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  1. Cleaning optical encoder on rep cap alpha servo.

    Working through an issue with a machine that sat for several months. Ran fine before but now getting a 350 Alarm for axis encoder issue. Diag 202 bit 4 is a 1 for a PHA issue. Machine will fire up...
  2. SH series. Resetting tool changer with the MDI?

    Hoping someone might respond with a little experience setting the TC in an SH or MH machine? We lost the encoder batt and now trying to work through rehoming the TC. The pamphlet we have does not...
  3. 1060 drawbar repair, x axis growl, and network with owners.

    We bought a 1060 that was in need of help. Bought it cheap enough. We based the decision on owning a lesser model previously and how well these machines are built. We I inspected the machine, the...
  4. Dyna 50MU, access to the "monitor" functions or higher level settings?

    We have a Tree VMC and want to do testing on the axis gibs. The book calls for getting into the "monitor" settings of the control to look at the loads on each axis, however there is no explanation...
  5. 16M, edit parameter for CRT from monochrome to color. How to test safely?

    I would like to toggle this parameter as we monitor the output from the video cable with our scope but the concern is if I lose all visibility of the display, how would be be able to get back in to...
  6. Problems booting 16i control after storage. working through issues.

    Had a good running machine that was pulled off floor to make room and later sold several months later. now having issues getting it going again. Seems to boot into a windows screen, but running...
  7. Any SH series horizontal owners here? Looking for feedback on them.

    Looking at an older machine and would like any feedback and where the weak points might be on them?

    Also trying to determine what options the controls came with. Surprisingly Mori is next to no...
  8. 16MB control. Understanding available options. Fanuc is no help....

    Heyfanuc gurus! So we are sort of considering buying an older machine as a tie over. Has a 16mb control. Problem is we need to run some more HSM type tool paths and just want understand the...
  9. New to Y axis lathe programming and posting on a Hitachi Seicos

    Trying to get a little direction here. Have mostly mill and 2 axis lathe experience. Also have experience modding posts but I am no pro. Reseller is striking out finding a post so I would like to...
  10. Seicos III, battery dead? software reload? How bad is this?

    Have had a lathe down for a while as we source other parts. However, I realized it looks like the maint battery may be dead? How long do those last? I figured due to how difficult it was to get to...
  11. Production run Shallow Aluminum step jaws to hold round flat How hard can I push?

    I have a round puck looking part to be cut from 4x4x.375 flat extrusions. Due to the saw cut, I should clamp on the extruded sides which have a radius on the corners. About 3/32.

    The parts...
  12. pulling spindle on 94 arrow 500. What do I need to know? Bearings?

    Spindle bearings are toast. Not my first rodeo on spindles but never been in this one and not sure how it comes apart. Can I just pop the retainer at the bottom of the spindle and slide the whole...
  13. Noisy AC servo amplifiers. Has not been powered in years.

    Powering up a machine that has been down a couple yrs. I am fighting with some control issues which would not allow to bypass estop and I needed to know the servo amps would kick up so I manually...
  14. Ot-C, macros were no, now off. Also cannot turn on rigid tap. parameter set issue

    2 problems I guess. Had macros on though never used them. My bits on these 900 parameters are set correctly I believe but now do not show up on control. This might have happened when I was trying...
  15. hi cell 23b or ca23b, anyone have one? parameters, loading, post, we are hosed!

    Long story short, we got royally screwed on this machine. In the course of repairs, the maint bat went dead. Now trying to figure out what the next step is. We also have no way to program it as it...
  16. T-45 milacron Acramatic 950 programming in MCX7. post or sample code?

    Our dealer does not have squat for a post for this and as much time as will go into getting them info, I might rather edit an existing post if I can find something close.

    This machine has the...
  17. BEST PLACE TO POST FREE CNC MACHINE LISTING??

    Curious where a guy should post a CNC mill for sale for a wide audience? We have a machine that is really only tailored for a large business and probably don't frequent forums.

    I have...
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    Milacron T-35 5 axi ?

    We had a call from a dealer on one of these for a bigger job we are doing. This machine is older but could fit our budget. The dealer knew very little about it. Does anyone have any idea of specs,...
  19. Dynapath Autocon on Tree 1060. Abilities, etc

    We are considering a Tree VMC with this control. We used to have an old knee mill with a 40 and though it seemed stable and such, we never much liked the platform. However, I am mostly curious...
  20. I think I may need to quantify the control...

    I think I may need to quantify the control performance against some known machines. Old Cadet 4020 and Haas VMC of that same era. We always have to think about contour speed but still have to get...
  21. Would you know of any other machines of that era...

    Would you know of any other machines of that era (price range) that have an extended Y (24"+) that we could consider? I believe the servos and amps on the Tree are worth using and we are able to...
  22. Yeah, I don't really like the lack of support. ...

    Yeah, I don't really like the lack of support. Is there anything that can be done on these controls? We need to machine Aluminum and figured we would run into issues with this...
  23. Tree 1060, please help me compare to other machines. Mori, Okuma?

    We are looking at this Tree for consideration due to the larger Y axis. We had a Tree knee years ago and felt they were well built. We need a REAL machine, not a floppy Haas. I am curious if...
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    uh huh, and my very first question would be right...

    uh huh, and my very first question would be right back at the customer, WHY? I find it very common that cute little green horn engineers like to design stuff with absolutely zero clue about...
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    NEED SUPPLIER OF TITANIUM ON THE CHEAP

    Cheap? lol We have a job that requires Ti but no certifications required. Would like to find a scrap or drop supplier. This would be repeat work so would prefer someone that can cut plate, etc. ...
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    Ideas to fixture this part!

    I probably cannot share the drawing for this part but pretty simple. It is Titanium, blank size is 3/16 thick x 2W, x 3L. The part is mostly profiled but with some minor pocketing on both sides. ...
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    Where can I buy smokin deals on Titanium?

    Grade 2 or 5 would be fine. No certs required. Repeat job but we just cannot afford to buy in bulk so will to buy around 50-100lb at a time.

    We need 7/8 round bar 3/16x2" wide flat bar. We...
  28. HOME SHOP OWNER LOOKING FOR INSURANCE COSTS FOR EQUIPMENT/BUSINESS

    I currently own 3 multi axis CNC machines and support equipment. I do a variety of work from hobby to business with them. I also do a lot of business doing other things. I am building a huge...
  29. Anyone?

    Anyone?
  30. HELP! FINDING SUPPLIER FOR 4140 IN FLATS OR PLATE

    We make a part that requires a blank size of .625x1.5x5.50". We have used blanks up to 6" long and could technically use 3/4" thick material if we needed to. We require the supplier saw cut to...
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