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    Re: Internal Feature Grinding

    Thanks. Unfortunately the material is carbide, so it will have to be ground. I am trying to finish the face at the bottom only, not the radi and angle. We do have a CNC grinder, however, it's a large...
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    Internal Feature Grinding

    Hope the picture attaches here. Curious how you grinding folks would approach grinding the "dished" end feature on this part.

    Is it possible to grind to center or would I need a small void...
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    Poll: Machinist or Machine Operator? You decide..

    Seems like an interesting phenomenon. Definitely some truth to this.

    Please see the article in the link

    https://www.maiden-creek.com/blog/machinist-the-dirty-word
  4. Machinist or Machine Operator? You decide..

    https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6517083616902737920
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    Are those links correct? Seemed to take me to...

    Are those links correct? Seemed to take me to just ebay
  6. Machinist or machine operator. Same thing?

    https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6517083616902737920
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    Machinist may find this worth reading

    https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:65167021317376778
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    Deep Drilling on Citizen L20

    Hi Guys. Anybody ever use the Z2 axis for T2100-T2300 on an L20 to drill back through the guide bushing? I am drilling a 6" deep hole and I'm trying to get a better result with run-out. My thought...
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    6-8 Spindle Machines Help

    I am trying to gather information on 6-8 spindles machines, there capabilities, the different machine options out there etc. My background is in more conventional CNC and this is clearly a unique...
  10. Thread: STAR SR20 RIII

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    STAR SR20 RIII

    Has anyone noticed that G87 doesn't work on the Star SR20 RIII? I have heard that the cross peck drilling cycle doesn't work on this machine. If anyone knows for a fact either way I'd appreciate to...
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    Over travel

    In my experience there is not much additional (if any) travel available in this situation. Typically T3100 & T3500 are reserved for "on center" work with milling being performed by T3200 - T3400.
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    .001"

    My apologies, I meant .001" over the drill size for the pilot. Of course with a drill of that size I would reduce that to maybe .0005" like the other gentleman mentioned.

    Good luck.
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    Genius 112

    We have 2 of the Genius 112 and absolutely despise them. Worst bar feed I've every worked with!
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    Gun Drill

    Swiss Beast,

    Do you mean .00014IPR or IPM? Your experience will be a tremendous asset....Max your spindle at 10,000, make sure you bore your pilot hole .001" smaller than the gun drill. I would...
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    Mis Match

    Blending features from one spindle to the next is never easy. First and foremost you need to ensure you collet is running "true".
    1) Insert a gage pin into the collet and clamp the collet
    2) Using...
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    ID Pickoff System

    Does anyone have any experience with picking off on the id of the part with a TF25 type collet. I have a extremely delicate part to machine, it is .035" long, with a wall thickeness of .0055" and has...
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    email

    im sorry my email is [email protected]. the email was meant for subm
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    email

    please contact me at [email protected]
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    email

    I sent you a email
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    Basic Wire Machine

    I am looking for suggestions for a basic wire edm machine. All I need it for is to section parts for our quality department so they can inspect internal features. We would be cutting stainless steel,...
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    Citizen L720 Part Dump

    Does anyone have any usable code for a Citizen L720 using M34 in $1 to dump the part?

    My part basket doesn't rotate after it enters the part chute.

    Also when I use M32 x.200 to catch the part...
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    pay range

    i believe that pay range to be an insult to anyone with those qualifications!
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    CNC Machinist, Reading PA

    We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team of Citizen Lathe Set-up Machinists just outside of Reading, PA. The ideal candidate will be a self motivated, team player that has...
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    machining Berylium Copper

    Has anyone machined heat treated Berylium Copper and what benefits are there in comparison to machining non heat treated Berylium Copper.

    Thanks
  25. Thread: Teflon

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    Teflon

    Is there any benefit from machining annealed Teflon (class B) in comparison to Virgin Teflon (class A)?
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    Formula for Polygon turning of a hex

    I am trying to figure a formula that would allow the turning of a hex from round bar-stock using the following variables


    finished hex size = .3125"
    Cutter size = .375
    Cutter flutes = 4
    Cutter...
  27. Thread: CNC Machinist

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    CNC Machinist

    We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team of Citizen Lathe Set-up Machinists just outside of Reading, PA. The ideal candidate will be a self motivated, team player that has...
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    print

    Hmm, it seems even if I pan out the sketch is still shifted to the left of the page,
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    Printing 2d sketch

    I am new to Solid Works and having trouble printing a basic 2d sketch. When I go to print the sketch it is always shifted to the far right side of the page. Even when I preview the print it's that...
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    Solid Works 2010 2d sketch printing

    I am new to Solid Works and having trouble printing a basic 2d sketch. When I go to print the sketch it is always shifted to the far right side of the page. Even when I preview the print it's that...
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