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Cat50, gearbox yes, my question isn't if the machine can do it, I already drill larger holes using spiral flute spade drill holders. I am concerned about using a straight flute spade drill holder in...

Looking for experience / recommendation on using a straight flute spade drill holder (series 1 w/ 49/64 insert) in a vmc (VF3 with TSC). Wondering if any one has done this successfully using TCS to...

today we were attempting to do some thread milling. First time for us and the results are not what we expected. Lookin to you guys to give some insight on whats going on or maybe thread milling...

After I hit the green button on the cnc, I then get to go back to the manual machines and feel usefull again....well at least until the cnc needs the next part installed, then green button and back...

yeah, customer must be stopping by wednesday now, didnt show up today and I went ahead and finished the part. Next run of parts with taped holes I will try some faster speeds.

I guess I was kind...

ok, didnt get to try 1000 rpm today, last part is put off until tuesday, boss wants to show off machine when customer is there.... :rolleyes:

thanks for all the infomation everyone put in, lots to...

So far today so good but still stopping to oil between holes, running about267 rpm, last part I will try 1000 rpm, seems fast but who am I to question? Let er fly!!!

yes in a single shot, I will also try the repeat rigid tap.

Ok, I'm an idiot, Iam using an er32 collet. I will have the spiral flute taps Monday and try them out. I will also try a 7/16 pilot hole and correct my feed to 100%. I do have all the tapping at the...

Just got a new VF3 / 50taper and having some issues rigid tapping a blind hole. Im about 100% sure Im not doing something right so Im asking for some insight as Im new to the cnc machining world. ...

I would go at least the size of a standard sheet of steel. 99% of the material I cut is from a USA standard 48"x96" sheet, rarely from a 48"x120"sheet. Next standard size is 96"x240" but our table...