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    Sodick AQ325 + AQ327 with Qvik

    I've got 2 Sodick Wire EDM's one AQ325 and one AQ327. One of the reasons I purchased these was because they were both a stand alone programming systems with Solidworks and Qvik (Esprit) installed on...
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    AC2100:Axis Drive Ready Signal Missing

    When we fire up our CINCI Arrow 750 with AC2100 control, it goes all the way through the axis alignment, then the last thing when the spindle is rotating for it's alignment the machine locks up and...
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    I talked to my favorite support guy and then the...

    I talked to my favorite support guy and then the parts folks about getting the boards here to try, then return the board I don't need along with my old bad board. There is also going to be a Tech in...
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    Sodick AQ325 Touch Screen

    My touch screen is flickering and going dark but can barly see the screen if you get in just the right position. Last PM I had done by a Sodick Tech I asked him about it, he wiggle some wires and...
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    No it is not magnitized, They magnetize it after...

    No it is not magnitized, They magnetize it after it's wired to shape. Then it's so strong you don't want to get your hand between 2 big ones.
    Any one else have any advice?
    China makes a small...
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    I have wire EDM'd this stuff before,tweeked every...

    I have wire EDM'd this stuff before,tweeked every cut condition I could think of. Yes it does cut very slow due to the way it's made. I would think I could cut it alittle faster than .030-.040 per...
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    WEDM Neodymium square blanks into shapes

    I have been searching for help wire EDM'ing neodymium rare earth magnet blanks into different shapes as requested by my customer. Talked with wire suppliers who didn't have a clue what the stuff was....
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    I have a tool and die shop in southern AZ. Send...

    I have a tool and die shop in southern AZ. Send an email with your contact info to Kevin bbtool@qwestoffice I'll give you a call.

    Kevin
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    Try and do a search on a gentleman by the name of...

    Try and do a search on a gentleman by the name of Tom Groff, lives in Las Vegas area, He's an old Elox Tech that works for Agie now. He helped us out with our old Elox. Also a company called Zapp...
  10. I have a small Dytron micro TIG welder. We weld...

    I have a small Dytron micro TIG welder. We weld molds mostly, I get a minimum charge of $60.00 wether it takes 5 minutes or 15 minutes. Hope this helps.

    Kevin
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    CNC Machinest, Sourthern Arizona

    Looking for experienced CNC machinest with experience in CAM programing,set-up and operation of a variaty of CNC equipment. We have 2 VMC's,1 Turning center and 2 Wire EDM's. All training will be...
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    Toolmaker Southern Arizona

    Small job shop looking for experienced Old School Toolmaker. Someone I can hand a print to that can utilize all equipment nessary to build. We do Plastic mold repair, Stamping Die repair and...
  13. Thread: Sumarium Cobalt

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    Thank You

    Thank You that saved me some time, I'm not much of a internet user.
  14. Thread: Sumarium Cobalt

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    Sumarium Cobalt

    Does anyone know anywere that recycles Sumarium Cobalt, It's the material used to make rare earth magnets. We use our wire EDM to cut differant shapes for our customer. I keep all the drops and would...
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    Yes I realize all measureing standards must be...

    Yes I realize all measureing standards must be calibrated and tracked with documentation. Like a standard block used to check and calibrate an optical comparater, what would it need to be designed...
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    Calibration as a buisness?

    Just a little background about myself. My wife and I own and operate a small high tech tool and die shop in sourthern Arizona on the Mexican border. Many of my customers are across the border in...
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    wow

    I went to CMMtalk.com but it wouldn't let me register. Other people are having the same problem. This place looks like a great place to start.

    Thank You Kevin
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    Thank You Kevin

    Thank You

    Kevin
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    whoops

    sorry made a mistake, yes it is calipso version 3
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    Ziess CMM-Eclipse

    I recently purchased a Ziess CMM at an auction. We had a Ziess tech prep the machine for moving and moved it in the shop. Two weeks later we had the tech set it up and do a basic check. The machine...
  21. I keep a set of both. The dials I use for ruff...

    I keep a set of both. The dials I use for ruff measuring, one glance and you can tell how much more you need to cut. With digitals I always have to do the math in my head. The ol brain box Is'nt as...
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    Printing tool list

    Does anyone know how to print out a simplified tool list from featurecam. All I need is something like this.

    T1 = 1/2 carbide EM
    T2 = #3 centerdrill
    T3 = #21 drill
    T4 = 10-32 tap
    Etc.

    I...
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    Discovery channel

    I watch a show called HOW It's Made on discovery channel. They had a show on custom pen making and found it very interesting. If you want to go CNC lathe I would suggest looking around for a used...
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    new to this forum

    Hello

    I'm kevin I own and opperate a tool, mold and die shop in sourthern Arizona on the Mexican border. Got tired of getting screwed by big corporations so I decided to open my own shop. Been...
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