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  1. CONSIDERING PURCHASING A HURCO VM OR VMX MACHINE, NEW OR LATE MODEL USED

    The software and control seems to be the best selling point on these machines. Is it as good as they say? Is it reliable? If you were going to buy a new vertical machine, what brand (same price...
  2. Opinions needed for new or lightly used VMC Purchase

    My only experience is with a tormach. With that said I need to upgrade. Many options out there and I hope you guys can lead me straight. I need a machine for 80K or less. much less is preferred. I...
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    Re: Problem with my ATC

    My ATC quit today. I did an e-stop because excessive chatter was pulling an EM out of the collet. I started the machine back up referenced everything then used the atc to stow the tool. I checked...
  4. Thread: Lathe tooling

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    Lathe tooling

    I recently added a 15 x 40 manual lathe to my shop. I will be purchasing a single point threader, a parting tool, and a cutting tool. I want carbide inserts on all as I really dont know much about...
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    Re: New Toy - Tormach Smart Cool System

    Ok, I installed the smart cool and the solinoid for air blast. 1 tip that had me pulling my hair out. when tightening the clamps for the nozzles do not over tighten, it will bind up and stop...
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    Re: New Toy - Tormach Smart Cool System

    That is cool. I have the tool changer. I switched to Path Pilot just to get this.
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    Re: New Toy - Tormach Smart Cool System

    I ordered mine today
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant and PP

    Wish I could help bud, mine still says "machine Power off" however I did not get a chance to try to remove the # that step suggested yesterday so I still dont know if this fixed it.
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant and PP

    Thanks step, I will try.
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant and PP

    Step, I tried what you said and it is working except for the DRO on the pendant. It only says machine power off. Does not change no matter machine state or switch position. any thoughts?
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant and PP

    Thanks Step, I will let you know.
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant and PP

    Awesome! I can not wait to get home and try this. 1 more thing, I am a little confused on the last step where it instructs you to go and set the decimal display. It looked like this was already...
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant and PP

    Well, first off please understand my coding knowledge is pushed to the limit even just following those instructions. with that said, are you saying the installation worked after you edited out the 2...
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant and PP

    I installed PathPilot, uploaded the files from Vista followed the directions to the tee, and my p1a-s still will not work. Pathpilot gives me an error message and says it must be updated. I had to...
  15. Re: Move control cabinet outside of enclosure PCNC 1100

    zephr is correct. I do want to move the whole cabinet. but it looks like it will be a total pain so I may not.
  16. Move control cabinet outside of enclosure PCNC 1100

    I want to move my control cabinet from the side of the machine to the outside of my enclosure. Has this been done? how difficult will this be? The reason is, If I have any problems at all its a...
  17. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    That is a sad deal, I really hate to hear this. Gods Peace to his family and friends.
  18. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    I some what agree with you, I dont have the maintenance contract, but will look into it. My complaint here was that he asked for photos and serial number to check on the noise filters, I gave it to...
  19. Thread: Face mill help

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    Re: Face mill help

    Thank you for replying. I guess since my stock is wider than the 1.5" I will have to go in and physically draw lines for the tool path? This will be terrible since I really dislike sprutcams...
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    Re: Tormach issue

    I was not aware of any tragedies at Tormach. Too many people have raved about the service at that company for me to be totally put out with them as a whole. However, If I knew for sure that the...
  21. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    I have no Idea what you are talking about. I would love to switch to Path Pilot, but I will not because I want to keep my Vista pendant.
  22. Thread: Face mill help

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    Re: Face mill help

    I am using a Tormach 1100. What operation do you use in sprutcam to get the fm to start off of the plate. Do you cut the full .0625 in one pass?
  23. Thread: Face mill help

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    Face mill help

    On the first operation of a part I need to face off 1/16" of 6061 aluminum. I am using the Tormach 1 1/2" facemill to do this operation. Let me say I am new to CNC so please dont call me an Idiot....
  24. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    Well, here is the thing. I contacted Tormach about this issue months ago. I was asked to send them a picture of inside my cabinet and a picture of my serial number plate as they would check on if I...
  25. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    Ok, being very busy, I have not had time to do the above suggestions. The problem seems to have gotten worse since I installed a vista pendant. It will do it on almost every tool change. However,...
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    Re: Keep breaking endmills on 3D roughing plane

    I make a lot of cuts in 6061 with a 1/8 endmill. I almost always cut at 5100 RPM and 10 IPM using 2 flute EM's I have cranked up to 11 IPM and snap. So, I just usually set them all at 10 ipm and...
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    Re: Haimer 3D Indicator

    I received the new tip and finally got to use it and I absolutely love the haimer! On another note, I purchased the atc holder ring from tormach and heated it to a dull red. It dropped right on the...
  28. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    Can you elaborate a little more? I am not sure I fully understand what you mean.
  29. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    The z axis is under power on it's decent. or seems to be, the stepper is whining like it is running.
  30. Thread: Tormach issue

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    Re: Tormach issue

    Thanks for the input. I think the cheapest thing for me to try is to download the new mach program and try that first, If it doesnt fix it, I may swap a couple motors out.
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