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I finally finished modifying the TL-1 turret. The fitting on the side of the base was really bugging me and it came very close to the chuck jaws when using soft jaws. I had the turret off while...

About a year ago I upgraded from the old style gear motor tool turret to the new servo driven turret. I have been fairly happy with it as far as speed goes but did not like the way the servo cover...

Here is a video that a local school did that shows the speed of new the style turret. The tool change happens at the beginning of the video,
YouTube- Model Space Needle made on CNC Lathe at...

Its being held by almost 1" of the small diameter when facing and turning the OD. I have done about 50 of those parts like that. Once I have the OD and one face done I can turn the part around and...

I would recommend getting a local Fadal service tech to inspect the machine. The cost of the inspection should be around $250 and worth every penny.

Mark Hockett

Get the 10" chuck and make jaws to hold your parts. Here is my TL-1 with an 8" chuck turning 12.25" diameter castings,

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/mahockett/chk1.jpg
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Robert,
I have a 15 XT with an 88HS control. It has all the tool and work set up menus that you mentioned. Last Tuesday I had a job that required a larger work envelope and my friend who has a shop...

I know this is probably not the problem but I have to ask, did you remove the pins that hold the Z axis counter weight for shipping? and is the weight, chains and sprockets moving freely?

Mark...

I totally agree with what jpawelk said, every time I have ever called Milltronics for help they have always spent the time to help me with whatever problems or questions I've had. I called them this...

I have a 1994 Partner knee mill with a Cent I control. My pendant has the basic functions with no letter key pad and no MPG. I purchased a Cent V pendant off of ebay with the MPG and letter key pad...

Geof,
It is still sitting on the bench, I have a big job that I need to finish before I tear the machine down to install it.

I'm not sure what you mean by the zero return problem, can you...

Geof,
My new turret is still sitting on the bench. I think I will wait until they have yours worked out before call Selway to install the software on mine. I have had enough problems with Selway, I...

Geof,
Haas told me that this new turret is much faster and also much stronger where the tool mounts, my old turret had a .004" dip in the tool slot which made it very hard to use drill, reamers and...

Geof,
I also ordered a new turret last week and was told they no longer support the old style turret and were sending me the new servo driven turret.

The only thing that sucks is I had this...

Jim,
Not only is the Daewoo faster it also make more parts because it doesn't break down as much right?
Jim, BTW I delivered a bunch of fraser's parts on Tuesday, I will be done with my end of it...

Geof,
You can't just remove the handwheels at those speeds, you must remove the whole apron or it will strip the rack gear teeth right off. I think the SL-10 is kind of slow compared to machines...

Geof,
Mt turret is starting to alarm out on position 4 again. It is also having troubles locking into position. its binds and makes a loud poping noise when locking.
It is also just way too slow...

Geof,
Do you know if the new style turret is available yet? If so is that the one you are getting? I heard it is suppose to be much faster and much more reliable but the last time I talked to Haas...

My power bill is around $130 a month. I have a Fadal 15-XT, Milltronics VK3, Haas TL-1, BP mill, a couple of manual lathes and a surface grinder all running on 1 Phase Perfect DPC-A10 digital phase...

My Fadal has an automotive style air filter, it came from the factory that way.
The filter was pretty bad so I just replaced it.
Mark Hockett

carbidecraters,
I was going to try that but I didn't see the two screws that held the cover on, they were hiding under the wire harness. I tried to remove the whole mounting plate which damaged the...

AMCTony,
From what I understand you can build your own VQC templates although I have never tried it.

Mark Hockett

Here's a picture of the backplate wrench,

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/mahockett/cwrench.jpg

Its crude but it only took about 45 minutes to make. One of these days I will run it...

Jim,
That must be where the money is. BTW I installed the encoder, which took about 15 minutes, and everything is running great now. I think the mist from the coolant must have gotten to it as it...

Geof,
That works for removing but I like to use a torque wrench for installing the backplate or my collet nose. It helps prevent overtightening that could cause damage to the spindle threads.
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Greg,
I bought my lathe new in 2005 and it originally had the older version software. I recently updated the software and updated to the new style tailstock.

Mark Hockett

I have a wrench that fits in the notches on the backplate. It allows you to remove two bolts at a time, you just rotate the position 90 degrees and remove the other two bolts.

Mark Hockett

Yea Jim I was just finishing up that mold that I sent you the drawing of a while back. Second to the last cavity and I could only get about 6500 RPM out of the machine, any higher and it would start...

AMCTony is correct if you have the intuative software, which I think most TL-1's came with you should have the thread repair menu.
Here are some screen shots,
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I need to replace the spindle encoder on my 1996 15-XT. Its a 7500 rpm spindle with the Baldor motor. Has anyone here ever replaced one? Is it a simple job? are there any tricks or issues with...