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It's okay...rwexec's shop will stay in his garage...lol

We're looking for somebody with 5 axis programming experience in the Raleigh, NC area. We're not currently doing any full five work (just indexing), but I will only consider somebody who has...

no, the limitation is the rigidity of the live tool spindle, even on larger turning machines.

-you prefer to use calipers to pull out splinters
-you shake your head at the "titanium" drills in Lowes/Home Depot
-you complain about setup time on "honey do" projects
-use a bottle of spray...

Come on guys...this is ridiculous. This is not a precision interface...nobody needs to be throwing around techniques used to achieve .0001" when pinch bolts are involved.

Think about how the tube...

I'm quite aware of that market...actually done a few parts for it...not as crazy as the pics you posted, but for maybe $7-10k bicycles.

I agree...the parts can only be used once or twice, then...

Patience rather than skill.

From a business perspective, a short run job with lots of programming isn't attractive, and the bicycle industry = not much money; and custom work = unlikely repeat...

If it works leave it alone.

If you start having problems, you'll have more time than you want in trying to unf*#@ everything. The risk isn't worth the piddly dollars you could save.

This is a...

Don't worry about it...it is part of this trade.

Get any semi synthetic, water soluble coolant. Any descent brand will have anti-bacterial and anti-corrosive properties. Note that the richer you...

M250cnc...I disagree...considering his 1/4 x D depth and two flutes......200mm/min is too slow.

Feeding too slow and no method of removing heat.

Increase your feed to 500 mm/minute AND use flood coolant or air blast. (continuous)

Call Haimer and ask for the nearest distributor.

I think they're in the $350-380 range.

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You won't go wrong with either...I would use service reputation in YOUR area to break the tie. Mazak's service happens to be wonderful here...but I can only vouch for my location.

I disagree with...

Actually, they are quite common.

Pretty much any [later model] turning center with live tooling will have this function. (with or without a y axis)

See pdf for drawing.

I need QUANTITY 2 in two weeks.

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I have one...I'm very happy with it.

I've done some tapping at 5000 rpm with it. (not kidding, M2 form tapping, through holes)

I run it for production work in aluminum, and it does great. ...

also check NCPlot

Then BUY a machine! While I admire the scope of the project in the video, it won't remotely compare to a five axis machine that comes from a reputable machine tool builder. (in accuracy,...

Just curious, do you want to make parts or just make a machine?

Hey Jerry,
On my air-oil spindle Mazaks, the oil drips out of the spindle and onto the parts. The face of the spindle is always wet. Not a big deal for us, but there are some options if you can't...

Don't waste your time...get it out of your way and recycle it. You'll find the price goes all over the place, and it depends on whether you are sending chips or clean solid pieces.

Right now,...

I have the same saw...this job would be cake. 20/hour is no problem at all.

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You ABSOLUTELY need coolant for sawing!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you're going to change your blade speed, make sure you can adjust the speed...if you have a steel saw blade, your blade speeds may need to be...

$6/lb for 6061 is insane, generally speaking.

If you're buying extruded (6061-T6511) you should be paying in the neighborhood of $2.30-$2.50 / lb this week depending on the size of the material...

Capacity, low maintenance, and long life are the main advantages. Plus they're very quiet. I can easily have a normal conversation standing while leaning against our 5 hp or our 15 hp unit.

FYI,...

No, those are different as well. Taper taper angle is still the same, but there are some differences with the flange. I can't quite remember the specifics since it has been a while, but the SK...

Not true. However, BT does not have a diameter restriction immediately after the flange, so a BT holder is permitted to be "fatter" than the CAT after the flange. I suppose this could contribute to...

I personally wouldn't add anything to the tank without first consulting with your coolant manufacturer.

We've had EXCELLENT dealer and factory support from Qualichem. We were having some...