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  1. This is most likely a program issue. Make sure...

    This is most likely a program issue. Make sure your program has a G54 called out. Also make sure your program is calling a height offset for the correct too. For instance H1 for tool #1. Also, be...
  2. Re: Taiwan - SYNTEC - 6MB or 6MA - Controller Discussions

    HOLY COW, that's super fast.
  3. Attempt to attach PDF.

    Attempt to attach PDF.
  4. 2000 ipm? Are you in inch mode? Maybe 20000 mm/m?...

    2000 ipm? Are you in inch mode? Maybe 20000 mm/m?
    I set up my z zero using a different method because we don't use a spoil board. We are mostly machining plastics. Our z zero is always the top of...
  5. Re: Taiwan - SYNTEC - 6MB or 6MA - Controller Discussions

    I am new to this also, but I think this is how it works:
    When you use MDI mode, G991T1X#######Y#######Z#######, the control puts those XYZ numbers into register #200, 201, and 203. (XYZ)...
  6. So should I remove the .tap extension?

    So should I remove the .tap extension?
  7. Re: Taiwan - SYNTEC - 6MB or 6MA - Controller Discussions

    Well, I have always found this controller a little strange in file names,
    Yes, the .txt whttp://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=383726&stc=1as changed to .tap.
    In the file...
  8. Yup. All one sheet of solid 1-1/4" thick...

    Yup. All one sheet of solid 1-1/4" thick aluminum. Machined in the router.
    There is not a through hole in the 4th axis Chuck, so we will continue the threads as shown. The video was a first run....
  9. Re: Taiwan - SYNTEC - 6MB or 6MA - Controller Discussions

    https://youtu.be/cBhz4KrDTGk
    Video of pipe thread cutting
  10. Re: Taiwan - SYNTEC - 6MB or 6MA - Controller Discussions

    Here are a couple pics of the completed top. I am trying to upload a short video showing the threading process, but I have to figure out how. It will explain a lot about how we are threading the...
  11. I wanted to add that I have a 4th axis rotary...

    I wanted to add that I have a 4th axis rotary head, but my syntec 6ma is only 3 axis. I have made mechanical locks for the x axis and can unplug the x axis and plug those into the rotary and it will...
  12. Hi guys. My set up takes less than 30 minutes to...

    Hi guys.
    My set up takes less than 30 minutes to go from vertical to horizontal. In the picture you can see that all that has to be done is removing the gusset bolts from the side of the upright....
  13. Just some fun before changing table tops.

    Just some fun before changing table tops.
  14. Polishing my new table. The vacuum plate appeared...

    Polishing my new table. The vacuum plate appeared to have been drilled by hand for mounting. There was no consistency in the mounting pattern. I located each hole manually and recorded the dimension....
  15. Pics

    Pics
  16. Cutter was made. 1" shank. Had to use a BT30 tool...

    Cutter was made. 1" shank. Had to use a BT30 tool holder. The ISO holders I have are just for collets and the max size was 3/4". Made a tool finger specifically for the BT30 holder so we can use 1"...
  17. Here are just a few pics I already had on my...

    Here are just a few pics I already had on my phone.
    This is the horizontal head set up. We made a new wider vertical mount for the spindle and made it wide enough to accommodate the horizontal...
  18. Well, I spent most of the day playing with the...

    Well, I spent most of the day playing with the tool change macro and I think I finally have it all working properly. I have to give you guys credit and kudos. I don't know how you guys can look at...
  19. Re: Taiwan - SYNTEC - 6MB or 6MA - Controller Discussions

    Hi serum,
    I have the same type of output relays as you. I don't know if this helps or not, but I have a couple empty relays and one of them is controlled from the front panel air blow switch. I...
  20. Re: Taiwan - SYNTEC - 6MB or 6MA - Controller Discussions

    Thanks Syntecengineer. I am going to have to take some time and try to understand this. I realize the necessity of recording the data and the reinstating the data, but not sure how to go about it....
  21. I have a linear tool changer with 8 stations....

    I have a linear tool changer with 8 stations. Station 8 has a pointed edgefinder in it. I use it to get xyz zero. If I change tools in mdi mode I need to use g71, m6t2,g70, if I want to touch probe I...
  22. Hi Frank. I have downloaded all the data from the...

    Hi Frank. I have downloaded all the data from the machine to a desktop. I have the tool change macro as T0001 or something like that. My F5 button does a tool touch off of the height probe. When...
  23. Re: Oi MF - Best way to handle large programs.

    I use RemoDNC 5.0. It seems a little cumbersome to set up, but once you get the gist it works well. No Issues. I think it's around $200.
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