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Any one have any luck finding a pressure switch other than from HAAS?

Thanks for posting Ken, I've actually done quite a bit of tweaking to my post/nc files since I made this thread, and am very happy with the results I am getting. I've been making a lot of parts that...

Nope, no chatter. I am only cutting aluminium but getting a decent finish. Got any more details on what you are doing?

I rough and leave 0.01 and then skim it off. Great finish with the axial live...

As Mike states, it's not as simple as adding size to your cutter diameter, at least not unless your mold is extremely simple. Even then you would have to cut it deeper by 2.5% also...

The...

Hello All,

I am getting ready to run my first live tooling programs on my new HAAS ST20SSY and just wanted to run my plan and code by those with more experience here to make sure I am not missing...

So I am waiting (im)patiently ;) for my new ST 20 SSY lathe.

I have been considering my options for a bar feeder that I am likely to purchase and add to it early next year.

I tried contacting...

There is a Haas Lathe forum slightly further down the forum list. Haas Lathes - CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net! I have no idea why it isn't right under this one? And I often...

If you are going to be doing many holes, gun drilling or tapping decently deep it's nice to have.

I am already looking to move away from tapping with my vf2 and more to machining threads or...

Curious how it went for you?

I am in the market for a lathe now and considering my options.

Andy, I am sure I will find out more about that but I haven't yet run any full 5 axis programs. It's getting close every day though. :) I had more set up work to get done first.

Spent a busy...

That's my plan. I even have my platter modelled up in my CAD CAM system and will just place parts onto it as needed and work them as if in real space.

Hmm would be nice to have a full Trunnion...

Tim, I really appreciate your post and offer. Thanks. :)

It's interesting to see that my center difference is close to yours and also that your's are decently differently from each other.

Do...

Same person. It's me. :)

Tebis will likely give you some sticker shock. It's not cheap, may even be the most expensive CAM software on the market, but it's definitely worth getting a demo. It comes out of Germany and is more...

It's been a while since I used anything other than Tebis. www.tebis.com

I started out with CADDS5, I have used (albeit briefly and many years ago) Delcam, Hyperworks, Catia, and Ideas. I used to...

Geof,

Yeah, I was looking at that and trying to work out just the right point. Unfortunately I can't raise the machine as I am already damn close on my height when the Z axis homes.

This is me...

Some pics and thoughts on setting up the 5 axis trunnion on a VF2.

The machine and trunnion are used but new to me.

I wanted a solution that would allow me to easily remove and replace the...

I love seeing parts for the first time. Especially when they turn out just as planned. Nice work on that cover.

I never get bored watching the first version of anything getting machined out of the...

It's an impressive little unit. I am planning to get it set up nicely with a 4500psi out put and a regulated side that puts out 3000psi. Feeding it dry air will only help the end results. :)

Aargh Luke, I would have been interested, but I was so worried about the moisture that I ordered a unit already. :( Should have had more patience I guess.

I'm going to be running a take off from...

Thank you for the link! Much appreciated.

I am using the ICE HPX after being recommend by my local HFO.

I am only cutting aluminium currently.

I run my machine for maybe 3-4 hours an evening right now, so it's not in full use, but so...

I am running an 80 gallon, 5 HP, Ingersoll Rand compressor, and due to our lovely NJ summer weather I am seeing more water in my lines than I would like. I bleed off the tank to get rid of moisture...

I solved the memory size transfer issue as I mentioned above.

I don't tend to drip feed files. I may need to some day, but usually I just upload them to the control. We shall see if I ever get to...

Just wanted to show my install for anyone else interested in one of these units.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/manike/xltransfer.jpg

I mounted it with the sticky backed velcro you can...

I would never have classed myself as a machinist. A CNC programmer and an occasional operator with decent machine knowledge would be more like it.

In other news, I fixed the issue with the...

Hey Luke, yeah it's me. :) Join up on my forum and get access to the insider group. You can see the whole build thread on my endeavours to put together my own little machine shop. :D



I will. I...

I have a 2004 VF2 with 16M upgraded memory.

I am using an xlTransfer from DNC, xlTRANSFER

http://log-in-inc.com/images/xlTRANSFER.jpg

to allow me to use USB memory sticks and upload files...

Yes, I've definitely been considering that. I was just not sure if I had missed something obvious.

My current thoughts are towards a 2" thick baseplate. Work out how far I can move the Trunnion to...

Hey Andy :)

Do you open the side windows and run that gantry through the machine first? Looks like a good option. I was considering an engine hoist, but that looks better.

I am planning to use...