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    Where can I rent a pickup that allows more than 10000# trailer towing?

    Around here Home Depot rents trucks I think they are F250s. I don't have any idea what they are ok with you towing.
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    question related to Fadal VMC 15XT

    1) I don't know but the parameters are really simple compared to say a Fanuc. I was going to replace my battery but after making a backup of the parameters and how easy it is I'm not worried about it and will address it when/if it ever dies. The battery is soldered to the board and being that it...
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    OT: Plexus Plastic Cleaner Alternative

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I just sent you an email.
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    OT: Plexus Plastic Cleaner Alternative

    I used up the last I had cleaning the acrylic windows on my mill all the usual sources online are out of stock except the manufacturer website which sells it only in 12 pack cases. I've heard pledge furniture polish works about as well but does anyone that is knowledgeable about plastics know if...
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    WTB: Metal Spinning Lathe or Stamping Press

    I am definitely interested. I'm not in a hurry, I'm still in the feasibility planning stage and budgeting for this project, just keeping my options open if there is something closer. I have yet to see spinning machinery closer than you.
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    WTB: Metal Spinning Lathe or Stamping Press

    I might end up doing that if I can't find anything. As long as it had the power you could use an inexpensive lathe that is worn to the point it isn't worth using for anything else. I also wonder about a CNC and if the forced required to form 12 ga by spinning beyond what a typical turning...
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    WTB: Metal Spinning Lathe or Stamping Press

    Wanted: Manual or CNC Metal Spinning lathe. It would need to go up to at least a 16" diameter and capable of working12ga mild steel. Alternatively I was thinking of a stamping press or 4 post hydraulic press ~100 ton but from what little research I have done so far I'm leaning towards spinning...
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    Fanuc Beginner Questions Kitamura Sonic Mill 3X with 15M Control

    I finally figured out how to get a prompt to PUNCH out ALL programs. The handle selector has to be in EDIT mode. There was a program on the machine from the previous owner and I created two others. I was able to punch out all three programs to my laptop over the serial port but no luck getting...
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    Fanuc Beginner Questions Kitamura Sonic Mill 3X with 15M Control

    Ok that makes sense. Hopefully someone can chime in on what I'm doing wrong. I've been fighting with this control all day . I called Fanuc about a manual and apparently I have to fill out paperwork to start an account just to get a quote for it. According to the memex backup instructions I...
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    Fanuc Beginner Questions Kitamura Sonic Mill 3X with 15M Control

    Yes the guy I bought it from said it was a '95 model. The drawings in the manual are dated '95 and the accuracy test from Kit was signed and dated Jan '96. From what I know the Sonic Mill a bit of an odd duck which was basically a Mycenter with upgraded controls and it didn't sell well so they...
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    Fanuc Beginner Questions Kitamura Sonic Mill 3X with 15M Control

    Thank you for backup info you sent it was very helpful. I finally got around to backup up the machine per your instructions. A few questions on backing up this Fanuc 15-MA control (for anyone else reading this trying to learn how to backup this control here is another set of backup...
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    Metal Stamping/Forming - Where to Get Started, Recommended Books

    That sounds like some solid advice. I just sent you a PM. I just ordered the Metals Handbook Garwood suggested. I need to do some reading and figuring and I'm sure I'll be back with more questions.
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    Metal Stamping/Forming - Where to Get Started, Recommended Books

    Yes Thanks that looks like just the recommendation I'm looking for. I'm also getting some other books another member offered me :) I was hoping it would be possible to have the blanks cut to final size without having to trim the edge after stamping but assumed it wouldn't work out well. A...
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    Metal Stamping/Forming - Where to Get Started, Recommended Books

    Mild steel, just edited my post. I have, my hesitation is if they sell well and I can increase production (which is what I am hopeful to do) to the point where stamping makes more sense I would hate to change manufacturing processes which would alter the appearance of the product. Any idea what...
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