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    Re: 2004 Haas Super Mini Mill Problems

    Did you manage to overcome this? I have the same issue with my mini mill
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    Overvoltage shutdown

    Hi,

    So, i was just adding a programme to our mini mill when all of a sudden the spindle dropped down, managed to stop it before it crashed into the vice! I then got a message on the screen saying...
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    Re: TL 2 Low battery voltage

    didnt have to solder our one, they now supply it with a sticky pad 348482
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    Re: TL 2 Low battery voltage

    its back up and running! I have to say the Haas guy was really good and talked me through the settings/params over the phone
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    Re: TL 2 Low battery voltage

    how did they damage the motherboard?
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    TL 2 Low battery voltage

    Hi,

    When i powered up our TL2 on friday i got a low battery voltage message in the bottom left corner before it froze on the white screen with the Haas logo. I have spoken to Haas who have quoted...
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    Re: turret box or wedge alignment

    That is correct Geof but the same would apply if the turret box had moved on the wedge
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    turret box or wedge alignment

    Hi all,

    When we first got our SL10 7 years ago i crashed the turret into the chuck which misaligned the turret, the turret was out 0.004 over 3" in the z when clocking across where the id tool...
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    i have just changed the inserts for new and taken...

    i have just changed the inserts for new and taken a 0.004" cut, it seems to have improved slightly but it is not perfect and i can still feel a very slight step
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    Hi, the mini mill only has 4 feet, im pretty sure...

    Hi, the mini mill only has 4 feet, im pretty sure they are all supporting the weight though




    Hi Geof,

    i usually leave 0.020-0.040" for a finishing cut but i have have previously made 50+...
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    facemilling leaving step on minimill

    I am machining a 5 1/8" diameter spigot x 1/8" deep on a 8" diameter mild steel billet using a 50mm 90 deg facemill, the problem is i am getting a small step (approx 0.0005"-0.001") on one side when...
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    I think i will make a longer chuck key so i can...

    I think i will make a longer chuck key so i can use it in the verticle position
    The fact that the door doesnt slide back is such a poor design and im suprised they havent altered it. Not only that...
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    i hope not

    i hope not
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    TL2 door modification

    Has anyone modified the door on one of these machines? The problem is the door does not move back far enough and fouls the area that you would normally use to tighten the chuck. This means thta you...
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    thanks everyone. some good ideas. Great...

    thanks everyone. some good ideas. Great engineering Geof! Think i might make a sub plate.
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    stoning it is then

    stoning it is then
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    i have to admit that im not built like Arnold...

    i have to admit that im not built like Arnold Schwarznegger :o but when i have a 10" chuck on the table there is no way of just lifting it up so i have to slide it forward to get a hand underneath...
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    i think the problem is caused by sliding chucks...

    i think the problem is caused by sliding chucks etc. Its not possible to reach over and place them down. We are moving premises soon and i will have a crane that i will be able to use so that should...
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    scratched work table

    What does everyone to do keep their tables from getting scratched? We have a 5 year old minimill and as i have to keep changing from chuck to vice to surface table etc the table is getting very...
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    thanks, rigid tapping is on so thats good. Are...

    thanks, rigid tapping is on so thats good. Are there any other standard features i should check for?
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    minimill strange message when powering up

    I have just powered up my minimill and a message appeared as follows

    Notice
    One or more of your tryout features have expired. They are now disabled

    We have had the machine for 5 years and...
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    thanks for the link

    thanks for the link
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    thanks. Ill see if i can find some

    thanks. Ill see if i can find some
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    I only have the operators manual and its not in...

    I only have the operators manual and its not in there. I phoned up haas and they didn't even know and had none in stock. All I know is that its a red grease
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    TL spindle bearing grease

    Does anyone know what type of grease should be used on the spindle bearings?
    Im getting a rattling noise yet again now that it is colder even though i run the warm up program before using. I want to...
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    i think i was worrying about nothing then

    i think i was worrying about nothing then
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    by using the correct grease nipple ha ha. The...

    by using the correct grease nipple ha ha. The manual shows the left hand side nipple being the trucks but this is incorrect so i have been over greasing the ball screw.
    I think its ok anyway. I...
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    problem solved

    problem solved
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    TL2 x axis lubrication problem

    Hi,

    I have a problem with lubricating the x axis trucks on my TL2. I regularly grease all the points but i am not getting anything on the x cross slide and instead the grease seems to just build...
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    i was using 0.05mm per rev feed but havent tried...

    i was using 0.05mm per rev feed but havent tried any other feed yet. I have finished for the day now so will try different feeds when i get back on monday.
    So would i have to alter the x axis in...
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