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You guys are giving way too much credit to your labor force! If it's your shop and you don't care where you spend your time then go for it! But, your minimum wage employee will not have the skill...

Here's the deal! Smaller drills are not worth the effort to sharpen because it's cheaper to buy new ones than try and sharpen them. My rule of thumb is that if it's 1/4", or less, throw it away. ...

We lost all our parameters on our Lynx w/ 21T Fanuc controll. We've restored them but now the machine will lose part zero when the machine is turned off. Every morning we have to touch off tool one...

You should also consider electroless nickel plating. The thickness can be controlled so that you won't need to grind.

Actually, the bearings would be the problem but since you have to replace them as a set I just referred to the rails being bad. When you rapid the Y axis the table really vibrates, sort of like its...

Well, after so examination, we've come to the conclusion that the problem is the linear rails/bearings on the Y-axis. Anyone have any tips on replacing these on a VF-3?

Thanks,
Wganders

We have a 1999 Haas VF-3 with a side loading pallet changer and recently started getting some vibration problems when facemilling or taking a heavy cut. Is there any way to adjust/measure the...

How do I back up the parameter setting on a Fanuc 21-T control, attached to a Lynx 200 lathe?

Thanks in advance,
Wganders

My mechanic removed the ball housing from the ballscrew on a Lagun w/SWI control. SWI indicates that we can't rebuild the ballscrew assembly and that we need to purchase a new assembly for $900. Is...

We have a Lagun Vertical Knee Mill with a SWI Trak 2 CNC control on it. We are replacing the nuts on the X and Y axis due to backlash. Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove the table without...

Thanks for the reply/tips. The table lock is loose but I didn't think to check if there may be two locks, with one being broken.

Have a great 4th!

Wganders

We have a Lagun vertical knee mill and the Y-axis is really hard to move. I've tried taking out the gibb but the adjusting screw only moves about half a turn. Do you think the gibb is just rusted in...

Geof,

We're trying to land Siemans as a customer and they have certain criteria for their machining processes. It's a European company and we have to please them. They've been getting these...

I need to machine 300 bushing from S355J0 structural steel!! It's cut from 125mm hot rolled bar stock and the OD finishes at 121mm but the ID finishes at 106mm +.0016 by 35mm long. I roughed and...

To all,

The company I work for is getting a used Lynx 200L with a LNS Eco Loader barfeed and I'm suppose to program it. Does anyone know how to program the barfeeder for this machine? I'd like a...

To all,

The company I work for is getting a used Lynx 200L with a LNS Eco Loader barfeed and I'm suppose to program it. Does anyone know how to program the barfeeder for this machine? I'd like a...

Thanks for the link! I contacted SWI and hopefully they can hook me up.

Wganders

Does anyone know how to program for a SWI A.G.E. 2? My company picked one up at an auction and I'm suppose to know how to program it. It's a 2-axis system mounted on a Lagun knee mill.

Thanks...

Sorry I missed it but thanks to G-Codeguy for his information! It is much appreciated.

Bill

Thanks Tex,

That's exactly the kind of sample I'm looking for. It looks like you position a stop for the bar feeder to push against. Is that correct? Do you have any idea what all the special...

OK!

We're getting a Haas SL-20 with a Haas Servo 300 bar feeder. Could anyone post sample programs? I'm sure it's easy but I just started this new job and they think I know everything about...

Thanks for the tips. We should get the lathe next week. It is a Haas SL-20 with Servo 300 bar feeder.

Does anyone know how to program for a lathe bar-feeder? Any sample programs out there!

I know how to program a part but don't know how to program a bar feeder. How to check for the bar or any...

We're getting a SL-20 with a bar feeder and I don't know how to program the bar feed. Can anyone help???

After running a program I know I can make a subprogram to position a stop, open the chuck,...

Probotix has a 3-axis stepper motor kit that is reasonably priced at about $350, motors included. Does anyone have an opinion as to the quality and customer support for this company? I haven't seen...

Mariss,

I like your idea of starting fresh and reducing the wiring hassle and you are right about my steppers being round. But, one reason I was trying to save the steppers was the fact that they...

I'm trying to get my little home-made CNC up and running but need help deciding what Gecko Drives and Power Supply to get. I have 3 Superior Electronics stepper motors with the following ratings:
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Where did you order your components from? I'm currently looking for the same items.

Thanks

Torchhead,

Can you explain how the power supply works with the controller? I noticed the Gecko was rated at 0-3.5 amps but my steppers require 4.8 amps. Does the power supply work through the...

Thanks for the info Kelinginc, but I'm on a budget and only have about $300 to spend. I'm looking for something that I'll have to put together in order to get my price range, thus the inquiry into...