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    Post Processor for Heidenhain Mill Plus Control

    Hi All, I'm looking for a post processor for a 2003 DMU 70 eVolution with a Heidenhain Mill Plus Control. I need a 5ths axis processor for CamWorks, if anyone is able to help please email me to [email protected]
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    Post Processor for Heidenhain Mill Plus Control

    Hi All, I'm looking for a post processor for a 2003 DMU 70 eVolution with a Heidenhain Mill Plus Control. I need a 5ths axis processor for CamWorks, if anyone is able to help please email me to [email protected]
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    Post Processor for Heidenhain Mill Plus Control

    Hi All, I'm looking for a post processor for a 2003 DMU 70 eVolution with a Heidenhain Mill Plus Control. I need a 5ths axis processor for CamWorks, if anyone is able to help please email me to [email protected]
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    Is work going down because we are in a recession?

    Hi All. I own a small shop in central CT and i see a lot of work decline down here, I’m not sure what is going on, most of our customers that we do offload work have nothing for us to quote, 1 friend of mine that owns a slightly bigger shop than mine says that he’s only running 2 machine out of...
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    Looking for High Production

    Hi. I am looking for high-production work to fill my mills, if anyone has any high production work that might look cheap please let me know and I would love to quote! We are looking to back away from one-two peace jobs and transition to lower-cost high-production parts. Our website...
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    93 Matsuura MC-600V Issue

    Hello everyone. My apologies if this post is in the wrong section, please let me know where I should place it if so. So I have a 1993 Matsuura MC-600V with a Yasnac MX3 control and I'm having a issue with the machine just randomly going into E-Stop and not giving any-other errors. The issue...
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    ROCO MFG - Precision CNC Machining

    Roco MFG originated from a one-man shop, with a single CNC Milling Machine. By having a specific goal, ambitions and a plan in place, the ability to deliver high-quality components to customers on-time and at a competitive price, the company was able to partner with others and rapidly expand...
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    Help. Machining an Alloy Steel Socket Head Screw

    Hi all. I’m running into an issue turning a Steel Screw. I’m not exactly sure what kind of material it is, I can only say that it is a Black (Alloy Steel) Screw, with we all widely use. I don’t know how hard they are, but I’m having a big issue turning down a 8” long 12-13 screw. I need to turn...
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    Drilling a Deep .680 Hole with Think Ouside Wall

    Hi Guys, I wanted to ask if anyone might advise me on how to properly machine a ID with the following paramaters: OD Size: DIA 0.8" ID Size: DIA 0.68" Depth: 3.8" Mat'l: Aluminum 6061 So this leaves me with a thin wall and a long cut. I've tried doing it on a lathe but the finish was crap...
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    .063 Radius in a long slot

    Hi. I have a question how one would machine a .400 wide by 2.3” long slot that requires a .063” radius in corners while the depth of the slot is 1.4” in Aluminum 6061 I’ve tried many different things and keep getting a very aweful finish in the corners. Here’s my most recent attempt where the...
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    Moving a older CMM Brown & Sharpe 4.5.4

    Hi everyone. I have maybe a silly question, which I already have an answer to most likely, just want to see what all of you think. So I might be buying an Older 4.5.4 B&S and I need to move it 900miles, it won’t fit into my E350 standing up as its 87” tall, but It will fit if I lay it down, i...
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    Moving a CMM B&S 4.5.4 Older

    Hi everyone. I have maybe a silly question, which I already have an answer to most likely, just want to see what all of you think. So I might be buying an Older 4.5.4 B&S and I need to move it 900miles, it won’t fit into my E350 standing up as its 87” tall, but It will fit if I lay it down, i...
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    FREE ERP System

    Hello everyone. I've been working on a ERP System for small shops(such as mine) in my spare time. Likely some or most of you considered purchasing an ERP Software for your shop, but it was just too expensive to justify itself. As of this moment I would like to begin beta testing of my ERP...
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    Large LC Steel Plate bends under pressure.

    Hello everyone. I need some help here with machining a 18x14x0.5 LC Steel Plate. Does anyone know with what force(ft-lb) should I clamp the plate in a vise so it does not bend? I would really appreciate the help.
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    HAAS SRT-A6 Rotary Issue

    Hi everyone. I got a HAAS SRT-A6 Rotary from a friend of mine with an issue. After plugging everything in, the Servo Controller Box is giving out a 7 EncodeEr and I can't seem to find what could be the issue. Would anyone be able to help me out here? Thanks.
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    Issue With my Lathe Receiving Programs

    Hi everyone. I have a Methods Slant 50 Lathe with a Yasnac J50L Control. I've purchased it recently, and sent about 5 programs into it via CIMCO Today I tried to send another program but nothing happens, I don't get any errors or anything, and the software is stuck at Status: Sending with...
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    Okuma & Howa Millac 511V M6 Stuck, Help

    Hi everyone, so last night my Okuma & Howa Millac 511v with a Fanuc 18M controller stopped responding to M6 code, and won't do anything. If I out T01M06 and press cycle start it'll just do nothing and not even index the holders to the one requested. If I only do M6 it starts going into the...
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    Okuma & Howa Millac 511V M6 STUCK, HELP

    Hi everyone, so last night my Okuma & Howa Millac 511v with a Fanuc 18M controller stopped responding to M6 code, and won't do anything. If I out T01M06 and press cycle start it'll just do nothing and not even index the holders to the one requested. If I only do M6 it starts going into the...
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    96 Okuma & Howa Millac 511V Reviews

    Hi. I've found a 96' Okuma & Howa Millac 511V, I like the size of the machine, the 50 taper, 20HP spindle and all of its specs, the condition looks decent as well. But just before I buy it I wanted to ask you guys if you have any experience with these machines and you could give me something on...
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    CNC Milling Shop - Looking For Work

    About Us We are a small, starting out machine shop lead by a team of four young individuals specializing in CNC Milling Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, Titanium and more, with over 5 years experience in the Aerospace Industry working directly with Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky. Since the...

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