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Hi does anyone know where I can get the Katana Database powertables from for this machine?
Currently we only have the Soddick Tables listed in the cutting data.
Thanks

Hi All.

Struggling to set up datums using the new datum manager on the iTNC530.
The manual isn't much help.
Can someone please give me a run through on this?

Many thanks
:-)

Am I in the wrong forum??
Does anyone have any advice please?

Thanks :-)

Can you explain better what you are asking for please.?
I do not understand.
thanks :-)

Hi all,

I have modified a template to work perfectly with my Siemens 828D control.
Over the last year or more I have been lucky enough to have great success with it and no failings so far.

Now...

Hi all,

I have modified a template to work perfectly with my Siemens 828D control.
Over the last year or more I have been lucky enough to have great success with it and no failings so far.

Now...

No problem, glad to help. :-)

This forum has some very clever people and I have learnt a lot during my time here..

Enjoy

HI I use the 828d.
I have always set ALL tools to a work offset that you would never use, say G510.. then as long as you always set tools using the same offset they will always remain calibrated....

I have spent a good few hours going through lots of settings in the post processor using code wizard in edgecam and NOW I think I have a working format.
the tools are recognised as numbers though as...

Well after spending 3hours with a good sample of the siemens g-code and Edgcam's code wizard I have a first workable post..
I am currently running a few test programs (in acetal)
So far so good.
...

Hi all,

I have just started to operate our new VMC with 828d controller.
Loving the controller so far but need to post g-code from our edgecam software.
My issue is that I cannot get the tools...

HI all,
I am trying to get my Edgecam to post g-code correctly to my new 828d shopmill control.
I'm unsure as to how the code SHOULD look.
I have tried older g-code programs but it seems to be...

Thanks MattMachinist for the advice
Thanks jcruthers for the links :-)
Thanks hitachibos for restoring my faith it actually getting one. Im pleased that I will be able to continue to use edgcam for...

anybody ???
Please. :-)

Hi,
we have recently purchased an XYZ 1060 HS VMC with the
Siemens 840D ShopMill Control.

It gets delivered in 2 weeks and I was wondering if anyone had experience with this machine and or this...

Anyone else help please?? getting near desprate times. thanks :-)

Hi Bloke,

Our buyer says that mm9306w12 doesnt match your suggested 47 x 20 x 15
as it says they are 30mm bore???

Also He asks is could the 47 x 20 x 15
be 47 x 20 x 14 as he cannot source a...

Fabulous.. what more could I ask for.

Thanks so much ''bloke''

I will get onto our buyer in the morning to sorce a set.

Thanks again :-)

HI guys,

Can anyone tell me what bearings I will need for the 'X Axis' on our Hawk 5M ???

I need to get them before I strip the machine down so as not to lose any production time.

Thanks for...

HI all,

Our managment is looking into a new VMC to replace our ageing Hawk 5
and sit along side our VSX24..

Can anyone give the main differences and good / bad points
between the VMX42 vs...

Hi Boltz.

It was a standard item from our tool supplier here in the uk. :-)

(see below)

Well said my friend..Very well said. :-)

Hi all , finally machined the parts..

Finish cut was with 3.5mm dia 4 flute Vari helix V4 TiAIN coated end mill
reach 20mm flute length 4mm shank dia 3.35mm.

The slow feed and RPM recommended...

all excellent suggestions, we will find out on wednesday when I begin the machining.
Results to follow guys.
Thanks very much for the advice. :-)

Such a lot of knowledge on here.

Thanks for the reply 'Shane123'
I have machined a bung to go on the inside
and it reduced the marks slightly but they where still giving an unacceptable finish. ..

Thanks again guys :-)

interesting, I will try your method.
Many thanks for your reply.
:-)

Hi everyone,

I have to machine 4 dies for cutting out biscuit (cookie) shapes.
They are from solid stainless steel 316..

Blank 120x180x45 mm

The shape is the outline of a fat snowman (not...

I have to agree with fasto..
I tried a convertor on my Hurco with Ultimax 3 and ssm..
No joy on either so I'm sticking to rs232.. it works well and stable,
never lost any code or had any error....

excellent i will give it a go..

cheers for the input and guidance.
:-)

Thanks for the reply, we just have 2010 not R2.. :-(
company not about to upgrade at the moment... :-(

Is there no way atall to get round this even if its long winded ???

Thanks again. :-)