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    RFQ 303ss Lathe parts

    Need a quote for 303 stainless steel pins.

    TF-001-2, 1/2" dia, 3-1/4" long: 12 ea
    TF-001-3, 3/8" dia, 2-1/8" long: 6 ea

    Just a start, there is more to come. We are a machining facility that...
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    Re: CNC Lathe and Mill work, 6061, 4130, 304

    If you still have a requirement for machined parts CNC Lathe Mill 3-4 axis...

    [email protected]
    www.productdesignsusa.com
    ISO9001/AS9100 certified

    Charlie Vetter
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    CNC Machine Shop, California USA

    Located in California

    All new High Tech machine shop with all new machinery.

    The latest in 3D Design Technology we can provide CNC Programming.
    3D Part Design and ANSI Drawings, Jig and...
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    Re: sending Gcode back into Surfcam

    You can't open a machine file in Surfcam. The best you can do is convert a G code program into an APTCL file using the surfcam file editor EditNC. Then you'd need to understand APTCL to make edits....
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    Re: Surfcam 2022

    Surfcam traditional is virtually untouched, no new features, no enhancements. A software bug that I brought to their attention was not tixed There is Nothing new in the new surfcam...
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    Re: 3D Chamfers.

    You would need to create surface geometry of your chamfer. In SolidWorks the software creates a separate surface which is your chamfer. ONce you have a surface(s) those are your chamfer(S) then you...
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    CNC Programmer/Machinist So Cal, OC area

    Looking for CNC Programmer, Machinist, Set-up person permanent fulltime or part time employee or working contract. In City of Orange, in southern California

    Some experience required, preferably...
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    Re: Surfcam 2021.0 is out

    I watched the Webinar. It looks like SurfCam has had only some minor updates, which is not so great, but what I got from the Webinar (I believe), is that it allows a SurfCam user the rights to...
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    OKK VM5-III Fanuc Lost Parameters

    The battery in our control died and we have lost all of our parameters and PLC software for an OKK VM5-III with the Fanuc 160is MB control.

    Anyone with a matching machine would probably have all...
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    SL65 Parameters Lost, Alarm 1047

    The batteries that backup the memory in our SL65 died, as a result, we have lost all of our machines parameters. Now the control has an alarm EX1047.

    We are in need of a listing or printout of...
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    Inverse Time feed rates

    Hi does anyone have an example of a post file S or M, that is using inverse time feed rates for a Haas 4th axis programming..?

    Thanks in advance...
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    Re: Surfcam Future

    I originally bought into the Surfcam EVO gambit. The requirement was only that I pay for training. I did and I got it. I became disillusioned with it when I realized that the learning curve and setup...
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    Re: Surfcam Future

    I talked to the surfcam rep at Westec back in Sept 2019 and he (an arrogant ****) said that they have no plans to discontinue support for SurfCam Traditional. I am currently using 2018 version and it...
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    Re: Latest Surfcam

    I think that the long filename issue was fixed some time ago. I use 2018 R2 and it seems to be very stable. I installed 2019 R1 and it does appear to have a few issues, so I went back to 2018... I...
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    Re: invalid I, J, OR K in G02 G03

    Also do check machine plane G17, G18 and G19 as suggested by the incomplete endpoints, your sample suggests that you might be changing circular planes...
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    Re: Getting ready to buy - First VMC

    I'm pretty much in the same situation. I opted to order a new VF-2, it should be here next week. Having used Haas CNC's at various shops, and on a tight budget, I considered whether I should get...
  17. Re: cnc router some parts from apple ply (a type of baltic birch)

    Not to jump in here but I have a CNC router with a 12 station tool changer in California, that,s available If you are interested... I also have a new CNC Haas V2 coming in a month, if you need some...
  18. CNC Machine Shop American Southest. We Design, CNC Programming, Tool Design, Engring

    Product Design.
    2781 Regal Park Drive
    Anaheim California
    USA

    We offer a complete machine shop:

    CNC Milling machines up to 80" or 2000mm.
    CNC High Speed Milling 30" x 16"
    CNC Routers up to...
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    Re: Received Blackmail Letter from Vero Today.

    The company in my case, did wind up buying Surfcam at full price. It likely cost them $15k or more. I'm not sure if you've ever been sued or involved in a law suit, but a large company with unlimited...
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    Re: New CNC Manager job opportunity.

    I live in Lake Havasu City, Arizona 25+ years of experience with most all machine shop equipment... CNC, manual, robotics etc....

    [email protected]
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    Re: Received Blackmail Letter from Vero Today.

    Yes, I got the same email.

    We only use what they now call the "Traditional" version. Unfortunately, we changed to their internet based keyless license, 2 years ago and gave up our dongle, not...
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    Re: Newst software calling home?

    I'm not too sure that Surfcam software needs an internet connection to work but I happen to know that if you are using 'bootleg' software, like anything from "LND" or Legends Never Die, be aware that...
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    Looking for a HAAS EC 400

    I'm looking for a HAAS horizontal. I have a HAAS brochure for an EC 400. As far as Horizontal VMC's go, their site only lists the EC 1600 and EC 1600ZT on it and its just too big for what I need. I...
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    Re: problem with stock

    :eek: LOL....

    Yes I did... Yeah, its steep but its not so bad, they told me that I can go back to just traditional and pay the same amount as in years past, so it's not like I'm not stuck with...
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    Re: problem with stock

    BTW... If you had full 5 axis Surfcam (traditional) and added the new Surfcam 2016 R1 (EVO) at that same level for free. Say Hello :rolleyes: to your new maintenance bill of $6,300...
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    Re: problem with stock

    Truemill has been unsupported since around 2010. I guess when the law suit with VoluMil was settled the owners of SurfCam (back then) lost interest in Truemill and for some strange reason, they...
  27. Thread: Tool Turret

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    Re: Tool Turret

    Many software packages that you might be exposed to have features that you wish that you had available on the package that you're currently using. Switching software to the one that has that feature...
  28. Re: Vero Software Announces New Product, SurfCam EVO

    I am still in the setup phase... I have the post processor working for a 3 axis mill. Next I will work on the kinematics. The setup procedure can be kind of complex, though I guess it also depends on...
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    Re: 4th Axis Pocket

    I meant to send this attachment but forgot, just FWIW.....
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    Re: 4th Axis Pocket

    You might not actually be creating a toolpath with actual Tool Axis Vectors, though you think that you are...

    Try creating a view at the same angle as your pocket.... Set your Cview to that...
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