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U value will apply only to line of code it's in, but if you are moving from a linear move into a radius move you must consider if the U value used will exceed the start point needed for the arc of...

Thanks for the input. I was postponing any disassembly to inspect the source until I had some responses that might spare me the task. Have rebuilt a 46 south bend from a basket case to a working...

I have a 1963, 15x45 Clausing Colchester Conventional lathe. While running the carriage back the other day, I experienced a binding feel. After freeing the movement, I now have the floating engage...

What type of steel? 1018 or 4340? What type of knurl tool? Bump Knurl?
Scissor Knurl? Boxed Knurl? What application of knurl? To prep for a press operation, for a cosmetic, for a gripping...

Thomas,

What material would you require, and what is the depth of the placement on the .098 wide groove?

P.G.

Aaron P.

If the pay is 30+ hr. Would that be a good rate for cost of living in the Chicago area? Used to use some online software that would allow you to enter your yearly, and your zip code. ...

I am almost sure there would be. The only thing that may offset a cost break woud be shipping cost on the heavier container.

p.g.

Sorry can't tell you about a drum price, but locally I gave 126.00 in May for the last 5 gallon concentrate I purchased. Good stuff, but is getting higher each purchase.

Paul

Jedi,

There is nothing wrong with that code, it should run fine if that is a duplication of what's in the machine.
I have an 07 that ran fine for 1 year +/- then started doing odd things. It...

Al,

The size of that spike and probably the bright flash it produced may have been easier for me to find the source!
Thanks for the chuckle! Turned out to be a lot better day than the way...

Well, it seems when you get enough light, and a pair of glasses that you can actually read with.... The FU1 item mentioned in my previous post is marked as a fuse holder! Those dark areas and my...

Have a 2005 SL-20 that I suspect got a power spike from last nights storms.
As a rule I power down at the main every night. Must of been moving faster than I was thinking yesterday, and did not...

Josh,

Are you getting an alarm that refers to non monotonic (sp?) or type 1 or type 2 G71 cycles?
If that is the case, add a Z move in your first N100 block.
When I write can cycles, I...

Josh,

I don't use this command myself, but our Haas Rep. suggested it to us. It is a G53 command. Way I remember it working is, you select a safe point that all tools will clear when indexing,...

Lynn,

Have not messed w/ BobCad since the Demo V-17 days. But does it give an option to use an R value as opposed to the I/K/J values? If so, might toggle that on and see if you get better...

Good to see you posting, looking for work. It is a difficult time for anyone in the machining business. You are doing the right thing, keep looking for work. Keep your sales calls up, try getting...

Look inside the door on the controls, both of ours have the G & M codes posted there for a reference. As well as pressing "Help" on the control panel and getting them listed for you on the monitor. ...

Cartierusm,

A quick formula for threading is Major-pitch=minor.

3/8"-16 thread. 3/8"(.375) -16TPI (1"/16threads=.0625) = .3125 diameter.

Turn your material to .375, make your last...

JoshF

Big No No! That chuck key in the chuck. Get you hurt fast. Seen it. Ugly when it happens. Number 1 rule in most shop, never leave a chuck key in the chuck.

As for the lathe,...

Lamed,

I would recommend investing in a Machinist Handbook. Bought the 23rd edition years back and it has been a great friend since. Another nice tool that will give you some help is a...

Are you switching from IPR feed to IPM feed when you try to move your Z axis?
If so and you can't get movement in Z axis, I have ran across some Leadwells with Fanuc OT controls that required you to...

Excellent! Always delighted by simple,effective little projects like this. What material are you deburring in it? And would the 2 hours run time be the same batch, or multiple batches? Time away...

Gary,

The collet pads are ideal for a lot of applications. You can get them in smooth or serrated faces. The serrated are good when your needing a heavy cut, keeps the material from pushing...