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    Internal Threading in Chrome Moly presenting challenges. Any suggestions?

    Hey all, Cant figure out a chatter issue and trying to get some help or even pointed in right direction for informational reference. Our Machine: Multus U3000 Mill turn using Capto tooling. Part: M64x6 internal thread. Oal length of 4.5" or so Setup: Part held in bored jaws...
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    Tool Presetter results automatic transfer

    Hello all, Im looking for a little insight or even some "get reals" on Tool presetter conundrum. NUTS AND BOLTS: -We have an "offline" tool presetter. Labels are printed out with tooling information and then the machinist enters that info into control at machine. -All of the...
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    CIMCO and Macro Program Testing. How to input variable values?

    Hey all, Im just writing my first macro program and trying to test it on Cimco Editor v5. I was wondering where in the heck In cimco am I to input the variable values. I have been searching through to find both the area to input values and a way to see how to variable values are affected by...
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    Searching for Fanuc OT operations/programming manual to no avail. Anyone have one?

    Hey all, Ive got an old Hwacheon CNC lathe using a Fanuc O-T controller. I've searched far and wide on the internet and different forums but have not been able to find one. Do any here happen to have one or know a solid resource for locating one? Any help would be appreciated.
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    Small step left after adjusting for taper in program line (cnc lathe)

    So as I was hoping to communicate in the title: Machines taper, we know that. For example you turn an od 5" back and readings vary by .001" from end to end. Obvious AFTER we find that, we go to the program line and either enter U.001 or manipulate the x value/s by .001 Issue: After I did that...
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    G91 incremental on lathe. Illegal G-code.

    Writing a subroutine, machine didn't accept subroutines. Only allowed for subprograms. Got PS0010 alarm: illegal G code. Fanuc Oi-TD control I believe. CNC lathe (not the machine i run) It is a part off repeated subprogram for stock sticking out of chuck. I dont have whole code but...
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    Dealing with ovality.

    Nuts and bolts: 4140 6" OD, Wall thickness .2", 2.75" OAL Issue: after part is taken out of chuck and destresses, parts warps and suffers from small ovality. 4 different od readings give +- .002 part has tolerance of +- .001 OD is critical and be read differently at the moments: 1. When OD...
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    M30 safety issue I found.

    Found hiccup in M30. Could be safety hazard. Problem: Even though there was an "M30;" at end of program, control returned to beginning of program but IMMEDIATELY started running from line 1. Solution: I realized I accidentally engaged the "ARS" switch on my machine (HWACHEON with FANUC O-T)...
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    Easy one. How to take care of files...and then some more....

    Hey all, I dont know much about much so excuse me: Just bought some metal files, not the super good ones fyi, and have been clogging up on stainless steel work. Looked up how to care for files and 50% said use a file card, 50% said dont. Some said use acid, some said dont. I say I...
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    Name brand inspection tooling worth it??

    Hi all, just got a new job. Pretty darn good job. I have an "empty" tool box. Obviously machining inspection equipment can be super pricey, as much as you want to spend basically. Someone just told me about cars, "dont cheap out on the spark plugs, wires, and electrical stuff". I can't afford to...
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    Macro programming worth it? Thanks for insights

    Hey all, I've been programming, mostly g/m code but with some/decent amount of Cad/cam experience. I have recently been thinking about Macro Programming. Im somewhat out of touch with what different shops are doing and I guess my general question is the title. Basically, in the high tech era...
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    Grooving stainless steel 304. I know, more stainless...

    Hey all, first post. Let's dive in. 304 stainless tubing, .250 wall thickness 3in od Chucked in soft jaws 4.5 in sticking out 6inOAL New to shop, parts have been ran before at 80sfm .004 in/rev Problem:Chipping corner and cutting face of insert in 2 parts time Insert- .125 Tool Flo AC3 grade...

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