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    Re: New to Mic6 or tooling/cast plate

    Thanks. Im looking at 12x12x1” plate to start. Possibly increase the size later when it’s been proven. Planned on stacking 2” saw cut aluminum plates on top. I figured I’d mill the tops and bottoms...
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    Re: New to Mic6 or tooling/cast plate

    Sounds like a very good idea! Thank you!


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    Re: New to Mic6 or tooling/cast plate

    Thank you so much. Very useful info I didn’t have before. I’ve heard about cast tooling plates and mic6 but never knew how to use it effectively. Big help for me, thank you! And yes it’ll see...
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    New to Mic6 or tooling/cast plate

    Hello everyone, I’m needing to machine some fixture plates and pallets. Plan is to make a standard base with locating pins and bushings for a simple cheap pallet system.

    I’m reading that mic6, or...
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    Re: Can this tool be used in an ER collet?

    Oh wow, very interesting, thanks! I’ll have to look into those. Mine will be used for the side slotting that it shows on there. Thanks again, didn’t know these existed


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    Re: Can this tool be used in an ER collet?

    Thank you. I’ve used only used HSS when it comes to keyseat cutters. First time with a carbide keyseat cutter. I assumed going carbide may be better, cut faster, cut cleaner, less burrs, last longer?...
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    Re: Can this tool be used in an ER collet?

    Makes sense that a larger beefier collet, with a smaller diameter tool compared to it, might not affect it. Worse in say an ER20 because it would be at its max, thinning out the collet? Seems...
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    Re: Can this tool be used in an ER collet?

    Thanks. I’ve done the same, Weldon flats in an ER collet. But this one surprised me. Never really seen a Weldon flat run the whole length. Reminded me of some boring bars.


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    Re: Can this tool be used in an ER collet?

    True, probably just overthinking it, I have a bad habit of that. Was worried about screwing up the part or the cutter or both. Figured I’d ask first. Thought at least one person on here may have...
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    Can this tool be used in an ER collet?

    Hello, I just got this new carbide keyseat cutter and I’m a little stumped as to whether or not I can put it in an ER32 tool holder. There is a large flat running down the entire length of the shank....
  11. Re: Options for boring hole, high quantities

    Thanks, yea it’s a 1993 Haas VF3, bubble machine, space ship looking time-machine escape-pod. Decent shape for the age but definitely used.

    I have to apologize too, I realized it was NOT the 4”...
  12. Options for boring hole, high quantities

    Need some help with the best option for completing a boring operation on a high quantity order, repeat as well.

    Been programming and machining professionally for a few years, I have bored holes...
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    Re: Old VF0 BT40 to Cat40 conversion?

    Thank you for the reply! Yes they can definitely be flipped over. From what I've measured there won't be any interferences as long as the Z height is adjusted after flipping them. However, it is much...
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    Re: Old VF0 BT40 to Cat40 conversion?

    Haven’t had much luck with this. Haas tech said it was too old and therefore they didn’t have a lot of info on it. Recommended not swapping since they don’t have parts/info on it.

    So, I decided to...
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    Old VF0 BT40 to Cat40 conversion?

    Hoping someone can help me out. I’ve got a 1992 VF-0 with a 16 tool carousel that is currently BT40 that I’d like to switch to Cat40.

    I’ve searched other threads and haven’t had much luck finding...
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    Adding LED light to a 1992 VF0

    I’ve found where 115v goes to a transformer. I figured it converts to 12v ac/dc(?) and then goes to the io board and then to the switch and then to the light. That’s the best I can come up with. But,...
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    Adding LED light to a 1992 VF0

    Wanting to add an LED light to an old 1992 VF0 and I’m having a bit of trouble determining what I need exactly and whether or not I’m getting power to the current halogen light.

    I’m looking at...
  18. Re: 93 Haas VFO - DNC Software and Production Parts

    The Shoplink box is what we have currently been using on several machines so I'm slightly familiar with those but I didn't realize it would drip feed. I would prefer to use something that could store...
  19. Re: 93 Haas VFO - DNC Software and Production Parts

    Thanks, I haven't picked out any particular DNC program yet. I've seen several different kinds. From computer programs to standalone DNC module boxes. I do have a spare computer I can keep next to...
  20. 93 Haas VFO - DNC Software and Production Parts

    So I've recently been given the oppurtunity to purchase a Haas 1993 VFO (I think it's a 93) mill, one with the plastic enclosure, for 4500 (bought new by current owner). It, along with a phase...
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    Re: Cold weather and Tormach 1100

    Thanks! That makes really good sense. I've had the machine for almost 2 years now. Last winter I decided to just not use it until it warmed up. The temps dropped to about freezing in my garage so...
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    Cold weather and Tormach 1100

    Is it possible that the Tormach 1100 cuts completely different in the winter colder weather than in the summer? With the same program, cutter, and material spec (not from same vendor) the Tormach...
  23. Re: Deluxe Stand - Coolant draining, chips under the machine, etc

    Thanks for the advice! I actually ended up going with your idea of using the lighter stuff. It worked out really good. I built the PVC frame and lined it with medium weight shower curtain. Adjusted...
  24. Re: Deluxe Stand - Coolant draining, chips under the machine, etc

    Thanks for the suggestion! That's definitely something I need to get put on mine. I'm also going to add the vinyl curtain around it and upgrade the coolant system with something a little beefier. Any...
  25. I figured if I get to running the coolant like I...

    I figured if I get to running the coolant like I wanted (flood) I would have to do something with that thing. I like your idea, I may incorporate it on mine.

    Any chance you know roughly how much...
  26. Just curious if you have found a way to drain the...

    Just curious if you have found a way to drain the coolant better? I'm having the same issue with my Tormach stand as well., I'm leaving quite a bit of coolant in the wrong corners of the stand....
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