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I've very happy with my SE2200LSY. I bought the coolant pressure upgrade 290psi. I'm not sure if it's all that beneficial for the size of tools I'm running, but with 24 positions some stations have...

Thanks for the response. I ended up buying the SE2200LSY. It was delivered in January of 2022. It wasn't 100% smooth sailing, but it's been working great after the initial bumps. I'm not all that far...

Hello all,

I'm trying to choose between a Hyundai-Wia SE2200LSY and a comparable Doosan Lynx 2100 model. These things are very close on features, price, and performance, but one issue is that...

Very possible. I had to replace the bearings almost right away. After opening up the gearbox there were at least two that had been pressed into undersized pockets so hard that the races actually...

I got this error when I tried to engrave with a "tapered endmill". Switching to a chamfer tool solved the problem. This also allowed me to cut a flat-bottomed pocket with v-carved corners. If you...

BDR,

The NGC gets mixed reviews, but for my money, I would have bought new if that was the price difference. I bought a used TM-3p and haven't regretted it, but I paid less than that. I added...

That's Haas Factory Outlet.

I bought a used TM-3P last year and had a good overall experience working with the HFO in Dallas, TX. There are myriad potential problems so I'd be very cautious with...

For perspective, I had a error in my gear ratios in Mach3 when I machined that 4140 trunnion. The result was that I was actually cutting 0.25 deep (I believe that was the doc) at 0.011" chipload (HSM...

Haas just put out video on this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBK1MN_Q9J0

And then you can add this bad boy. I haven't touched a coolant nozzle since I installed it.

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It's direct from Haas. $700. It would definitely make a huge mess without the enclosure.

Truth. Honestly though, it's still not big enough for a 50 minute cycle making large chips without the conveyor running nearly constantly. Mine held 20 gallons. I'm considering expanding the tank.
...

Rich,

Sorry I haven't checked back. No idea why the zone didn't notify me. Yes, it sold. I had it listed for $7500 on Craigslist.

Dave,

I couldn't believe you made that handle. The whole...

The chip pan was an IH option when I bought the machine ($500 I think). The top enclosure is my own. It's just 80/20 extrusions with channels for the panels to slide in. These are standard 80/20...

She's been a good working machine since I started as a hobbyist and a solid tool when I started machining parts that pay, but it's time for something with an ATC.
She's cut everything I've asked...

I cut a trunnion-type fixture out of a 2" bar of 4140 with a 1/2" FEM a while back. My machinist buddies were dumbfounded that this was possible. I won't say it was fast, but it did the job. I've...

Or machine is still not really running. It seems that all our problems have been related to the carousel moving out during operation though. We've got a new valve coming. The most recent problem was...

A friend recently purchased a used VMC 1050 and we've made great progress toward getting it running, but today it developed an interesting problem that I can't seem to figure out. It started with the...

I've been using BT30 tool holders in the original NMTB30 spindle that came with my IHCNC. These are designed to be used with removable pull-studs, but I just extended the manual draw bar a bit and...

All,

I've been running ArizonaVideos belt drive for a few years now and I can say without a doubt that my machine would not be in use at all without it. It's truly been night and day where...

Rob,

Thanks for the input and advice. When I bought BCad, I was told by another user that Predator was essential and should not be skipped. I think it's saved me my weight in Al at this point as...

Jesse,

Thanks for the clarification on the "cutter position" field. That would have tripped me up eventually. I'm almost always using pointed tools though so that shouldn't be the source of my...

I've been searching around and don't see anyone else talking about this so I'm assuming it's my own ignorance here, but i have the worst time getting a profile chamfered with BobCAD v24. I suspect...

Great news and glad to see Charter Oak on this forum!

Ken

Thanks for the advice. The counterbore and through pocket were two separate features if I'm not mistaken. In any case, the problem only occurred on the through tool path so I suspected that it had...

I'm looking for information about how to get at the Y-axis ball nut assembly. I'm guessing that I either have a loose bracket or something is wrong in the anti-backlash adjustment as I'm getting a...

I'm just trying to cut a 0.5" deep circular pocket, then bore a smaller through-hole. This shouldn't be complicated and yet, it seems to be. I realize there are more efficient ways to get this done,...

Bill,

You can PM him on this forum. He posted just before you in this thread. Post again if you have trouble with that and I'm sure he'll get back to you.

Dave,

I'm using the 1/8"...

Just a quick post with a big "Thank you" to Arizonavideo for my recently installed belt drive conversion. I'd had the head apart a few times and it's been a mess every time. It started with a bearing...

I used the hf 2 ton. It's only rated that high at minimum extension so by the time you fully extend the boom, you are probably pushing the rating with the mill. Even if the 1 ton model could extend...