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Hi folks. My 1997 VF2 just started throwing a spindle error and shutting down after it runs for a while. The load meter is reading high when its running clockwise but is fine in reverse. I'm...

Hi. I'm having the same problem. Do you know how I can fix this?

Hi all. I have a BMC 30 with Ultimax3 which I just did a Centroid retrofit on. As such, I have all the control components available should anyone ever need them to keep their old control going. I'm...

We are actually building a new shop next door and I'm going to fill it with HAAS VM3s with 4 axis. Our first brand new machines. Haas earned it

Yeah, I did actually get in contact with the Hurco dealer for Canada and they never got back to me either. They assume that because we have an old machine we aren't worth talking to I think. They...

Lol! Hurco doesn't talk to owners of older machines. I have several HAAS mills and HAAS always supports their products. This is my first Hurco and frankly they have zero customer service. The...

Thanks for the replies. I guess Hurco just didn't put much thought into running non conversational programs efficiently. Its funny but my control is 1991 and I used to have a Makino with 6mb Fanuc...

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I'm just starting to get used to a hurco bmc 30 machine. Seems well built but when I run a program it pauses at every change of direction instead of smoothly continuing movement. I set...

Hi all! I just installed my first Hurco, an older BMC 30 open style machine with max32 upgrade. I am just wondering about the transformer hook ups. I assume I just need to change the input wires....

Fixed! Put in a new cable (228 pretty reasonable!) and it works fine now. The hole to feed the cables through into the motor area is a real ***** to reach though. God knows why HAAS dosn't just...

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So I got an alarm and machine stopped. It says X axis cable fault. Before I start pulling the machine apart to look at the actual cable I thought I'd ask here to see if that is...

Hey guys. I am very familiar with Mastercam 9 and am helping a friend who is trying to learn it at the shop he works at. Trouble is he dosn't get enough time on the computer at work to learn how it...

It was just under $2000 and I had a tech do it. You could probably do it for less by installing yourself. It is quite a usefull machine with 512k.

Does anyone know how much Mastercam charges for their design package on its own?

The motor dosnt even try to move now so perhaps its worn out?

Thanks!

I'll try that tomorrow.

Problem is with the indexing of the tools and the carousel rotating past the position ition where it is supposed to place the tool for pick up.

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My 1998 VF2 was working fine but now the toolchange has stopped working.

The spindle goes to correct location and orients spindle and the carousel rotates to the tool but it seems...

Well I have the software and I am amazed at how easy it is to create toolpaths. I have done some nice high speed Z level rough programs and its a piece of cake.

The CAD side of it leaves a little...

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I've decided to buy XR3 Pro and was just wondering if you guys might have any advice for a new user/purchaser.

Thanks!

The sound is louder in one direction than the other which leads me to believe it is probably the thrust bearing. Y axis works pretty hard with 710 ipm rapids on such a small screw.

Does anyone...

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I have a VF2 and the Y axis is noisy.

Has anyone here done this fix?

Any idea what the HFOs charge?

Not sure if I should have a go myself and what complications I might encounter.

I just upgraded my bubble memory to 512k

It is big enough for most of the jobs I do.

I just took the guts out of an old 14 inch PC monitor and jammed it inside the box sitting on a couple of 2x4s.

By some miracle it worked perfectly.

I hear you. The tech guy i had come by has arefurbished unit for $1100 which seems ok. He used to work for HFO so knows his stuff on these machines.

I just hope I can finally start making some...

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All cleaned but now the main solenoid is being commanded to open all the time!

The tech guy says it is probably a bad IO board.

Anyone know where I can get one for a decent price?

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I set my face mill as zero then make all the other tools relative to that. Some are + and some are -. Works like setting lathe tools so then you just face a piece and press the set workpiece z zero...

I'm going to leave the Haas alone till I get one of those air filter dryer things. It seems to be working now so thanks everyone!

Trouble is when you talk to Haas they say don't put any oil in...

Looks like the WD40 might have done the trick.

It sat all night and after a rough start it is changing tools. I've made it change back and forth from one tool to another to try and clear out the...

I think the bad cutting ability is just because the machine is a light weight. It weighs half what my Makino does but I still think its pretty poor when other manufacturers can make much more solid...

Also, does anyone know which solenoid works the toolchange precharge?

There is a solenoid with 3 actuators on it behind the spindle motor. Is that it?