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    Found it

    I got the warm up program from the Haas site.

    J
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    Cool

    Yes I was more concerned about max RPM more than Load.
    Thanks for your input.

    Can someone post the warm up program/post the link.

    Thanks
    J
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    How Long/RPM

    Just started running some 3d parts for the first time. I'm beginning to realize the lengthy machine times involved.
    Q. How long would you be prepared to run your machine at high RPM s. We have a...
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    Model Tolerances

    Yes,

    It looks like both my model tolerances and my filter tolerances were both off the mark. I'll machine a new test tomorrow and post the results.

    Thanks
    J
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    Finish Flowline Problem

    Hi,
    I'm just starting to do some 3d machining. I'm sure that there's a simple solution for this but the finish on this part is faceted. It happened in all the roughing passes as well. The surface...
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    Yeh that all sounds cool. I understand that at...

    Yeh that all sounds cool. I understand that at the end of the days it's my call- I own the machine so any stuff ups will hurt my pocket anyway.. I have in the last week of so left the machine running...
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    Walk away from a machine?

    We just purchased a VF1 and are machining loads of aluminum parts. Each part takes about 20min and there's a bunch of tool changes. Because this is our first machine and none of us have worked in a...
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    cheers

    I'll have a go at that,

    Thanks
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    Solidworks to Mastercam (greenhorn)

    I need to save a 2d part file and bring it into MastercamX. All I really need is the 2D info once in mastercam. Whats the best file type option for this?

    It seems if I make a drawing in...
  10. Thread: Haas VF-1

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    Haas VF-1

    Hi,

    Looking at purchasing a 2002 Haas VF1. This machine will be used for prototyping and the machining of small (3"x4"x1/2") aluminum parts in a 2 op setup.

    Question,

    I have had a...
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    Thanks RandK, It seems like there's not a lot...

    Thanks RandK,

    It seems like there's not a lot of training or tutorial stuff around for oneCNC. So I'll put my ego firmly in my pocket and ask the stupid questions hoping that in month or so I can...
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    easy for some,

    Hi,

    I own a small company in Australia and we're about to invest in a second hand VMC for prototyping and for some small machined parts that we out source at the moment. I have a background in...
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    I'm beginning to see things your way. I think we...

    I'm beginning to see things your way. I think we may have to wait and put the extra bucks into a new machine. I like the idea (as you say) to look for something that we can "SEE operate and get...
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    Thanks

    Now that's the kind of information that is good to have this side of a purchase. Thanks heaps for your detailed responses.
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    Bridgeport Vmc 1000 1996

    Hi,

    I'm looking to purchase a machine to do short run 2d and 3d machining of aluminium and tooling board. Can someone give me a few simple opinions of this age and brand of machine.

    Draw...
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    Mirl M2000 Control

    Anybody had experience with this controller? Pros and cons?

    Thanks
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