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    Tool does not want to change on Fanuc 3T

    Following is an abbreviated program. I have several similar that are a "family" and none of the others have this problem. The problem is it backs away to tool change position but does not switch tools. Probably too close to the problem to see it. Lost 2 hours of work and $175 material so it...
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    Need some help with 1110-1 board in pendant

    Looking for a schematic for said board. The terminal that wire #11 is hooked to started getting hot and actually started to smoke. The only active component on the board is a small SSR. A maybe related symptom is the blue ready light goes from bright to slightly dim and back instead of flashing...
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    Looking for better insert or insert geometry for turning S7 tool steel

    I have been using Sandvik VBMT332 in PM4325 grade and am having trouble with edge chipping just beyond the depth of cut. I need the V type to reach some details. Is there a better grade? Would a VNMG stand up better to the chips curling around and nibbling away the edge? Edge prep? Chip...
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    Is there a standard rotation direction for a 4th axis?

    Title says most of it. My 4th is mounted to the right side of the table. Which way, facing the chuck, should the chuck turn for plus on the degree count? Ed.
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    What carbide grade for S7 tool steel?

    No heavy hogging, just turning .075 on a side at .006 feed to get the best finish. Sandvik and Kennametal are the easiest to get for me with Toolmex/Palbit available. Got any good recomendations? Ed.
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    Looking for recomendations for 2mm parting tool holder

    Title say most of it. Looking for dogbone style as the GTN2 style don't work well when chamfering. Using this on a CHNC Hardinge so I need 1/2" shank or can be cut down. Thanks, Ed.
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    Question on Fadal spindle oilers

    Hey all! I have a question about the spindle lube system on a Fadal VMC40 with a 10K RPM spindle. Is it supposed to be an air mist all the time the spindle is running, an occasional squirt, other? I pulled off the larger cover from the head, is the lube connection the smaller of the two hoses...
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    Is UPS copying MSC on pricing?

    I shipped some parts the other day and got a price that I thought was awful high. After checking things you can get 25% off with a code, so the price came back down. Is this to get the unwary or inattentive to pay list plus? Have others seen this? MSC has had this for a while, maybe UPS see's...
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    Did the features change much from old Fadal to newer?

    I recently picked up a VMC40 made in 88 with a CNC88 control. When looking for documentation I was referred to the model 2216 as it was just a rename. The docs I have found are from 2003. My question is, were there any upgrades to the base control, what was maybe added? Do they have the same...
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    Deep hole drilling 4140. Annealed or RC43 ?

    I need to drill an 1/8" dia 4" deep in 4140. I only have 2500 RPM lathe and spray mist through tool available. What would you recommend, annealed or heat treated to RC43? What should I look out for? Done a bunch of 5/16 and 1/2 no problem. From the drill mfg web site it looks like .00015 feed...
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    Need some advice on backing up parameters on a Fanuc 3T-F

    I have a Hitachi Seiki with a 3T control with a Micon8 controller that takes care of tool changes, tail stock, etc. Last year the Micon lost everything when a battery cell went dead. Luckily the paper work that came with the machine had a hard copy of the parameters and after a hour of button...
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    When should I change out coolant?

    To start I have been using Trim Sol at 4 to 5 percent concentration in all my machines, 2 manual lathes, a turret lathe, 2 CNC lathes and a CNC mill. The coolant in the turret lathe has not been changed for almost 20 years and has never made a stink, in fact the only machine to get stinky...
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    Need some help on Fanuc 3T and servo alarm

    I am looking for some help getting my lathe running again. It has a Fanuc 3T with DC servo's and spindle drive. When starting up it gives an alarm of SERVO ALARM :01 (OVERLOAD) with a flashing NOT READY under that, the manual says that this alarm is an overload signal in X and Z. There are no...
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    Looking for turn/groove tooling recommendations

    I'm looking for a 1/8" or 3mm turn/groove tool holder and inserts. Depth at least .6" or 16mm deep. This will be used on 1045 and 8620 steel mostly with a little 1018 and tool steels. The primary application will be cutting grooves about .55" deep per side and about 2" wide with a radius in...
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    What is a good way to store a straight edge?

    This is for a dove tail SE I just scraped in. My thought was to make a wood box, line it with layers of cloth that have a touch of oil and stand it on end. My parallel SE is in a similar box and has stayed straight for the last 15 years I've had it. Is there a better way, am I damaging it? Ed.
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    What is acceptable proccess to rework planer table?

    The title says most of it. I am trying to refinish a planer that someone else started but could not finish. I am roughing it with a large radius HS tool with .1" step over. Should I be using carbide for the wear? Or just go slow and easy? The hope is make it good enough to remachine a couple of...
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    Not Ready problem with Fanuc 3T

    Hello all. Looking for some help. This is a Hitachi 5NE with a 3T Fanuc control with what I think is a Seicos I/O or sequence controller. On normal startup you switch main power, then press Power which starts the control, then Stand By which starts the hydraulics etc, then go through the...
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    Is there still a call for red lead?

    Title says most of it. I have a pail with several pounds of red lead that came from a friend. Is this still being used or should I take it to haz mat disposal? Ed.
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    FS Vis precison level and Criterion 202 boring head

    Selling these for a friend. Shipping extra. If you have a shipping account I will box the items and stick on your label. Ed. VIS Precision level - tools - by owner - sale Criterion 22 Boreing head - tools - by owner - sale
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    Question on moving tailstock on Hitachi Seiki 5ne-1100

    The manual I got with the machine says to unclamp the tailstock and manually move it to the proper place. This machine has a hydraulic cylinder to push the tailstock after unclamping. The fellow I purchased it from never used the tailstock, only used it as a chucker. I have managed to move...

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