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I run 3 ms40's. which we run as a job shop type of environment. We break down these setups like every two weeks or so which is unheard of with these machines. I have run up to 5 of these motors at...

I have a ST-20 Lathe. 2.75" AT 7 long tool steel stock came out of chuck while turning the od. The machine now is leaving a .080 nub when facing. So I need to rotate the turret slightly to realign...

Thought I would update the thread for others. I found CIMCO Edit in mastercam that works great! If you go to mastercam folder in C:\programs. in the mastercam folder go to "common" folder then go to...

For the record, I didn't get my job by replacing a guy for less. I earned where I am. And am very proud of it. I do not expect a hand out. And I'd be the first to help anyone who needs it. So I...

I understand this about the old school machinist. And I have much respect!!! I did have to earn my position. And I was always givin respect in return. They have showed me the same respect. I meant no...

I appreciate your advise. This is the way I did it. Which is copy and paste in notepad and changing each z appropriately. Unfortunately as I stated before this is a fanuc 10T control. It's old....

So This isnt something I can turn on in the parameters? Im just trying to avoid using g54 g55 g56 and so on because that limits the amount of parts I can make without making a real sloppy program....

So I tried real quick to just write the "G10 L2 P1 Z-zz.zzz" in MDI as "G10 L2 P1 Z-0.25;" Just to see if the g10 works. But I get a 010 alarm(improper G code) Must be something im not understanding....

I really do appreciate your help!! I will give it a try now and report back when done.

It does have G10 but I just dont understand how its saying to write it. I get an alarm when I try. I added a pic of the page in the book on how... http://instagr.am/p/RGCn7DHaol/

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like I said extremely easy part. Its 3.25" OD 304 SS with a .188 wall thickness. All im doing is turning the id to 3.01 +.005 -.000 and cutting them off at 1/2". There is no OD turn required. The...

Ive dealt with macros years ago, but very briefly. I also didnt write them then. Ive just worked with them in previously written programs. i guess my next question would be where can I find info on...

I have these very simple rings i need to machine. All that is required is to bore the id and cutoff. Im using a 10" long pc and gonna cut as many .5" pcs I can get out of it. My question is can...

My problem was the parts catcher. It looked like it was in the off position. But it was caught on the machine. Keeping it raised 1/4". I smacked it back into place. So in conclusion this was a fail...

Thank you txcncman! That's definetly it. Haven't got it perfect yet but that put me on the right track. I really appreciate it!

I wanted to know what causes the spaces between lines in the program when receiving it from machine to mastercam? All my machines do this but one. What is different in the parameters that would cause...

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Im trying to communicate my matsuura mill / EN4-00486 control with mastercam. Does anyone know where I can find an operators manual for this control? I would like to change the...

I've spoke with a friend of mine who is an engineer. He pointed me in the right direction. What I did was:

1. Open solidworks

2. Go to new drawing

3. I went with a3 size print (17"x11") do...

I recieved a new part today from a customer. They sent me two files. One is a pdf file to view the print. And the other is a .step file. The problem im having is the drawing says to refer to 3d model...

1st I'd like to say thank you for taking the time to try and help. Gonna see if I can see anything in diognostics. I have a hunch it wouldn't be a feed hold button only because I can run the whole...

I didnt check it in diagnostics only because single block will run when i turn single block switch on. If I take it off single block and try to just run, the machine wont budge. as if im not even...

I have a Miyano lathe with a Fanuc 3t control. When I left on friday the program was running great. Making good parts. I had monday off only to come back tuesday to find the machine isnt running. My...

Iscar Rep just swung by the shop. He agrees, use a polished aluminum insert (IC 20) grade. just ordered them. will post with my findings.

My browser wasnt working correctly. Sorry for the repeat posts!

I have a very simple job to run. Its G10 High Abrasive material (light brown material). Its .325" O.D. and .250" I.D. All I am doing is cuting to length within + or - .005. I am currently cnc-ing it...

Can anyone help me? I have a fanuc 10T control. My travel on X axis is sevearly limited. Id like to go into the parameters and change this limit. Does anyone know what parmeter it is? also how to...

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I was thinking it would have to be sent out to be ground too. Just was seeing if I could avoid that. I got .032 for finish because I converted ,8 finish to standard. I do realize it's a 32 finish....

I have a 304 ss job. Its just about 7.1" long. The first 2.6" of OD is .472 +.0000 -.0004. Then it tappers down 1 degree for the remaining 4.1" with a full radius at the end of the taper. Also finish...

I am running an old Victor cnc lathe. It has a Fanuc 10t control. When doing a canned cycle it is only needed to write one G71 line to perform the cycle.

Example: G71 P101 Q105 D500 U.003 W.0015...