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    HAAS PM Service Arizona

    Hey all, I was wondering if there are any mobile techs that work in the Arizona area that can work on HAAS machines, fairly new 2018 and later. I would rather not call out HAAS techs if possible. I...
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    Sandvik Tool Wear Analyzer Follow Up

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    Here's a few pics of the magnifier I got from Sandvik. It's pretty handy, next best thing to having a real scope. The app isn't bad, but I don't think it's suitable for shop floor...
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    Re: Sandvik Tool Wear Analyzer

    I ordered the magnifier that clips onto your phone from Sandvik, it was only $19.80, so when it arrives I'll test it out and re-post here for anyone who may be interested.
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    Re: Sandvik Tool Wear Analyzer

    I have Android, Samsung S10+, I'm going to download the app right now and check it out, we can see if there is any appreciable difference.
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    Re: Sandvik Tool Wear Analyzer

    The photo on their website showed what looked like a magnifier that clips to the phone, so that the phone camera would aim through it. Seems like it's just like the magnifiers they sell to hook up to...
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    Sandvik Tool Wear Analyzer

    I came across this device while searching for some tooling and thought it was kind of cool and wondered if anyone here has tried it out. It's a small magnifier that interfaces with your smart phone...
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    Re: HAAS VF4 Alarm 4.103

    Lol, actually it isn't bypassed, both doors were wide open, I hit reset over and over. There is some kind if software error. I had to make an error log to send to the service techs, and I took a look...
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    HAAS VF4 Alarm 4.103

    This post is mostly a precautionary warning to all the other unfortunate souls who may find themselves dealing with HAAS alarms, faults and other issues. I have been getting various spindle fault and...
  9. Re: bad experience with Tool-Flo lathe tooling & inserts

    I'm glad they are getting it fixed, let us know how the new holder works out for you. I am also wondering how good those tools work on other materials besides aluminum.
  10. Re: bad experience with Tool-Flo lathe tooling & inserts

    I used those several years ago to make some LS1 pulleys and had chatter issues also, it seemed like the center-line was too high. I ended up profiling the grooves with a VNMG mounted in a neutral...
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    One of my earlier posts noted the Z travel of...

    One of my earlier posts noted the Z travel of 21.200
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    X Travel is 19.200

    X Travel is 19.200
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    @fizzissist, I guess in my case since I'll have...

    @fizzissist, I guess in my case since I'll have my part sticking so far out the window ends up almost being in the right place!
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    Ok, so I called HAAS directly, and they connected...

    Ok, so I called HAAS directly, and they connected me to applications to see if what I was trying to do was possible, cut a step in some jaws to ID chuck and turn the diameter of a part, so I talked...
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    I sent these pics to the HFO tech here in Phoenix...

    I sent these pics to the HFO tech here in Phoenix and he said that's the limit, I looked at behind the sheet metal at the ball screw and limits and it doesn't look like it can go any more. I think...
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    Why would I waste my time posting BS, I didn't...

    Why would I waste my time posting BS, I didn't realize anyone posted a reply. Here are a couple pics I took to send to the HAAS tech when I thought maybe there was a parameter that was off, I could...
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    HAAS ST-20 Z Axis Travel Limit

    Just wanted to post a warning and rant to anyone looking at getting one of these lathes. We got one with a standard bolt on style turret, and when you bolt in a standard 1" tool, guess what? You...
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    Joey, I used to live in Fresno, worked at the old...

    Joey, I used to live in Fresno, worked at the old Fresno Machine and Manufacturing. I very familiar with most of the big companies out there, I'll send you an email to see if I can help you out, I'll...
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    Available for contract programming, mills and...

    Available for contract programming, mills and lathes, vertical and horizontal, multi-axis and multi-spindle. I can help you design and make fixtures, or do a whole turnkey for your parts. I use...
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    I'm not seeing any backlash when checked over...

    I'm not seeing any backlash when checked over several positions. It's only on X, it's not doing any rapid moves, I just have a program that drills 5 holes looping, the longer it runs the farther off...
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    G300 Special G-Code

    I ended up modifying a live center to chuck up. Now my problem is with the torque skip, the machine keeps alarming because of the pressure sensor. There is supposed to be a sub-program for using G300...
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    Thanks HeavyMetal, I'll try and mess with it,...

    Thanks HeavyMetal, I'll try and mess with it, been having problems with another machine so I'm jumping all over this week. I'll post my results as soon as I a chance.
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    Fanuc OM - X Going Off Position

    I've been having problems with a YCI Supermax with Fanuc O-M control. The machine was working fine last week, came in Monday and had a servo alarm for the x,y,z and couldn't get the machine to move....
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    PUMA 2500SY Spindle Sync

    I'm having trouble getting my spindles to sync RPMs, I normally do it when picking up a part and parting off, but in this case I am chucking a center in the sub and using it to steady a thin part for...
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    Just want to post an update and thank you guys...

    Just want to post an update and thank you guys for the advice. I dialed X,Y in and reset the APC parameters and it was way easier than I though it would be thanks to your guys help. Machine is rockin...
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    Thanks dcoupar, where do you get all these PDF's...

    Thanks dcoupar, where do you get all these PDF's from? I must have saved ten different ones you've posted, they are really helpful.
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    Awesome, I will give it a shot in the morning and...

    Awesome, I will give it a shot in the morning and let you know how it goes, thanks man.
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    I've ran an indicator along the tool slot and it...

    I've ran an indicator along the tool slot and it is within .ooo5 I also put a long .500 dowel pin in the collet holder and it is strait along Z so its not the holder. I have the turnig holders...
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    Puma 2500sy XY Centerline

    I'm working with this machine and want to get the X axis on center line. I know the machine has been crashed in the past and I have to move the Y axis about .022 to get it zeroed. It has a Offset 2...
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    I use G53 at the beginning as a safety...

    I use G53 at the beginning as a safety precaution, if the tool called for in tool change is already in the spindle, it wont go up to a safe place before executing a move, such as part probing, so...
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