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    Startup Tooling Advise for new DT-1

    Hello Group-

    My new Haas DT-1 is arriving next week along with an IR screw compressor and Chick System 5 modular work holding system! This group really helped me in deciding on the TCS option. ...
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    Kaeser Airtower Opinion

    I'm in the market for a quiet compressor to service my CNC demands of 10-20 CFM at 100 PSI.

    I used to have an Ingersoll Rand TAS package which is an integrated 7.5 HP screw compressor, dryer,...
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    Given that I was so on-the-fence about TSC with...

    Given that I was so on-the-fence about TSC with the HFO, I wish they would have told me the option can be easily turned on later [assuming what you are saying is fact]. I wouldn't be surprised if it...
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    Thanks folks for all your helpful feedback! ...

    Thanks folks for all your helpful feedback!

    The order was placed Friday for a Haas DT-1 with the 300 PSI through spindle coolant option. I was told by the factory rep that the spindle is designed...
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    TSC docs say spindle speed is limited to 12k,...

    TSC docs say spindle speed is limited to 12k, which actually is the max RPM anyway. I think that note applied when the DT-1 spindle max RPM was 15K - it is now 12K.
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    IMO wouldn't waste my time or money for 300PSI....

    IMO wouldn't waste my time or money for 300PSI. Just replace the stock coolant pump with a booster pump from graingers and run 225PSI then. Cost would be less.
    DAYTON Pump, Booster, CI, 1 1/2 HP,...
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    Had it on another Haas mill I had, VF-4, used a...

    Had it on another Haas mill I had, VF-4, used a bit, but not as much as you would think. Best for large deep pockets(like molds), deep hole drill if a good size hole etc.

    But, remember that the...
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    We had the spindle bearing that the TSC coolant...

    We had the spindle bearing that the TSC coolant system is attached to, go out on a new machine.

    Cost to fix it; $1,000, machine warranty covered it, but time was a real problem. The shop was fully...
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    The DT-1 has a 300 PSI and 1000 PSI TSC options. ...

    The DT-1 has a 300 PSI and 1000 PSI TSC options. The 1000 PSI version is roughy twice the cost of 300 ($6K vs $12K).

    I've been in the pressure sensor business for years and 300 PSI is a lot of...
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    My first two parts are 6061 3" x 5" x 1/2" with a...

    My first two parts are 6061 3" x 5" x 1/2" with a lot of pocketing, but DOC is only 0.400". There are 18 holes though in the ranges of 0.25" DIA x 0.5" thru 0.125" DIA x 0.5", along with some 4-40...
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    Should I get Thru-Spindle Coolant on DT-1?

    I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new DT-1 with the following options:


    High-Speed Machining
    Intuitive Programming System
    Visual Quick Code
    Auto Air Gun
    Auger
    Programmable Coolant...
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