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I need to cut some splines on a shaft. Can anyone identify these? are they common so that I can get a cutter?
http://ashgear.com/home.htm These guys probably have what you need.- MaxPrairie
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- Forum: General
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Live tooling suggestions!
We've have good luck with MD Tooling. We only buy Eppingers used and run them until they grumble. Any used machine dealer will likely have some used live tooling laying around for a good discount.- MaxPrairie
- Post #7
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Looking for 1100-0 aluminum source
Does anyone have a good source for 1100 aluminum in a 0 temper? Would prefer to make parts from round, but have made them from plate in the past. One part is 3.25 OD, 0.25 long, other is 0.375 OD, 0.312 long. I did make a handful of these in the past, but now QTY is high enough to look into a...- MaxPrairie
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- Forum: General
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advice on how to machine a back side counterbore.
I have made some tools to do this before. I take the biggest round I can get into the hole then ream a 5/32 cross hole and tap from the end. Grind and insert round HSS blank in. I use my Hardinge and dial indicator to adjust the blank stickout. Insert from backside on manual mill and feed...- MaxPrairie
- Post #34
- Forum: CNC Machining
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14 haas vf2 2040 & 123 alarms
Sounds like something may have come loose during moving to me. Look for something that is barely making contact on the board.- MaxPrairie
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- Forum: Haas
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Machining Ice Blocks
Here I did the youtube search for you.- MaxPrairie
- Post #10
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Harvi endmill feed and speeds
Never run the Harvi endmills, usually run at 550 sfm and 8% step over, feed what sounds good. 60ipm is usually where I start.- MaxPrairie
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- Forum: CNC Machining
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OD and ID turning a large thin wall tube
If it were me, I would use pie jaws gripping on OD and start with 5.25 hanging out of chuck. Bore ID with 1.25 bar then rubber inside while turning OD. Part 20-30 long, flip and face. Could turn section of OD round and put a steady rest in then put center in while turning OD. Have to do it and...- MaxPrairie
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- Forum: CNC Machining
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What new parting holder with inserts to get? Recommend yours? Also milling insert questions.
Second Walter, their GX dogbone style has been great. Can side turn with it too. Never liked the blade parting style.- MaxPrairie
- Post #16
- Forum: General
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used machine inspection help
I would second having a Haas tech go take a look at it. I bought one from Texas and they sent me a report on it before I bought it.- MaxPrairie
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- Forum: CNC Machining
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TOOL IDEAS TO DEVELOP C-BORE THAT HAS INTERFERENCE ABOVE IT
That’s what I am picturing too- MaxPrairie
- Post #10
- Forum: CNC Machining