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    Re: Retrofitting Prolight 2000 4-axis mill

    Thanks. Never mind though. I went with full retrofit with only original motors and new g320x drives, C11G Bob and uc400 motion control.

    Almost got everything figured out and hopefully will be...
  2. Ok. A little update: Got all servos connected...

    Ok. A little update:
    Got all servos connected and turning per programmed direction and speed.

    Got spindle rotating CW at programmed speed as well.

    BUT got a problem. Can not figure out how to...
  3. Yes it is like an expensive Lego. After...

    Yes it is like an expensive Lego.

    After fiddling with the new hardware it turned out that my COM port was not working. So very likely the issue was the port on the computer, but the original...
  4. Hi, thanks so much for sharing! I just got PLM...

    Hi, thanks so much for sharing!

    I just got PLM 2000 from an auction and the animatics control is fried. So I am gauging my options regarding retrofit. I think this one will do just fine for me.
    ...
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    It's a 3 axis version with a tool changer. I...

    It's a 3 axis version with a tool changer.
    I guess it would be easier to rip out everything and replace with a G540 system and steppers.

    Btw how can I check if it is really the animatics control...
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    Re: Retrofitting Prolight 2000 4-axis mill

    I know it has been over 2 years. But can you PM me if you have a working Animatics control for PLM2000?

    I just got one from an auction and the damn box smells like fried silicon.
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    It will work just fine. I can bet money on it....

    It will work just fine. I can bet money on it.
    Get a rolling camera. Check the set up and it it breaks on cideo I will PayPal you a $30
  8. Re: Speeds and Feeds - 25mm 3 Flute Indexable End Mill - In Steel

    According to HSMAdvisor
    If it is a non-coated carbide cutter, and assuming slotting operation:


    Or in imperial:


    406650

    But i agree. You need to provide more info.
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    There are several reasons why they are able to...

    There are several reasons why they are able to cut such hard material so "fast"

    1) they are using AlTiN coating that is harder than TiAlN and more temperature-resillient.

    2) Because of the...
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    What do you expect :) ? This is not a...

    What do you expect :) ? This is not a Tormach-level material.
    And it is the opposite. HSM makes a lot more sense with tough and hard materials than with soft ones:
    ...
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    Re: Why dont Tialn Endmills last?

    This is what you get with your tool (150% sfm and feedrate):


    The reason the tool lasts so little in your case is that SFM is too high and it burns the tool. I normally would not go over 150%...
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    I am away from computer now and can't check your...

    I am away from computer now and can't check your numbers.
    But why such high SFM?

    On my FSWizard i am getting much more reasonable
    430 SFM and 0.006 ipt feed
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    It probably stalled the spindle. Power...

    It probably stalled the spindle.

    Power calculations only make sense when feedrate is close to ideal values.

    When you have to go so deep, HSMAdvisor would reduce your feedrate considerably which...
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    Re: HSMAdvisor vs G-Wizard vs Free calc?!

    If roughing:
    384830

    But that is a rather light cut. You probably will not even have to use coolant.
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    Hey man, I know you pasted on my forums...

    Hey man,

    I know you pasted on my forums inquiring about the same and I even gave you an answer... But I did not realize you were having problems with HSM roughing.
    Somehow I thought it was the...
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    Re: Burning out end mills!

    You are going too fast for HSS

    Here is results from HSMAdvisor for slotting:


    Even still. a coated carbide endmill while pricier will last much longer and be much more forgiving with mistakes...
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    I agree with those suggesting NOT using the low...

    I agree with those suggesting NOT using the low engagement HSM stye toolpaths for anything close to slotting.

    IMO just leave 0.55" between parts and then using a 3 flute carbide(or even HSS)...
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    I believe what the OP had was the bug indeed. A...

    I believe what the OP had was the bug indeed.
    A 1% radial will in no way translate to 0.100" WOC.

    With that said it is important to understand that most HSM or Adaptive toolpaths operate with a...
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    Re: Cut Recommendation

    Hi,

    2.4" stickout is quite long even for carbide. I sure hope flute is not as long. I would suggest checking what depth or cut HSMAdvisor is recommending and going with that.
    There is...
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    Re: Assistance Requested with G0704 CNC

    The endmills are breaking because the machine is stalling.
    I would suggest decreasing the "Warning at" number (in the Machine Definition dialog) from default 95% to perhaps 50% and then see how that...
  21. Re: Feeds and Speeds, which app do you use?

    You need to specify turning body size properly. This would give you lower cutting depth. Also important thing to remember is that HSMAdvisor is set up for performance. and when a nice finish is...
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    Re: 304 stainless 1100 advise please!

    The difference between 303 and 304 is about the same as the difference between 1018 and D2 tool steel.
    So, i do not know how some people dare to put 303 and 304 into the same category.

    That said,...
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    Re: Thread milling questions

    The calculator at Micro100 website is a clone on online FSWizard that I made available fir them.
    It is not HSMAdvisor.

    And unlike anything else, HSMAdvisor actually considers the neck diameter...
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    It is a purpose built for machining. So the...

    It is a purpose built for machining.

    So the majority of hardware buttons' functionality stays the same does not matter which screen you are on.

    You can move from anywhere to anywhere in one...
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    Re: Tormach 1100 vs. Haas VF3

    Without going into the whole "not even in the same world" discussion.

    HAAS control is very easy to learn.

    That said it takes at almost a day to show a group of 3 experienced machinists just how...
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    As the developer of HSMAdvisor I totally agree...

    As the developer of HSMAdvisor I totally agree with what Ray said.

    My calc assumes you are using coolant when should.
    And when milking aluminum you certainly use coolant.

    Another thing with...
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    Tim, If you get any good info from Tormach guys...

    Tim,
    If you get any good info from Tormach guys be user to share it with me. They did help me years ago build the power curve for their motors but perhaps they got better data since then.

    Any way...
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    Re: Drill / 5C Collet Holding

    perhaps your drill became dull and it is pushing away too much?

    A proper drill at proper speed and feed does not require titanic force to push in to the material.
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    Re: Drill / 5C Collet Holding

    Are you using coolant?

    Any way. Assuming coolant and the mildest hardness i would run it like follows: 969 RPM and 5.16 ipm (0.0053 ipr)
    It seems like you would still have HP room to spare, but...
  30. A notice to HSMAdvisor 1 and 3 Year subscription holders.

    Hi, I would like to let people who have 1 or 3 year Subscription Licenses that those no longer stop working after your subscription expires.

    You will only be limited in Machine Power according to...
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