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Ive purchased many of these machines over the years. 3 months ago, I bought another loaded vf4. Since this machines delivery, we get 2 plus calls, every singe day, from banks, used equipment dealers,...

Imagine my excitement to finally get a response to a serious question on the forum, only to read that. Good thing the emocons were in there, or that would have been a complete waste of time to read.

Just had my new VF4 delivered. Website says its a 30hp max rating, so I was expecting a 40hp vector drive. . Vector drive in the back says 20hp. Am I missing something here?? My newish St30 has a...

Mike is right. Ran the program above the part at 250 ipm back feed rate, and it worked correctly. Setting 57 had nothing to do with it apparently. It was the look ahead. This higher speed machining...

Have a little problem with my vf0e mill. Using a mastercam x7 program with dynamic core milling to do a boss on top of a plate. The program runs perfectly in mastercam verify, runs perfectly on the...

I am going to take a look at a new PUma 240B tomorrow afternoon. I have a floor full of Haas equipment currently. After 16 years, being in business for myself, I feel its time to move into something...

My apologies for coming off a bit harsh. I do appreciate your wanting to help.

What will you be looking into?? Is it why I didnt get the demo as scheduled, or why the machine couldnt drill with a 1" insert drill, or why the tech couldnt touch it off using the presetter. ?? I...

Over the last 15 years, that I have been in business, Ive purchased 3 haas lathes, and 3 haas mills. Besides being comfortable with the control, and knowing these machines inside and out, I know they...

This past year, I wanted to buy a new st10 turning center. I backed out of it, when I discovered the new safety features dont really fit our onesy twosy jobs we do. Simple things like hand polishing ...

Just finished ordering my X5 level 2 with solids and entry lathe, from v9. 1 year of maintenance gets me the new x6 in a few weeks and the expected x7 later next year.

Has anyone else gone...

Found it, Parameter 278 Chuck open CS.
I will have to put our best guy on this, as the chuck will cycle start with the chuck unclamped.

In our 2000 SL20, I have a specific setup that I need help with. I have a 4 inch long part, that I need to clamp on a 1/8 inch step on one side, while holding with a live center on the other end....

Now, before you reply with the ( you get what you pay for) comment, Im well aware of that, BUTTT for basic one step operations, has anyone used these bison collets off of ebay for like 12 bucks a...

We just cannot legislate ourselves out of stupidity! Whats the next step, no opening or closing of the chuck with the door open?? How about, powering off of the machine to open the door?? Im curious...

We were going to purchase a new machine. I recieved my quote, and this letter stating the NEW door lock details for a new lathe. These "features" are going to render this machine nearly useless for...

Havent found alot of information on this machine. It appears priced very very reasonably. ( Genos L250E) I know this is the entry level machine in this size, but how will it stack up against its...

Thank you for the responses! I am looking forward to the 12 station bot. My SL has the haas turret, and it is terrible. Everyday, I grumble to myself, I wish I would have bought the bot.

I do...

The sl20 handles all of our work sizes. Actually, the 10 would handle 90% of it, but the 20 fills in all the gaps nicley, and has a 4k spindle. I wouldnt mind going with a 30, and going after some...

Ive put in the paperwork at our bank this past week, for a new ST20. Not sure if were going to pull the trigger just yet, but the older sl20 we have isnt keeping up with the work load. I need...

In the last couple of days, I have noticed a little more vibration from our sl-20. Were going to re-level the machine tomorrow, but Im not certain thats the culprit. When at or above 3000 rpm, the...

Not sure where else to ask this question, so here goes. We have a few older Valenite 3" shell mills, along with some smaller 2 flute tools that take the same inserts. They use SNKT 43.5 inserts, and...

I have a ton of 1/2 and 3/8 carbide endmills, that are just worn on the bottom 1/8 to 1/4 inch. The rest of the cutters are still new and unused. Im looking for a (GOOD) tool grinding shop to freshen...

Thank you very much for your info!! I will look into the s20 collet setup from hardinge. Fortunately, the 1 5/8 capacity will cover 98% of our work. Rarely do we see anything larger, but I will most...

Ahhh nevermind, Ive found the answer. Yes, I can get a 16C for that machine. This is going to GREATLY increase our productivity!!!!

Gary

Ive got a 2000 SL-20 with an A2-6 spindle that we run a 5c collet and a KIT 8" chuck. I would love to have a 16C collet in that machine, as switching back and forth between the chuck and collet is...

I still have the problem. I appeared to have gone away, but it started again. Any input on this guys???

Gary

I changed the oil, and at the moment, appears to have fixed the problem. The pump does sound quieter than it did before. ( that could be my imagination also) It may have also been the tempurature. If...

Hello all,
My 2001 SL20 is throwing a 134 alarm, stating my Hyd pressure is too low. I know its not supposed to get below 100psi, but Im running it at 300. This just started today, and I have...

Since I recieved such excellent responses to my other post, I thought I would ask you folks about the Collet Pad Jaws.
The jaws seem pricey at 145 ea, but the pads are around 35 a set, which would...