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Just wondering if any one has any experience in using a G96 (constant surface footage) on tool locations T1100 thru T1400. Using the G96 code on locations T100 thru T600 (on Head 1) and T2100 thru...

I did forget to mention that I am form knurling (pattern is actually right in the knurl itself) and pressing the knurl right into the material on a Star SR20J in Tool location T600.

Looking for Feeds and Speeds on Knurling. The knurl (single roller) is a 40 TPI and I'm knurling a .172 dia. on Titanium. Never really knurled before so any information would be helpful. Thanks

I'm looking for a product that that can be applied to insert screws to prevent them from seizing in the holder. I believe this is caused from vibration when machining etc... A while back we had...

Machine: 2011 SR20J Swiss Sta

Control: Fanuc 31i B Series

Problem: I'm preforming a Milling Operation with Tool T3100 (Live Tooling Side T3100-T3500). I have to extend the amount X- can travel...

Thanks for the PDF file.

Thanks guys for all the advice. I did remove the ejector assembly unit ( I am only using air blow) so I know that it's not interfering with the part. I'm picking off as close to cut-off as I can on...

Machine: 2011 SR20J Swiss Star

Control: Fanuc 31i B Series

Problem: Need to unlock Protected Programs in the 9000 range.

Why: Need to assign 9012 (Top Cut Program) a new Program # (if...

Re-Programmed to compensate for a .004 Nose radius. Still have .010 to .012 runout on the .0393 dia.

Thanks alot for the advice. I'll try reducing down to a smaller nose radius in the morning. I'm just concerned about the insert chipping out or not lasting on such a large cut. ( I'm going from a...

Machine: Swiss Star SB16 (2006 Model)

Material: 3/16 RD. 17-7 S.S.

Operation: Head 1- Turning a .0393 dia. +.0000/-.0005 x .975 Long tapering up to a .125 dia. +/- .0005 dia. x 1.0 Long (Total...

Thanks for the advice. Another common occurrence I have found on the Swiss Stars is that when the sub collet is clamped on a work piece you can actually wiggle the sub collet back and forth just a...

Having problems with mismatch on Head 2. When facing off on sub side and and trying to blend with an existing diameter from Head 1 mismatch occurs.When preforming standard face off and blending...

Need to know what setting to change on the control screen so that the rollers on the Roller Steady Rest (unit thats attached to the Sliding Headstock Z axis) don't make contact with the pusher tube.

The Material is 304 S.S. Tubing. I.D is .419

Machine Swiss Star SR203111, Head 1, Tool Location-T1400, Operation-Tapping
(North American 7/16-32 45deg. Spiral Flute Threadshaver) running at 20 SFM. Threads Gulling. Any Suggestions?