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HAAS VF6 Renishaw probing location issues
What, you don't mash your ring gage in a vise for calibration? You don't want that probe pushing it all over the table! :D- GiroDyno
- Post #9
- Forum: CNC Machining
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CNC Lathe - Setting Y value of cutter
If you set Z/X using the tool setter and then add a Y offset your X offset is no longer valid. The closer to centerline you are cutting the more you will notice any sort of Y offset. I have some preferred holder configurations that are only available in metric, but our machines are setup for...- GiroDyno
- Post #9
- Forum: CNC Machining
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VF3SS Alarm 626 proximity switch malfunction
Yeah, one of ours does this every Tuesday morning, also bought used, it came delivered with a pile of 2x4s loose in the cabinet that I assume were meant to brace the spindle in transit... You get what you pay for (free shipping) Turn if off and turn it back on usually does the trick. -
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VF3SS Alarm 626 proximity switch malfunction
I don't remember which machine this post was about, we have several VF3s all with their fair share of ATC woes. I believe in this case I replaced one of the proximity switches. Getting to that switch was tedious; involved removing several pieces of sheet metal and getting a lot of cast iron... -
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Spindle liners - 3D printed???
You absolutely can make a cheap printer work, but man it can be frustrating. If I have to take time to dial everything in and design around the machines limitations why would I not just put the same effort into making it on a CNC? Then It could even be made out of metal or at least a uniform...- GiroDyno
- Post #89
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Mikron touch probe not agreeing with manual bore pickup
Are you manually removing the probe and then putting the probe back in the same orientation to the spindle and not 180* out? If its calibrated at 0* and then you accidentally reinstall it at 180* it will have 2x the error it is compensating for.- GiroDyno
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- Forum: CNC Machining
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Robot Accuracy
Do you mean on something like a welding robot would you want the tip of the welder to be on the centerline of the last axis, so shift the torch "up" in this picture- GiroDyno
- Post #37
- Forum: Robots and Automation
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Swapping out 4th axis on Brother
I saw a couple rotary tables on eBay that looked to be in reasonable condition but counting the number of dings in the paint isn't always the best indicator. S2D has the B00 control, would that even be compatible with the hardware on a T200?- GiroDyno
- Post #12
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Spindle liners - 3D printed???
A crappy 3D first printer will sour you on all printers, especially if you're going out on a limb to get one. If you have time to tinker then by all means get a $150 Ender and figure it out, but if you value your time "buy once, cry once." And considering how much some people are paying for...- GiroDyno
- Post #85
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Spindle liners - 3D printed???
I believe their less expensive printers now come with at least the option for an enclosure if it's not actually standard. Do get an enclosure, and do get an AMS. Enclosures are nice to keep your build volume temperature stable which prevents warping, delamination between layers, unsticking...- GiroDyno
- Post #51
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Spindle liners - 3D printed???
I like that stock setter. I had one made from aluminum angle with a sliding component and a set screw so it would get adjusted to each job. Print one dedicated to each job and keep on hand with jobs is a better idea so you can't mess it up! There's the hand, just a 3D printed pad with a spring...- GiroDyno
- Post #47
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Swapping out 4th axis on Brother
Machine is a S2DnO, it came equipped with one of those dual rotary tables with two parallel 3" chucks, I believe it is a Nikken but can't remember off the top of my head. I'd like to swap that out for a single larger unit like a Yukiwa if I can find one in reasonable condition. There is a...- GiroDyno
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Spindle liners - 3D printed???
PETG is resistant to coolant, and holds up well enough to chips and clumsy operators. Unlike Nylon or reinforced materials its really cheap, and really easy to print on any printer without need for fancy nozzles, heated chambers, etc... I have some PETG "sump suckers" in the bottom of our chip...- GiroDyno
- Post #43
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Mastercam Automation
Is there a way to have a parameterized stock model and permanently assign WCS to the stock in MCAM? You could have an array of operations that identify your stock and part that could be ready to go. Just adjust stock size to your part, drop your model in, align it with the stock and click... -
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VR11 purchase seeking input.
I watched the demo video: Takes a cut with the axes locked "Look how good this is!" Takes a cut with the axes unlocked and measures "Oh, just make sure to take a spring pass!" I'm suspicious that they didn't do any measuring after the test cut with the axes locked... You can see the tool (or...