bad spindle bearings.  Any ideas on the source of the noise?  How can I find out if the spindle bearings are bad?  Thanks Mike.

Posted by Mike Scarboro on 2006-01-08 10:57 | Comments

i have a problem about 4. axes.   i setup a four axis for the taiwan machine which is a machining center. i have changed parameter 9900 which was "3", to "4".. but it didnt change... firstly i have to change a parameter, after this alteration i can change parameter 9900...  thanks for your help...

Posted by CaNinCehenneme on 2005-12-10 14:04 | Comments

I've heard some mixed reviews on HSK tooling verses CAT. ANy opinions, cutting, machine reliablility etc..

Posted by jay on 2005-10-20 17:47 | Comments