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    Slot cutter - chatter issues

    We are running a 1.970” diameter, 12 flute solid carbide cutter mounted to a 1” HSS shank. The cutter is .236” wide with .094” radius on both corners.

    We are cutting a slot that finished at .406”...
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    Re: Mazak quick turn 20 tool eye

    I’ve previously done this but it’s been a while. Please send me that info. Thanks in advance
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    Re: need to avoid " chuck clamp confirmation "

    Is there a proper technique/method to setting the proximity sensors? One of the sensors on our chuck has moved and needs to be set properly. I attempted to reset it, but it's still alarming out....
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    Re: Clamp / Unclamp

    Is there a proper technique/method to setting the proximity sensors? One of the sensors on our chuck has moved and needs to be set properly. I attempted to reset it, but it's still alarming out....
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    Re: Chuck clamp/unclamp confirm

    Is there a proper technique/method to setting the proximity sensors? One of the sensors on our chuck has moved and needs to be set properly. I attempted to reset it, but it's still alarming out....
  6. Variable Programming - Critique My Code, Please

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made and my code to machine the 5 slots in the OD. My goal is to have a program that regardless of the tool diameter, programmed radius or # of...
  7. Variable Programming - Critique My Code, Please

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made and my code to machine the 5 slots in the OD. My goal is to have a program that regardless of the tool diameter, programmed radius or # of...
  8. Re: Keyseat Cutter - To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made and my code to machine the 5 slots in the OD. My goal is to have a program that regardless of the tool diameter, programmed radius or # of...
  9. Re: Keyseat Cutter - To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    Thank you for the response and for sharing the calculator. My apologies for the delayed response. The .09" (nominal) dimension on the print will be achieved as well as the angle, but I'm not sure...
  10. Re: Keyseat Cutter - To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

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  11. Re: Keyseat Cutter - To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    I agree with the smaller diameter cutter idea. We don't have CAD/CAM software in the shop and I'm not exactly sure how to generate the tool path since it's not a complete/full radius, any...
  12. Re: Keyseat Cutter - To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    "Acme thread milling cutter" would something like this (https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/44076826) work? The angle will suffice but how about the .08 +.02/-.00 dimension and the .175...
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    To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made, photos of the actual part, the drawing of the carbide tool (it’s custom) and actual photos of the tool that I'll use to cut the feature in...
  14. Keyseat Cutter - To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made, photos of the actual part, the drawing of the carbide tool (it’s custom) and actual photos of the tool that I'll use to cut the feature in...
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    To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made, photos of the actual part, the drawing of the carbide tool (it’s custom) and actual photos of the tool that I'll use to cut the feature in...
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    To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made, photos of the actual part, the drawing of the carbide tool (it’s custom) and actual photos of the tool that I'll use to cut the feature in...
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    To Interpolate or Not To Interpolate?

    I've attached the blueprint of the part to be made, photos of the actual part, the drawing of the carbide tool (it’s custom) and actual photos of the tool that I'll use to cut the feature in...
  18. Re: How do you mill a hexagon on lynx220lm lathe using live tooling ? Please help me

    I'm currently not seeing the results I'd like with the G12.1. Attached is the current code (Citizen L20-Mitsubishi control) and the blueprint. The print is in inches but the program is in metric. I...
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    Re: OD Chatter On New Citizen L20

    In regard to the alignment issue the applications guy indicated the main spindle to the guide bushing and the result was .002" of runout. He called Citizen and he told me that they said that was the...
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    Re: OD Chatter On New Citizen L20

    I'm taking it in one pass. The tolerance and finish are good when it doesn't chatter. Can you explain, "changing Z sense, among a long Z travel, may be an issue on a gang lathe"? Also, "i hope the...
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    Re: OD Chatter On New Citizen L20

    IEMCA bar feeder, which I've no experience with. There are 4 rollers that engage the bar between the main spindle and bar feeder. When engaged, the bar runs true, but the bar shifts when the rollers...
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    OD Chatter On New Citizen L20

    Hello, We've a brand new Citizen L20 and we're having chatter issue when turning. It's the first part we've tried running on the machine. The material is 8620, 11mm stock OD, 6.3mm finish OD,...
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