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Mazak ATC Alarm 212 & 300
According to my parameter book for the SmoothX control, Alarm 301 refers to the tailstock. I do not know for sure if this is the same for your control. Book reads: TAIL THRUST CHG INHIBIT Cause: A command for changing the thrust of the tailstock was given with the tailstock remaining in the...- Philabuster
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- Forum: Mazak
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Machining a Famco #1 Arbor Press pinon gear
Hobby guys have more time than money.- Philabuster
- Post #15
- Forum: General
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New lathe, in need of 3 phase!
A rotary phase converter is basically functioning like a rotating transformer. Transformers do consume power to convert one voltage to another but the loss is relatively minor. That said, I am in the buy the Phase Perfect camp. :cloud9:- Philabuster
- Post #20
- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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Ballbar test results - how to interpret?
The graph exaggerates the error so you can visually see it. Looking at the numbers, the roundness is off a only a few microns. What machine is it?- Philabuster
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- Forum: CNC Machining
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Excess Hardinge 5C collets
https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/categories/tooling-parts-and-accessories-for-sale-or-wanted.33/- Philabuster
- Post #10
- Forum: Gunsmithing
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What the heck is a 4 axis EDM???
4 axis wire EDM can create intricate shapes up to about 45° with the correct guides.- Philabuster
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- Forum: EDM Machining
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Changing thread speeds mazatrol
If you change speeds on an older control, the thread will not line up as you pointed out. Picking up the lead of an existing thread blind is very hard to do. That's essentially what you would be doing by changing the speed. I do not know of a formula to calculate to get a new speed to line up...- Philabuster
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- Forum: Mazak
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Are there overseas opportunities for machinists?
Field machining and welding are highly sought after skills when repairing power plants and steam turbines all over the world. Siemens Energy is one company that sends US based people to wherever the work is needed. Mitsubishi Power is another company. Not a job for the faint of heart though...- Philabuster
- Post #7
- Forum: Manufacturing in America and Europe
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difference between tnmg and cnmg insert
You guys cannot sniff out a new spammer?- Philabuster
- Post #5
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Converting thread measurement over wires to different wire size?
I use that website all the time for threads. Very handy. (y)- Philabuster
- Post #10
- Forum: General
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Tig practic. Do I need to have the gas on?
Just plow though the part shaper style. No spindle needed.- Philabuster
- Post #15
- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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WTB Sjogren 5C Speed Chuck. D1-6 Lathe mount AND Hardinge Taper Nose
Not really that far out from the D1-6 face considering you are only mounting a small 6" chuck to it. Looks really handy to me.- Philabuster
- Post #5
- Forum: Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted
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New Trav-a-dial ?
I bought an old Tsugami Turret lathe 10 years ago that had a Trav-A Dial mounted on it. It's still on there today. Mounting a digital readout was never a priority. Lol.- Philabuster
- Post #22
- Forum: General
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Tig practic. Do I need to have the gas on?
Gas not needed with a flux core TIG welder.- Philabuster
- Post #12
- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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Tig practic. Do I need to have the gas on?
If the arc is on, you need the gas on.- Philabuster
- Post #2
- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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New Trav-a-dial ?
Trav-A Dials were the shiznit 30 years ago. Today they are obsolete due to the digital readouts available.- Philabuster
- Post #19
- Forum: General
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Welding vs Machining
There are much more hazards in welding. I have seldom seen any welders with a proper fume ventilation system at their station. https://www.osha.gov/hexavalent-chromium- Philabuster
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- Forum: General
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Need 3/8-16 Compression nut
Found some 3/8-20 compression nuts on McMaster for 3/16" tubing. Have not seen 3/8-16 though. https://www.mcmaster.com/8239K262/- Philabuster
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- Forum: General
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1/2-20 thread used where?
1/2-20 is standard fine thread. Common hardware store bolts, etc.- Philabuster
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- Forum: General