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Your local HFO has a big part of this. Here in Denver, my local HFO is wonderful - I only have one machine and they have helped me with multiple issues with same day response, including onsite...

As you found, ethernet is the best option, but if someone else has the same problem and cant solve it with ethernet, you will likely find that the newer generation of cheap consumer grade usb serial...

There used to be setting (setting 52 i think...) to run the Haas mills with the door open, but I heard that it no longer works as of 2010 due to european regulations. I used to run mine with the...

Yep, it looks like ISO20 tooling is pretty pricey.

I was looking around for a used Office Mill to replace my Mini Mill (I'm looking for something that doesn't take up so much space but I can still use my programs). I can't find any available - did...

Original question - getting rid of the goo... I've tried methanol and it easily removes the goo and evaporates so it doesn't contaminate my coolant (or so i've heard).

I used blaser also at 8% -...

Just a cheap USB bluetooth dongle and either MSterminal or NCLink configured to tunnel the serial port connection through bluetooth. The wireless connection just looks like a serial port to both...

I use a ConnectBlue wireless serial port adapter to send programs from multiple laptops and from the desktop in the office to my haas in the shop via bluetooth. This way we are not always unplugging...

Just wanted to update the thread with my final resolution for this problem for future reference.

1. Set "max spindle speed with door open" to 6000 (max spindle speed on my mini mill)
2. Set "stop...

thanks for the photos! My mini mill is pretty bare inside too, but probably because there is no big spindle drive.

I design software systems for a living. Anything in the end product that "bricks" the product or otherwise renders the product unusable, requiring a tech to replace or repair a product is considered...

Care to post a photo of the inside of your new cabinet? I'd be interested to see what redesign they've done.

Thanks for your input - I talked to local HFO - recommendation was set parameter "Spindle Stop on Door Open" from 0 to 1. This stops spindle on door open and transforms the door hold to a feed hold...

Well, heres what happens:

1. run program
2. Open door: Feed stops, spindle speed drops to 750 RPM
3. Close door: Feed starts immediately, spindle speed ramps up after feed starts.

If you...

accidentally opened the door on my 2006 minimill - feed stopped and rpm drops to 750. Closed the door - the program continued at 100% feed rate before the spindle spun back up to 6k and <$NAP>.
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I have the same model too, and it doesn't dump moisture too often, i just manually dump it at the end of the day by pulling on the outlet line. I used to have freeze-up problems that were solved by...

Thats not a true 4th axis, but an indexer. You can implement that with steppers and the serial output control, no need for the 4th axis option.

As you see in the videos, the serial controlled...

Thanks travis, i saw your thread on the super mini, i can't believe i missed that photo. Thats exactly what I need - looks like it won't back up if the filter gets plugged and will allow me to keep...

I use the same coolant as geoff, and just cleaned out my (home shop) Mini Mill sump after 3 years. The coolant was in pretty good shape, but there was a lot of white sludge in the tank - I think the...

I bought one Mini Mill - The local HFO gave me a call after 6 months and asked if i was happy with it. Another call 1 year later to see if i needed another machine (hint hint - I love the Mini Mill...

The drive adapter IS chinese. I'm sure that the only reason its not $29 is lack of demand, gotta make some money somewhere - probably costs $13 in materials.

Anyone try a Jun-Air 4-head ganged dental office compressor? They are $5k new, but i've seen them on ebay for as little as $1k. 8cfm at 49db.
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My backup battery on my Feb 2006 mini mill is dead again (2.1v). Last time (less than 1 year ago) the local haas outlet service center sent me a plug-in battery and told me to plug it in to the pin...

When i read the instructions for that unit, it specifically said you cannot exceed 1.44mb for a folder to emulate as a floppy. If you can actually DNC from a larger than 1.44mb file, please post a...

What about the Haas Mini-Mill? The setup instructions specifically say that precision leveling is not necessary.

You can send me a PM - what have you got, what is it off off - YEAR and MODEL.

i'll have to call my service tech - he didn't say anything about cutting out my old battery. I can see how it might be a problem unless they have a circuit to prevent drain on the new one.

I thought i'd post because i'm really happy with my coolant in my Mini Mill... In Feb 2006, I filled the brand new mill with Blaser Vasco 1000 (water soluble veggie oil). I use an oil skimmer, and...

I have the 16mb option and I've been instructed by a Haas tech to delete all programs, then re-load them to try to solve an alarm.. (the low battery alarm).

Perhaps there is no defrag process?
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I use the ConnectBlue SPA312i bluetooth to RS232 controller - it is designed for industrial use and it works great. I attached it to my mill, and plugged it into the switched 115v power outlet, so...